Montessori School Of Westfield

The school asks families to start by scheduling a tour and classroom observation (tours are typically available Monday–Friday by appointment). After touring, families submit an admissions application with a $50 non-refundable fee; Children’s House applicants must be toilet trained to be considered, and the school encourages a multi-year commitment aligned to the Montessori cycle (three years for most programs, two years for middle school). Next, the student completes a classroom “shadow” visit (typically 1 full day for Kindergarten, and 2 full days for Elementary & Middle School). The lead teacher and administration then review the application, and siblings of current students are given priority. Accepted families are notified by phone or email, and Elementary/Middle School admissions include a one-month trial period followed by a review meeting; the website does not describe a formal waitlist process or specific annual application deadlines/dates beyond contacting the school to schedule a tour.