Hello Montessori understands the education intent you have for your child; you require the best individualized early education and care for your youngster.  You expect the finest presentation of Academics, Fine Arts, the Sciences, Socialization and Recreation in which to immerse your little one.  This is where the admissions process begins.

The next step is to contact Hello Montessori using any of the contact information provided at the top of our webpage or on our contact page.  Request an appointment to tour the school with your little person and speak with our directress.  First impressions are important and we are confident you will like what you see.

An application will be provided for you to complete and an application interview scheduled for you and your child.

Age-Related Notes:

§         Hello Montessori serves children between the ages of thirty-one months and six years of age; if your child falls between these parameters, s/he is an candidate for our preschool and kindergarten programs.

§         Children between the ages of thirty-one months and forty-seven months are restricted to a half-day education program.  S/He may attend all five morning sessions of school.  (Please refer to schedule below.)  At forty-eight months, a child may begin Hello Montessori’s full day program and is a candidate for aftercare for one hour at the close of the education day.*

§         Your child must be aware of the need to and capable of using the toilet independently for both urination and defecation (bathroom assistance can be provided).

§         There are no academic prerequisites or requisites for preschool.  Kindergarten prerequisites will be assessed prior to admission to the kindergarten program.

Program Options:

§         Half-Day          Two Days per Week                  Ages 3-4 years

§         Half-Day          Three Days per Week               Ages 3-4 years

§         Half Day          Five Days per Week                  Ages 3-4 years

§         Full-Day           Two Days per Week*                Ages 4-6 years

§         Full-Day           Three Days per Week*              Ages 4-6 years

§         Full Day            Five Days per Week*                Ages 4-6 years

Health-Related Notes:

§         The State of Illinois requires children to have current all pediatric inoculations and booster shots.

§         Additionally, a report completed by parents and pediatric/family physician is included in admission documents.

§         Our facility is handicapped accessible.

Hello Montessori is a dedicated education facility where we provide each child in our care an exceptional start to a lifetime of academic learning.  Your little one will develop independence and purpose at Hello Montessori as well as primary-level academics and life skills.  While Hello Montessori does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national or ethnic origin, or religious or cultural background, the formal admission to any Montessori program depends on your child’s readiness, learning style, classroom fullness and compliance to a financial contract.  The administration of Hello Montessori policies, programs, rights, activities and educational learning possibilities are availed to all students at the school.

*Hello Montessori is a dedicated education facility; as such, day care service is not an option.  However, a strict one hour (3-4 pm) cushion of aftercare is availed to Hello Montessori parents who find themselves caught in traffic, miss their train, have to retrieve another child from another source, etc.  Aftercare is offered as a convenience only for students of Hello Montessori four (04) years of age and older.  The aftercare fees are reflected on the Hello Montessori application.