Admission
A child typically enters the three-year Montessori program at 2.5-3 years of age, and continues through kindergarten. The materials he works with at three and four help him develop the concentration, coordination, and working habits necessary for the more advanced exercises he will perform at five and six.
The program is purposefully structured. Therefore, optimum results cannot be expected for a child who misses the early years of the cycle or for one who is withdrawn early. A Montessori school is neither a baby-sitting service nor a play school. Rather, it is a unique style of learning designed to take advantage of the child's sensitive years between three and six. By pursuing his own interests in a Montessori classroom, he gains an early enthusiasm for learning, which is key to his becoming a truly educated person.
Tuition
Tuition & Programs
2026–2027 School Year
August 27, 2026 – June 3, 2027
Morning Program (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
- 5 Days (Mon–Fri) — $900 / month
- 3 Days (Consecutive) — $775 / month
- 2 Days (Consecutive) — $675 / month
Full Day Program
5 Days (Mon–Fri) — $1,400 / month
Summer Session 2026
June 25 – August 13
- $2,015 (Divided into monthly payments)
Year-Round Plan
June 25, 2026 – June 3, 2027
Includes:
- School Year + Summer Session
- 5% discount on total tuition
School Hours
- Morning Program: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Full day program: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Extended Care Available for morning program:
- 8:00 – 8:30 AM
- 12:30 – 3:30 PM
- $8 per hour
Extended care is available even if your child is not enrolled in the full-day program.
About Arroyo Grande Montessori School
At Arroyo Grande Montessori School, we provide a nurturing, hands-on learning environment where children develop a love for learning through exploration, independence, and creativity. Our Montessori approach builds curiosity, confidence, and a strong academic foundation.
🌿 Now Accepting 2026 Applications 🌿
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Enrollment Forms
These forms should be submitted only after the school administrator has notified you of a firm enrollment date for your child. All forms must be completed before a child can be accepted for enrollment.
- https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Forms-and-Brochures/2020/I-L/LIC613A.pdf?ver=B7zHrX4Sb_Bj1j43yb3Mwg%3d%3d
- http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/LIC627.PDF
- http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/lic700.pdf
- http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/LIC701.pdf
- http://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/FMUForms/I-L/LIC702.pdf?ver=2017-07-16-155553-713
- http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/LIC995.PDF