General Information

The Winchester Montessori School offers a complete Montessori program in an environment prepared according to guidelines set by Dr. Maria Montessori. Winchester Montessori School is committed to providing quality education for children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years. The preschool is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services.

Ages of Children: Applications for the preschool are accepted for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Toddler students range in age from 18 months to 3 years and the elementary level currently accepts children between the ages of 6 and 12.

Staff: All of the teaching staff are AMI or AMS credentialed.

Dates and Hours: The academic year is from September through early June. For preschoolers the school year begins on a staggered basis with the oldest children starting first. Elementary students begin together. Winchester Montessori School provides individualized instruction at all levels making it possible for a child to begin at any time during the school year. Preschool hours are 9:00 - 12:00, Monday through Friday. Elementary hours are 9:00 - 3:00.

Application Procedure: Parents interested in sending their child to the Winchester Montessori School should submit a completed application form. Families will be notified as soon as an opening is available. At that time an orientation visit for parents and child will be scheduled. A non-refundable deposit (applied to tuition) is due upon the child's acceptance into the program. No acceptance is considered firm without the deposit.

Health Certificate: Each child is required to have a doctor's certificate of physical examination (including immunizations) at the time of admission to school.

Identity Verification: Verification of age and identity is required at the time of enrollment. Proof of identity may include any of the following: certified copy of the birth record (no Xerox copies), birth registration card, notification of birth (hospital, physician or midwife record), passport, copy of the placement agreement or other proof of a child's identity from a child placing agency. Documents will be returned to parents.

Conferences: Conferences with parents are held twice during the school year.

Snacks: The children are served a light snack during the morning. Please notify your child's teacher if your child has any food allergies.

Ballet & Yoga: Ballet and Yoga classes are available for an additional fee.

After School Care: Our after school program is available on scheduled school days (no weekends or holidays). The program will offer activities such as: arts and crafts, dramatic play, movement, games, and food preparation. It is an educational (not Montessori) after school experience.

Winchester Montessori School has no religious affiliation and is open to all children regardless of race, religion or national origin.