Leelanau Montessori Enrollment
Our 2023-2024 enrollment application is HERE and may be emailed upon request. Our Open Enrollment period was March 13-March 24, 2023, however we accept applications year-round.
At this time our Toddler and Primary Communities are full for 2023-2024 school year. Any children applying for enrollment will be placed on our waitlist. We do see some shifts during the year so it is recommended that you apply if interested.
At this time our Toddler and Primary Communities are full for 2023-2024 school year. Any children applying for enrollment will be placed on our waitlist. We do see some shifts during the year so it is recommended that you apply if interested.
Enrollment Process
Open Enrollment purpose and process
Open enrollment is an annual process that is followed by public charter schools in order to establish and maintain equitable access to a school of choice. Open enrollment applies to all our programs for children ages 3-12. Toddler children are not eligible and enjoy a rolling admission.
Thank you for giving your attention to our enrollment process. We are happy to answer your questions along the way!
- Contact the school via call or email the school to inquire and share your contact information.
- Schedule a conversation and Classroom Observation with the Head of School.
- Complete an enrollment form via Transparent Classroom. You will receive an email confirmation that the form was submitted. Each spring, families are notified by May 1st of their child’s enrollment status. There is rolling admission when space is available.
- Return Signed Contracts and Commitment Letters by due date in June each year.
- Financial Aid papers can be found HERE on Transparent Classroom. The process is is HERE. Children ages 5 and older come at no cost. Tuition programs are offered for children ages 1-4. These are due annually on May 15th.
Open Enrollment purpose and process
Open enrollment is an annual process that is followed by public charter schools in order to establish and maintain equitable access to a school of choice. Open enrollment applies to all our programs for children ages 3-12. Toddler children are not eligible and enjoy a rolling admission.
- In order to participate in our open enrollment process, we require new families to complete the current application each March. This is due on the last Friday in March.
- We emphasize the importance to return this paperwork by its due date in order to secure a space for your child in our lottery, if we should need one. A lottery is not always necessary. However, your completed application puts your child onto our list of applicants in case a lottery is needed.
- You may submit your application online via our digital platform, Transparent Classroom.
- After we receive your completed application, you will get an email confirmation of receipt of your child's application. Your child will be added to our waiting pool and confirmed for enrollment by May 1st.
- Lastly, your classroom observation can be scheduled, if you have not already had an opportunity to do so.
Thank you for giving your attention to our enrollment process. We are happy to answer your questions along the way!
