Programs and Costs | Hilltop Montessori School

Our Current Programs

Schedule

See our 2022-23 and 2023-24 calendars with start and end dates, plus days off.

Primary Program

Primary is for children 2 1/2 to 6 years old. Children must be potty trained before coming, and acceptance is based on an interview with the Director of Programs and Primary Guide. We offer both half-day and full-day* (by invitation only) Primary programs, both are Monday through Friday.**

Half-day: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Full-day:* 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mon-Thur; 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday

Elementary

Elementary is Monday through Friday,** 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for children ages 6 to 12. Children enter Elementary after spending time in the Primary, and after consultation about the child’s readiness with the Director of Programs and Elementary Guide. Previous Montessori experience, whether at HCH or elsewhere, is a must for entry into Elementary.

Tuition & Aid

Nationally the median cost for a full-day Primary program like ours is more than $12,000.

Our Full Tuition for 2023-24

Half-day Primary: $3,000.
Full-day Primary: $4,500
Elementary: $4,800

Sliding Scale Tuition Reduction Program

Even with our low tuition rates, we do not want finances to keep any child away from our program.

We have a sliding scale to reduce the amount charged to needy families. Families who qualify will need to submit a copy of their most recent annual Federal Tax Filing with their application.

We do not require anyone to do fundraising. We do, however, rely on fundraising to fill budget gaps that come from tuition reduction. So when families receive tuition reduction, we will offer opportunities to aid in raising the money to fill the budget gaps. This way, children receive the education they need, and families have the opportunity to participate in our mission as much as they are able.

Payment Options

We offer 3 payment options:

100% upfront by August 1.
50% due August 1 and 50% due February 1
10 equal payments due August 1 through May 1

Payment Methods

Payment can be made via check, credit card (via Quickbooks invoices), or bank transfer (via Zelle or PopMoney.com). We will work with you to determine the method that works best.

Admission Process

Submit the below inquiry form to begin the admissions process. We will then contact you to set up a Parent/Guardian tour of the school.

The initial tour is for the parents/guardians only. It’s a time for you to ask questions about our school, learn about our program, and see the classroom. A meeting between the guide and the child in the classroom will be set up later.

If you are inquring for multiple children, you must fill out this form for each child.

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* Full-day requires at least one full year in the half-day program, and a consultation with the lead guide about the child’s readiness for the full-day program.

** Given the nature of Montessori programming, partial attendance (i.e., only coming two or three days each week) is not an option we offer. Such an approach undercuts the communal aspect that is essential to the proper working of a Montessori program.