If your child meets the eligibility requirements found under each program, please fill out an inquiry. SAMS does not run on rolling admissions. Admission is for the summer/fall for the following school year. Although there are times we may have an opening throughout the school year however the age requirements remain the same. If your chlid does not meet this requirement, please wait until they are of the correct age to submit an inquiry. At SAMS, we wait until a year before your child is eligible to enroll to tour and begin the admissions process. This way you know more of who your child is, what program you are looking for and who we are.
At SAMS, we believe in providing a structured and stimulating environment for our students to thrive and grow. By focusing on children who are three years old or older, we ensure that they are developmentally ready for the activities and curriculum we offer. Our decision not to provide diapering, toilet training, or naps reflects our commitment to fostering independence and self-sufficiency in our students.
After reviewing the website including tuition prices, hours and toileting policies, and submitting a new student inquiry, you will be contacted to schedule a tour. During the tour, you'll have an opportunity to meet the Head of School, see the SAMS facilities, and observe the children working in the classroom and garden. Tours offer an opportunity for you to decide if SAMS is right for your child and family before you submit an application. Tours are for adults only.
Applications and instructions for videos are distributed at the end of the tour with a due date. Priority admission for summmer/fall 2025-26 is Januaury 17, 2025. All forms must be submitted at this time to be considered in the first round of applications. We are still accepting applications for the 2025/26 school year.
The final step in the admissions process is a classroom visit for your child. At the visit your child will interact with our teachers in a small group setting or one-on-one. This allows us to observe your child in the Montessori environment.
These letters will be emailed and are given a date to return.
The San Anselmo Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, national and/or ethnic orgin in the admisssions process, administration of its educational policies and programs.
