Admissions

Joining our little world is refreshingly simple

No application portals. You reach out, Samudra calls you, you visit — and if it feels right for your family, we make it work.

Five easy steps

How enrollment works

Today

Say hello

Submit a tour request or inquiry — or simply call. Tell us your child's age and what you're looking for.

Within a day or two

Samudra calls you

Our director personally phones every family. She'll listen to your needs, answer first questions, and find a tour time that suits you.

Your visit

Tour the school

About 30 relaxed minutes: see the classrooms in action, meet the teachers, visit the play yard, and say hello to Flower, our tortoise.

After the tour

Your personalized tuition plan

Tuition depends on your child's age and schedule, so we quote it personally — including any tuition assistance or military and frontline worker discount you qualify for.

Welcome!

Enroll & start

Paperwork, a gentle phase-in schedule for your child's first week, and a cubby with their name on it.

Tuition & assistance

Fair, personal, and never a surprise

Because we welcome children from infancy through age 7, across full-time and part-time schedules, tuition isn't one-size-fits-all — it's quoted personally after your tour, in writing, with everything included and explained.

  • Tuition assistance — we never want cost to be the reason a child misses out; ask Samudra what's possible.
  • Military & frontline discount — with gratitude, for active-duty, veteran, and frontline worker families.
  • Extended care included in our hours — 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
  • Flexible schedules — full-time and part-time options to fit your family.
Enrolling year-round: Families may join any time of year when space allows — reach out and we'll tell you honestly what's open.
Five children in decorated graduation caps holding hands beneath a rainbow balloon arch and gold CONGRATS banner
A day in the life

7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, beautifully spent

Exact rhythms vary by classroom — here's the shape of a typical day in our little world.

7:00 – 8:30 AM

Arrival & early care

A calm, unhurried welcome. Quiet activities, books, and breakfast-club coziness while the school wakes up.

8:30 – 11:00 AM

The morning work cycle

The heart of the Montessori day: a long, protected stretch of freely chosen work, with teachers giving individual lessons.

11:00 AM

Circle time

Songs, stories, movement, calendar, and celebrations from every culture in our community.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Outdoor play & lunch

Large motor activities, outdoor games, water tables, garden jobs, and tortoise visits — then lunch together, family-style.

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Rest & quiet time

Naps for those who need them; quiet work and books for those who've outgrown them.

3:00 – 6:00 PM

Afternoon enrichment & pickup

Music, yoga, art, and outdoor play in after-care — with warm handoffs and day recaps at pickup, whenever you arrive.

Questions parents ask

Admissions FAQ

What ages do you accept?
We welcome children from infancy through age 7. Each child receives one-on-one, age-appropriate lessons and an individually crafted program — and our oldest students graduate ready for kindergarten or first-grade entry.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Before and after care are part of our day, not costly add-ons bolted to the ends of it.
How much is tuition?
Tuition depends on your child's age and schedule (full-time or part-time), so we prepare a personalized quote after your tour. Tuition assistance is available, and military families and frontline workers receive a discount — please ask.
Does my child need to be potty trained?
No. Toilet learning is part of our toddler program — handled gently, consistently, and in partnership with what you're doing at home.
Is A Little World a religious school?
No — we are an independent, non-religious Montessori school. We joyfully celebrate cultural holidays from the many traditions in our community, from Chinese New Year to Cinco de Mayo.
Do you offer full-day child care?
Yes — we're open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with full-time and part-time schedules, so families who need day care get everything they're looking for. The difference is what fills those hours: a Montessori education, led by Montessori Teachers.
How do mixed-age classrooms benefit my child?
Younger children learn constantly from watching older ones; older children pass their knowledge on by leading and helping. It mirrors how families and the real world work — and it builds both confidence and kindness.
Can we enroll mid-year?
Yes, whenever space allows. Montessori classrooms absorb new children gracefully because lessons are individual, not lockstep. Reach out and we'll tell you what's open right now.

Step one takes two minutes

Tell us about your child, and Samudra will take it from there.