Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the application process?

New applicants should attend our Open House hosted in February of each school year.  On this evening you should submit an application form & fee.  Once we have your application, an observation of the class and interview with your child will be set up.  When all interviews are done, the school will call you to notify your child’s status. 

2. Is there a waitlist?

No. We will keep an application on file in case of an opening occurring. Your application will be considered if it fills the age requirement and gender balance for the class.

        3.    Do applications transfer more than one year?

No, applications are only good for the year of entry to FMSS.

3. Can we observe the classroom?

Current parents with children enrolled may observe during our observation months (November & May).

New parents may observe the class after the Open House date if an application form & fee has been submitted for your child. The teachers will set up an observation (adults only) and interview time for you and your child.

4. At what age does my child come to preschool?

We accept children who turn 3 years by December 31^st of the year of enrolment.

I.e. A birthday up to December 31^st: YES, the child is eligible.

A birthday January 1^st onwards, the child would have to apply for the following September.

        5.    Can my 3 or 4 year old come full day if I enrol them in 2 sessions?

No, licensing does not allow us to enrol preschoolers for more than one session.

6. Does my child have to be toilet trained?

Yes.  Your child must be completely toilet trained.  Pull-ups are not appropriate

7. Where can I find more information about Montessori?

Please see our reading suggestions or visit:

 www.montessori-ami.org or www.montessori-ami.org or www.ami.edu

8. What does a parent duty entail?

We do not require parents to participate in class.  We do however have parent jobs that each family needs to fulfill.  Examples of duties are laundry, carpet cleaning, play ground maintained, sewing etc. If a family chooses NOT to do a parent job then they pay one months’ tuition in lieu of, for that school year.

9. What does the activity fee cover and what is the purpose of it?

The activity fee is collected at the beginning of the year to allow the school to pay for bus rentals for field trips, classroom supplies and craft materials.  The purpose of collecting this money is to alleviate the pressure to fund-raise.