Enrollment Info & Process
3 and 4 year old children
St. Mary’s Montessori Children’s House
Our program follows the Montessori philosophy of multi-age classrooms, combining preschool and kindergarten-age students in one environment called a Children’s House.
General Information
(Note: preschool students must be fully potty trained)
- 3 years old by September 1 to enroll as Children’s House 1 student
- 4 years old by September 1 to enroll as Children’s House 2 student
- 5 years old by September 1 to enroll as Children’s House 3 student
Note: Parents of Kindergarten students see K-6 school tuition rates.
(2024-25 cost: $3.16 per meal, subject to a slight increase for 2025-26.)
Scholarship opportunities
Parent-Aware Early Learning Scholarships may be available. Families can apply independently at Education.gov.
tuition
St. Mary’s School is the primary mission of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish, which helps subsidize our operating costs. While students of all faiths are welcome, priority enrollment is given to current school families, parish members, and Catholic families from nearby parishes due to our parish-based structure and limited capacity (30-32 spots).
In our Montessori Children’s House, 5-year-olds receive first priority, followed by 4-year-olds and then 3-year-olds. Non-parish families are placed on a waiting list upon submitting registration and will be enrolled if spots remain after priority deadlines.
Enrollment Process, Dates & Guidelines
Priority enrollment opens in January based on parish and current family status. Spots fill quickly due to limited capacity (30-32 students).
enrollment process
St. Mary’s Montessori Children’s House
2025-2026 Priority Enrollment Opening Dates
January 20, 2025
All ages of 5 Star ACC Parish families or current school families.
February 17, 2025
Kindergarteners of non-ACC Parish families or non-current school families.
March 10, 2025
4 year olds of non-ACC Parish families or non-current school families.
March 31, 2025
3 year olds of non-ACC Parish families or non-current school families.
Note: Enrollment remains open until all positions are filled.
Please contact the school if you have any questions, to receive a packet of enrollment information, or to be put on the waiting list.
Contact us!
Initial inquiries
Call the school office : 320-357-0813
Text us at: 320-460-1647
Email us at: office@stmaryslp.org
NEXT STEPS
Reach out to arrange a phone call from the principal, schedule a tour of the school, or receive a packet of information by email or mail. We can arrange for an interpreter if needed.
During School Hours
school tours
Tours after school hours allow for the most time to visit with the teachers, explore the Children’s House environment, and time to talk with the principal.
After School Hours
Tours during school hours (8 AM to 3 PM) give you an opportunity to meet with the principal, a short visit in the Children’s House, and have a tour of the school.
Please contact the school if you have any questions or want to receive a packet of enrollment information.
St. Mary’s School is a mission of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish. They subsidize our operations, contributing approximately $2,430 per student, including preschool. While you do not need to be Catholic to enroll your child, our staff joyfully works to build and maintain our school’s Catholic culture, with our faith in Jesus Christ permeating classrooms, curriculum and activities throughout the year.
