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Admission Process
We accept children as young as 2 years, 9 months in our Primary programs. Children must demonstrate a basic level of independence and verbal skills that will allow them to function in a classroom that provides “freedom within limits.” Our goal is to allow your child to explore the materials in the classroom while respecting self, others, and the environment.
Is my child ready?
Your child should be able to use the toilet and dress themselves, with minimal help from adults. (Occasional accidents are OK). S/he should be able to communicate his/her needs and follow directions from adults.
Prospective parents are encouraged to visit our school and observe a classroom during a typical school day. This is the best way to know if KMS will be a good fit for your child. Please call 453-6055 to schedule a visit.
We will be accepting new students for 2010-2011 beginning on Saturday, March 20, at our Open House, 9:30 to 12:00 noon. The whole family is welcome to attend. 
Enrollment for new students will begin at our Open House. If you would like to receive registration materials in advance, please contact us at 207/453-6055 or info@kennebecmontessori.org
How can I get more information?
- Please contact us at 207/453-6055 to be added to our mailing list, schedule a visit, or speak to the Head of School.
- A school video is also available, upon request.
- If you would like to speak to a current or past parent, please ask for our list of Parent Representatives.
- Click here for more information about MONTESSORI and OUR PROGRAMS
In order to secure your child’s place in the classroom, we must receive a completed Admission Form and Enrollment Contract, along a non-refundable security deposit, which is applied towards the materials and activities fee.
Click here to download our Enrollment Contract Form.
Click here to download our Scholarship Application Form.
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The Kennebec Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admission or hiring policies and other school administered programs.
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We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school!
Scholarship Program
Our need-based Scholarship Program is open to any KMS student, and offers partial tuition assistance only.
To apply, you must complete a Student Aid Form, submit a $20 processing fee and mail it to the Private School Aid Service (PSAS), which conducts a confidential, objective financial analysis upon which the award will be based. For more information on PSAS, visit www.psas.org.
For information about other scholarships for early childhood education in Maine, visit www.mecsf.org.
 Parent Participation Program
Our school is for parents too! We encourage families to be actively involved in the school, which is an important part of the school’s success. The services and expertise that parents provide allow teachers and staff to focus on children, while also controlling the rising cost of education. What parents get in return is invaluable—a way to be directly involved in their child’s school, as well as a chance to meet other KMS parents.
Each parent is asked to contribute 20 hours of volunteer time as part of their enrollment commitment. Opportunities for volunteer activity include listening to emerging readers, driving on field trips, helping with publicity, assisting with our annual auction, cleaning up the grounds each spring and fall, and many other essential tasks.
 Many of our parents enrich the classrooms with special presentations on their own cultural and religious traditions, occupations and/or special interest.
Parents are also encouraged to participate in the KMS community by attending Parent Workshops and other school events.
Parent-Teacher conferences are held in the Fall and Spring.
Annual events include our Annual Auction, Spring Pot-Luck Dinner, Mothers’ Day Tea, Fathers’ Day Breakfast, and a Teddy Bear Picnic on the last day of school, as well as two concerts held at the end of each term.
Click here to download our Annual School Calendar!
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