Toddler Community &
Children’s House Enrollment
Toddler Community & Children’s House
The OHMCS Lower School serves children ages 16 months – 5 years with a tuition-based AMI Montessori Toddler Community and Children’s House Pre-K program.
Please visit the following subpages for overviews for Toddler and Children’s House. These include information about Purpose and Goal, Classroom Structure and Targeted Outcomes of each level.
Children attend 5 days per week during the school year and families may choose between a full-day (8:45 am-3:45 pm) or half-day (8:45 am-11:45 am) option.
For those looking to extend the school day, before and after school care is available for an additional fee.
During the summer months, OHMCS offers weekly Summer Care for children ages Toddler-Kindergarten for most weeks of summer. Registration information and applicable fees can be found on our Summer Care page.
Lower School tuition and tuition assistance information can be found here.
Timeline for Enrollment
Lower School Enrollment Timeline
2025/2026 School Year
The preferred application window for the 25/26 school year has passed. We are now enrolling for Toddler and Children’s House on a rolling basis, depending on classroom availability.
2026/2027 School Year
Now through March 1st, 2026 – Preferred application window
March 15th, 2026 – Enrollment decisions sent via email to families who applied during the preferred application window.
After March 1st, 2026 – Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis depending on availability.
Lower School Enrollment Process
1- Schedule a parent tour
We believe the best way to learn about the value of a Montessori education is to experience it in person. We invite all prospective parents to tour our building and spend time observing in our classrooms. As to not disrupt the learning that is occurring in these classrooms, we ask that children not participate in this observation. Once enrolled, children will be invited to tour the building as well!
Tours can be scheduled by emailing info@ohmcs.org or calling 651-484-8242.
2- Fill out online application and if applicable, submit application for tuition assistance
After your visit, fill out an online application form. Please note that a $52 application fee is required with your application.
If you intend to apply for Tuition Assistance, complete the online Tuition Assistance Application and submit all supporting materials. Families being considered for Tuition Assistance should mark the box on their Online Application notifying the school that a Tuition Assistance Application will be filed.
3- Receive Enrollment Decision from OHMCS
-If applying for the upcoming school year, families will be notified of enrollment decisions in the next 10 business days.
-If applying for the 2026/27 school year, please refer to the 2026/2027 School Year Enrollment Timeline above.
4- Fill Out Student Enrollment Packet
To accept an offer of enrollment, complete our online enrollment packet (sent to you via email with your enrollment offer) and submit an accompanying deposit. Receipt of this deposit is what secures your child’s enrollment.
5- Attend Child Visit Day (Pre-K Only)
After accepting an offer of enrollment, we will invite parents and children to come to campus for a visit together. During this time, children will have the opportunity to visit the classroom and meet with one of our Children’s House teachers. While children are in the classroom, parents will attend New Parent Welcome with our Admissions Coordinator.
6 – Attend New Child Phase In
All new families will participate in New Child Phase In. This takes place the week before Labor Day for children starting in the Fall.
On the first day of phase in, parents will attend with the child. On subsequent days, children will come to school on their own for just a few hours at a time. This helps the child acclimate to the environment more slowly before the rest of the community returns to school for the year. Mid-year phase in accommodations will be made on a case by case basis.
Have questions about enrolling your child at Oak Hill Montessori Community School? Email info@ohmcs.org or call 651-484-8242.
Before & After School Care and Summer Camp
Before and After School Care
Children of all ages may participate in Before and After School Care for an additional daily fee. Information about this program can be found on our Before & After Care page.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp is available to currently enrolled students of the Toddler and Children's House programs. Weekly tuition rates apply. Information about this program can be found on our Summer Camp page.
Oak Hill Montessori Community School is proud to be an AMI accredited school, the original organization created by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929. All lead teachers are licensed teachers who have completed their AMI Certification in addition to a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Why Montessori Matters
Montessori education is designed to support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. Grounded in more than a century of research and real-world success, the Montessori method helps children become independent thinkers, capable collaborators, and lifelong learners.
Studies show that Montessori students often demonstrate stronger executive function skills, greater intrinsic motivation, and higher levels of academic achievement and well-being compared to peers in traditional settings.* With mixed-age classrooms and hands-on materials, Montessori environments foster curiosity, concentration, and confidence—empowering children to take ownership of their learning.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Preparing every student for tomorrow by nurturing the love of learning today.
Creating a space for students, families, and community members to thrive as they collaborate to learn, to celebrate, and to serve one another.
Our Values
Independent thinking and self-reliance through purposeful work
Inclusivity in our community and a sense of belonging for all
Compassion for others and the environment around us
A vision for peace through social change
“We consider Oak Hill one of our families' greatest gifts. This is a safe place where they feel seen and heard, and they also learn the value of living in community with those around them. The teachers know the hearts of our kids, what they uniquely need to grow and thrive, and this is such a gift.”
-Oak Hill Montessori Community School Parent