Enrolling your child in a new school can feel like a lot of unknowns at once. Here’s a clear, step-by-step look at what the admissions process typically looks like, so you know exactly what to expect from your first inquiry to your child’s first day.
Step 1: Reach Out With an Inquiry
The process starts with a simple inquiry — a phone call, email, or website form letting the school know you’re interested and sharing your child’s age and the enrollment timeline you have in mind. This is also a great opportunity to ask early questions about program availability for your child’s age group.
Step 2: Schedule and Attend a Tour
Next comes an in-person tour of the campus, where you’ll see the classrooms in action, meet teachers and staff, and get a feel for the school’s day-to-day rhythm. This is the best opportunity to ask detailed questions about curriculum, accreditation, and teacher credentials.
Step 3: Submit an Application
After the tour, families who’d like to move forward complete a formal application, typically including basic family and child information, along with any program-specific details like desired start date and schedule preference (half-day or full-day).
Step 4: Application Review and Acceptance
The school reviews submitted applications and confirms space availability for your child’s age group. Once your application is accepted, you’ll receive formal notification along with next steps for securing your child’s spot.
Step 5: Complete Registration and Fees
To finalize enrollment, families complete registration paperwork and submit any required registration or enrollment fees. This step officially reserves your child’s place in the program.
Step 6: Prepare for Your Child’s First Day
With registration complete, you’re ready to start. Many schools offer orientation materials, a supply list, or a gradual transition schedule to help both you and your child settle in smoothly during the first days and weeks.
When to Start the Process
Popular age groups and start dates can fill up, so it’s worth beginning your inquiry several months ahead of your desired start date whenever possible, especially for the upcoming school year.
Starting the Process at Petite Maison Montessori
Our admissions team across the Aliana/Richmond and Cinco Ranch, TX campuses is happy to walk you through each step personally, answer questions along the way, and help you find the right start date for your family.
Ready to take the first step? Reach out to schedule your tour and begin the admissions process at Petite Maison Montessori.