Choosing a school is a big decision. Our goal is to make the process straightforward.
At Our Journey Montessori, we look at the whole child and the whole family. We want to know that our classrooms are a good fit for your child, and that you feel aligned with the Montessori approach and ready to partner with us.
Admissions & Enrollment
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How to Apply
1. Schedule A Tour
Visit campus, see classrooms in action, and explore our outdoor spaces. This is the best way to feel if the environment is right for your child.
2. Watch for your admission decision
Within 5 business days, you will receive an email with your child’s admission status and any additional requirements specific to their situation.
3. Submit your application
Complete the New Student Application and submit the 55 dollar New Student Application Fee.
4. Finalize enrollment
Submit your enrollment contract and pay the annual enrollment fees. Once these are received, your child’s space is reserved.
Who we accept and how we decide
Our admissions process looks at:
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Your child’s readiness for a specific classroom and Montessori environment.
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Your family’s commitment to Montessori education and active participation in school life.
We follow a nondiscrimination policy. Applications are considered without regard to race, gender, disability, religion, or national or ethnic origin.
We value diversity in our student body, staff, and curriculum. Different backgrounds, learning styles, and talents enrich the experience for every child.
All application materials, records, and conversations are kept confidential. We respect the privacy of every student and family.
We welcome children with a wide range of learning needs. At the same time, we recognize there are limits to the highly complex or specialized needs we can support without disrupting the program. When a child’s needs are within our capacity, enrollment may be offered on a provisional basis so we can be sure the placement is working well for them and for the classroom.
Placement decisions are finalized by the Directress with input from parents, teachers, and school records. In some cases, we may request student and parent interviews or classroom visits before enrollment. Every decision is made with the individual child and the classroom community in mind.
Application & Enrollment Forms
For pricing, see Tuition
Required for all new students. Returning students do not need to submit a new application.
For children 4 months through Kindergarten.
For students in 1st through 8th grade.
Summer camp enrollment opens in November of the prior year.
Tuition & Fees
Enrollment is for the full academic year (August through May). Tuition is an annual amount divided into monthly installments for your convenience.
No credit is given for days missed due to holidays, vacations, or illness.
Non refundable registration fees
Once your child is accepted, you will receive an email with instructions for signing the contract and paying the non refundable registration fees. These fees hold your child’s space.
| New Student Fee |
Materials Fee |
Activity Fee * |
New Student Total Due at Enrollment |
Returning Student Total Due at Enrollment |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant, Toddler, Early Childhood 1/2 Day | $55 | $140 | $100 | $295 | $240 |
| Infant, Toddler, Early Childhood Full Day | $55 | $190 | $100 | $345 | $290 |
| Elementary | $55 | $250 | $250 | $555 | $500 |
| Middle School | $55 | $250 | $450 | $755 | $700 |
Preschool Tuition Schedule
| Monthly Payments | Infants (4-12mo) |
Toddler (1-2 Years) |
Emerging (3 years) |
Early Childhood (4-6 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare option | $1365 | $1250 | $1100 | $985 |
| 5 Day Full Days | $1215 | $1110 | $960 | $845 |
| 4 Day Full Days M-TH | $930 | $800 | $725 | |
| 5 Half Days | $685 | $565 | $465 | |
| 4 Half Days M-TH | $560 | $485 | $420 |
Elementary & Middle School Tuition Schedule
| Annual Tuition | 10 monthly installments | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary I | $10,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Elementary II | $10,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Middle School | $10,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Payment Policies
Monthly installments are due on the 1st of each month.
A late fee of 35 dollars per month is charged on unpaid balances after the 5th.
Tuition that is 30 days past due may result in a pause or termination of enrollment until payment is received.
If enrollment begins after the school year has started, annual tuition will be prorated for days remaining and monthly installments adjusted.
Payment options:
Fees and total annual tuition may be paid by check, cash, or money order.
Monthly installments may be paid by cash, check, or money order.
A 25 dollar fee is assessed for returned checks.
Discounts
We offer two standard tuition discounts:
A 5 percent discount on tuition when the full annual tuition is paid by July 1
A 5 percent sibling discount applied to the lower priced child’s tuition.
Some forms of assistance may not stack with these discounts. We are happy to walk through what applies to your family.
Tuition Refund and Reimbursement Policy
Our Journey Montessori School enrollment is an annual commitment. Families agree to pay tuition for the full school year, regardless of a student’s absence, withdrawal, suspension, expulsion, vacation, illness, or other missed school days.
Because classroom placement is reserved for each enrolled child and staffing, materials, and budgeting decisions are made based on enrollment commitments, OJMS does not provide tuition credits, refunds, or reimbursements for missed days or discontinued enrollment, except as specifically described under the new-student provisional period below.
Registration fees, activity fees, book fees, materials fees, and other enrollment-related fees are non-refundable. The new student registration fee is not charged to returning OJMS students.
New Student Provisional Period
New students are admitted subject to a 30-day provisional period. During this period, if either the parent/guardian or Our Journey Montessori School determines that the program is not appropriate for the child, 30 days’ written notice may be given for the child’s withdrawal or dismissal.
In that limited circumstance, tuition will be prorated based on the time attended and the 30 days following the date written notice is received.
Returning students do not have a provisional period and are enrolled for the full school year.
Scholarship Funds
This refund and reimbursement policy applies equally to all enrolled students, including students using scholarship funds such as the Utah Fits All or Carson Smith Scholarships.
Per scholarship rules, no scholarship funds will be refunded directly to a parent, guardian, or student.
Ready to take the next step?
If you have questions about placement, tuition, or forms, we would love to talk.