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Admissions

Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025 and January 2026*!!

We offer Continuous Enrollment: Enrollment is open year-round to ensure flexibility for families. Applications are accepted at any time during the year, subject to available space. Your child can start as they turn 3. Mid-year enrollment is welcomed and supported through individualized transition planning.

Admissions Process

Submit Application
Tell us about your child and family.
Meet, Greet, & Play
Join us at the park to meet our teachers, learn about the school, and introduce your child.
Pre-Enrollment Offer
Secure your spot with a fully refundable deposit.
Enrollment
Begins once construction is complete and we receive our NYS license.

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*Meadowsweet anticipates opening Fall 2025,

pending completion of renovations and NYS Licensing

If you are interested in learning more please complete this brief questionnaire or email info@meadowsweetmontessori.org

Affording Meadowsweet Montessori

Meadowsweet Montessori is committed to equity and inclusion. We offer a need-based flexible tuition program because we believe educational opportunities should be available to all families in our community regardless of financial means. To ensure socio-economic diversity at Meadowsweet Montessori, we will reserve spots for children of all income levels. We want to work with your family to make our school accessible.

We trust families to select the tier that best fits their circumstances. We may request income verification to ensure equitable access for all.

Rates

Learn about which tuition programs may be available to your family. Please reach out to us at info@meadowsweetmontessori.org if you have any questions about our tuition system.

We reserve space at all tuition levels, and we encourage all families to explore support options - including state-funded vouchers - because many qualify without realizing it. For example, a family of four (4) earning up to $108,000 annually may still be eligible for significantly reduced or full tuition support.

We partner with child care state funding programs to help with the cost of tuition. You may be eligible for for sate-funded vouchers to provide significanlty reduced or full tuition support. See these resources for more information.

Office of Children and Family Services - Child Care Assistance Program

Voucher

We proudly accept funding through the New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and other public subsidy programs. These can significantly reduce or fully cover tuition, even for families with moderate incomes. For example, a family of four (4) earning up to $108,000 annually may still be eligible for significantly reduced or full tuition support.

Find out if you quality for low or no cost childcare today!

Standard Rate

12 Month Full Day Program

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Monthly: $1,267

Annually: $15,204

Suggested for annual household earnings

by family size:

family of 2* - Over $81,120

family of 3 - Over $91,440

family of 4 - Over $101,760

family of 5 - Over $109,920

*one (1) adult and one (1) child

Reduced Rate

12 Month Full Day Program

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Monthly: $1,134

Annually: $13,608

Suggested for annual household earnings

by family size:

family of 2* - $64,896 – $81,120

family of 3 - $73,152 – $91,440

family of 4 - $81,408 – $101,760

family of 5 - $87,936 – $109,920

*one (1) adult and one (1) child

After Care

Meadowsweet Montessori offers extended day childcare.

Our aftercare program is rooted in hands-on exploration and creativity. Limited spots are available.

Extended Day Hours:

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Rates:

Standard: $325/month

Reduced: $150/month

Voucher: Income Based

The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.

- Dr. Maria Montessori