Admissions

Welcome From Admissions

Dear Families,

Thank you for visiting Montclare’s website!  As we enter our twentieth year of operation, we are deeply proud to invite you to learn more about Montclare’s exceptional preschool program and our warm and welcoming community of educators and families. Personally, I am excited to share my passion for this school as both of my now teenage sons attended Montclare for their formative preschool years.

Montclare’s experienced teachers and administrators create a warm and engaging learning environment, instilling in our students a joy for learning and a love of school.  Montclare’s thoughtfully balanced approach to early childhood education includes opportunities for independent exploration and discovery, as well as nurturing teacher scaffolding. With a deep understanding of early childhood development, our educators foster creativity, confidence, resilience, and kindness in and out of the classroom.

Montclare’s teachers and educational team get to know each child and family individually to provide the best possible preschool experience, and when the time comes to seek an ongoing school for your child, Mimi Dupuis, our dedicated Director of Exmissions, works exclusively with our families, expertly supporting you through the Kindergarten application process.

Once you apply, I look forward to taking you on a virtual tour of Montclare and share more about our program. If you have any questions or want to learn more about our admissions process, programs, and facility, please feel free to email me at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Sharona Grossberg

 


 

Application Process

Apply Online 

To apply to Montclare click HERE to create an account with Ravenna Solutions, our online application database. Please note that you will be asked to pick N (2s), PS (3s) or PK (4s) as the grade to which you are applying.  

If you would like to learn more about our program, please contact [email protected]

 

If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office or [email protected].

Tour 

Tour registration for prospective parents for the 2024-2025 school year will begin on Thursday, September 11th following your application submission.

After you apply online, you will be prompted to sign up for a virtual tour of our facility during which we will talk more in-depth about your program choices and answer any specific questions you might have.  

If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected].

Play Session 

After you have submitted your application, you will be invited in January for your child's play session. These play sessions will be conducted in-person in small groups, allowing students to interact with some of our teachers in a fun and engaging way.

ISAAGNY Applicants

Applicants to our 3s and 4s program currently enrolled in another school should submit an ISAAGNY form, completed by your child’s current teacher. Please have your child’s school email the report to Mimi Dupuis at [email protected].

Notification

Montclare Children’s School follows the ISAAGNY notification schedule.

Sibling Policy

Montclare Children’s School has a very strong sibling policy. Sibling families can choose to receive Early Notification if applications are submitted by November 18th.