How enrollment works
Get in touch
Call (610) 275-1775 or email csmsbluebell@comcast.net. Tell us your child's age and the days you need. The Schoolhouse enrolls children from one year through Pre Kindergarten. The Academy enrolls kindergarten through fourth grade.
Tour the room
See the classroom your child would join and meet the teachers who run it. Bring your questions about the Montessori philosophy and the academic programs. Ask about the summer program too. Then you will know which room fits your child.
Enroll and settle in
Complete enrollment and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. We will help you choose a start that eases your child in. Summer Camp keeps the year going for families who need it.
What to have ready
Most families gather paperwork before the first day. You will need enrollment forms, a health form, and an up-to-date immunization record. Have emergency contacts and the names of people allowed to pick up your child ready. Call the office if you are unsure what applies.
Pack a full change of clothes, labelled with your child's name. Add outdoor gear for the season, and nap items if your child rests. A small comfort object from home is welcome. All lunches are provided by parents, so pack one too.
Talk through the drop-off routine before the first morning. Decide who will bring your child and who will pick up. Tell us how you would like to hear about the day. A short conversation at the door helps everyone start well.
The first weeks
The first days are often shorter. A child may come for part of the morning and build up from there. Bring a familiar object from home if it helps. A teacher greets your child by name at the door.
At pickup, teachers tell you how the day went. They share what your child played, ate, and rested. Most children settle within a few weeks. Ask any time if you want to know more.
1 Year Old Through Fourth Grade
HoursSaturday, April 18th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
What families ask
What about tuition?
Ask about current rates when you call or tour. They depend on your child's age and schedule.
What ages do you take?
Children from 1 Year Old Through Fourth Grade.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. A tour is how most families decide, and children are welcome to come along.
What should my child bring on the first day?
Families usually pack a change of clothes, a comfort item, and anything that helps their child rest. Label everything with your child's name. Lunches come from home, so pack one too.
How do you handle the first weeks?
Children often start with shorter days, then stay longer as they get comfortable. A familiar object from home can help them feel settled. At pickup, teachers tell you how your child ate, napped, and played. You can ask for more detail any time.
What does a typical day include?
A day is built around arrival, play and learning, meals and rest, outdoor time, and pickup. Classrooms are set up for hands-on work at each child's pace. Ask us how the day runs for your child's age group.
How will I know how my child is doing?
Parents usually hear about the day at pickup and whenever they ask. Teachers share what your child did, who they played with, and how they ate and napped. For specifics about your child's day, ask the teacher directly.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on your child's age group and what openings we have. Please ask us what is available for your child, and we will tell you what we can offer.
What if there is no place right now?
Families can ask to be told when a place opens for their child's age. Please ask us to add your child's name and age to our list, and we will contact you if something becomes available.
What should I ask on the tour?
Ask about hours, meals, and how pickup works. Ask how the first weeks are handled for your child's age. Ask what a typical day looks like in the room your child would join.