Admissions


Virtual Campus Tour | Please enjoy this virtual campus tour:

 

 

NOTE:

DMS is currently full for 2022-23. If you are interested in being placed in the Wait Pool for 2023-24, please follow the steps outlined below. Thank you!

Process and Fees

STEP ONE

Fill out an online Admissions Inquiry.
You may also call the office at 207-563-2168 ext 2.

STEP TWO

We will reach out to you to schedule a visit to our campus to explore our classrooms and grounds and see the magic of Montessori for yourself. This will give you an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the Montessori philosophy.

STEP THREE

After your tour, you will be sent a follow-up email that includes an opportunity to officially apply. Please note there is a one-time, non-refundable application fee. All applications are automatically placed into our Wait-Pool.

 STEP FOUR

After receiving your application, our Head of School will contact you to schedule a "student visit" to the school. For our primary students, this visit is 30 minutes to an hour long. For our elementary students, this visit would be anywhere from 1 to 3 days, depending on age. For our Middle School, this visit is typically 3-5 days. Parents will meet with the Head of School during or at the end of the student visit.

STEP FIVE

After assessing the number of openings available in our programs, the school makes its decision on enrollment for the current and following school year.  You will be notified if one of our programs has an opening that matches your needs. Openings sometimes become available during an academic year. There is a one-time New Family Enrollment Fee of $200 that will be added to the tuition total for the first year.  Please see our Admissions policy for priority enrollments in each of our programs. Damariscotta Montessori School is an equal opportunity provider. 

The first enrollment decisions for the following academic year are made in February-March. Enrollment will continue until all spots are filled.