Welcome
T hank you for considering Creative Montessori School for your child’s education. We are proud to celebrate over 50 years of excellence in Montessori education. We offer our students, 18 months through 8th grade, an unparalleled private school education in a warm and loving atmosphere where the focus is on the individual child. Creative Montessori is dedicated to providing the most authentic Montessori environment.
Creative Montessori School is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS). CMS does not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or gender, in as far as the guidance of enrollment, staffing, and educational opportunities. We are proud of our multifariousness and uniqueness at all levels. CMS welcomes all families who strive to learn and demonstrate the Montessori philosophy, who commit to embrace and celebrate diversity, and who help collaboration between the child, the school, and the home.
If you have any questions, please call the school at 205-879-3278 or email admissions@cmskids.org.
Program Hours
Toddler & Primary
- School Day: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Full Day: 7:00am - 5:30pm
Elementary & Secondary
- School Day: 7:30am - 3:00pm
- After Care (Elementary Only): 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Admissions Process
P rospective parents are encouraged to begin the admissions process by scheduling a tour to see our campus, learn about our programs, and see the Montessori method in person. Please use the link below to view upcoming availability and schedule a tour.
Creative Montessori School accepts applications year-round for all age levels: Toddler, Primary, Elementary, and Secondary. Acceptance of new students depends on the number of openings available after slots are filled by returning students.
To place your child on the Waitlist, please return a completed Waitlist Application and a check for the Waitlist Fee ($50 per child; non-refundable). If you prefer, you can pay the Waitlist Fee online by clicking here.
Creative Montessori School embraces diversity, and student enrollment is open to all children and their families without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, gender, disability, or ethnic origin. Creative Montessori is non-denominational and respects each family’s unique traditions, culture, and religion.
Tuition and Fees
T uition is set yearly by the Board of Directors when they approve the annual budget. The school year runs 9.5 months (mid-August through May) for all program levels. Summer programs run for 2.5 months (June through mid-August) for Toddler and Primary levels. Summer Camps are offered for Elementary students (rising first through eighth grade). Payments for tuition and fees are processed through FACTS.
Each year, limited scholarship and financial aid funds are available to elementary level families in need. Parents should complete the enrollment process for their child before submitting an application for these funds.
For more informationplease call (205) 879-3278 or email info@cmskids.org.
