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Admissions
Admission Process
Admission Process
Admission Process
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Complete and submit the online inquiry form.
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Attend a tour to learn more about our school and visit the campus.
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Submit an application for enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year ($100 application fee).
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Prospective student meets with a teacher in a small group setting
to see if he/she is a good fit for the program. -
Once accepted, you are sent an enrollment contract to submit along with a deposit.
Tuition School Year 2026-27
FULL DAY
(8:30am-3:00pm)
5 days –
Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6)
& Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)
| $20,000 |
5 days – Primary: PreK-K | $18,500 |
4 days – Primary PreK only | $16,750 |
3 days – Primary PreK only | $14,500 |
HALF DAY
(8:30am-12:00pm)
(Only offered to Primary PreK students age 3)
5 days | $14,500 |
4 days | $12,475 |
3 days | $11,475 |
* 5 Full-day enrollment required for Kindergarten and Lower/Upper Elementary Grades.
** 3 to 5 Full Day enrollment is required for 4-year-olds.
+ Sibling Discount: If more than one child in a family enrolls, each additional child receives a 5% tuition discount.
• Should enrollment occur after the start of school in September,
tuition obligations are prorated based upon the student’s start date.
• Dismissal is 10 minutes early to allow for pickup.
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Additional Fees:
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Application Fee: $100
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Annual Registration Deposit: $1,000 (Non-refundable deposit is deducted from annual tuition.)
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Materials Fee: $250 annually (due 7/15/25)
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Changes to Enrollment: $50 per occurrence
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Late Fee: $35
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Violin rental for Elementary & Kindergartners will have a separate rental fee
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Field trips will have a separate fee when scheduled.
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Parent volunteering—A commitment of 15 hours per family per school year.
The first 5 hours must be completed by December 23, 2026 (unfulfilled hours are billed at $25 per hour. -
Snack basket—Families will be required to provide snacks & supplies 1-2 times per year.
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Moving up students have a one time fee (sashes/diplomas/etc.)
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Extended Day
Before Care
(8:00am-8:30am)
$1950 per year if paid in full by 9/1/26
$250 per 10 installments due 9/1/26-6/1/27
$18.50 per day subject to availability
After Care
(3:00pm-5:00pm)
$3950 per year if paid in full by 9/1/26
$450 per 10 installments due 9/1/26-6/1/27
$38.50 per day subject to availability
Late Pick-Up
(after 3:15pm)
$20 for first 10 minutes
Daily rate of $38.50 is charged there after.
*Elementary starts at 3:15 Primary starts at 3:05
Late Pick-Up
(after 5pm)
$15 for first 5 minutes
$5 per minute there after
Extra Full Day- $200
Extra Half Day - $150
Conference Care
$10 per child/
per 30 min conference
(Available for Parent Conferences and Teacher meetings after school)
Payment Options
Montessori of New Paltz offers several payment options depending on your enrollment selection.
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Credit card payments incur a 3.5% + $.30 per transaction processing fee.
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ACH payments incur a 1% fee with a cap of $15 per transaction.
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Final important notes: Enrollment in the school is for the full academic year. There is no reduction or remission of fees if a student withdraws before the school year is completed. Installment payment plans do not constitute a fractional agreement.