ENROLLMENT PROCESS
2026-27 Enrollment Updates
Children’s House (Ages 31 Months – 6 Years):
Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year is currently underway. We have 1 to 2 openings remaining in each Children’s House room. To inquire about availability or schedule a personalized tour, please email hpmshos@gmail.com.
Toddler Community (Ages 16–33 Months):
Our Toddler Community is currently at full capacity through June 2027. If your child will reach 16–18 months around that time, we welcome you to contact us. Please check back here for updates regarding future tour dates or unexpected openings.
Enrollment & Program Progression
Toddler Community: Children enter the program between 16 and 18 months of age, with tours required prior to application and waitlist placement. Toddlers transition to the Children’s House between 31 and 33 months.
Children’s House: A three- to four-year primary cycle welcoming children between 31 months and 3 years old, culminating in their kindergarten capstone year (graduation at age 6).
Balanced Placement: HPMS selects applicants to ensure balanced classroom environments with respect to age and gender representation.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Highland Park Montessori School admits students of any race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. HPMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.
Children's House
Programs & Tuition Schedule (2026–27)
Morning Montessori Program
All children attend the core 3-hour Montessori Morning session:
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Activity & Materials Fee: $400 annual
Early Care
Early morning coverage before the core program begins:
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30-8:20 a.m.
Rate: $225 per month
Afternoon Montessori
Following the morning work cycle, lunch, and outdoor recess, non-napping children participate in our afternoon work cycle:
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Details: Children return to their primary Children’s House classroom for an uninterrupted afternoon work cycle.
Flexible (after 3 p.m.)
Flexible afternoon programming is available through 5 p.m.
Toddler Community
Toddler Community Tuition & Schedules (2026–27)
Morning Montessori Program
All toddlers attend the core 3-hour Montessori Morning session:
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Materials & Services Fee: $400 annual fee (covers classroom materials and underwear laundry service)
Early Care
Early morning coverage before the core program begins:
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30-8:20 a.m.
Rate: $225 per month
Flexible Afternoon Program
Flexible afternoon care options are available following the Morning Montessori session, starting at 11:30 a.m.