Process
The enrollment process is about feeling comfortable that CMA is the right place for your child and family. We want to show you our family-friendly, supportive atmosphere, and give you and your child the opportunity to meet our talented and dedicated staff.
Sign up for a tour to learn more about what we can give your child.
Enrollment applications are accepted throughout the year. Your contact and guides throughout the enrollment process are the Admissions Director and the Head of School.
The enrollment process is about feeling comfortable that CMA is a match for you and your child.
1: Visit the School
Begin by scheduling a no-obligation tour to see our classrooms. The tour takes 45 minutes to an hour and is for parents or guardians only (no children please). We prefer this to be in-person, although it can be done virtually.
To schedule a tour, call us at (513) 742-5800 or send a Tour Request.
2: Apply for Admission
Complete the Enrollment Application with a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Kindergarten and up: complete and submit a Record Request Form that will help us retrieve a previous school or care center’s records.
3: Student Interview
On their own, your child will meet a teacher and explore the facilities. The goal of this process is to make sure we are the right fit for your child, and that your child is a good match for CMA.
- Pre-primary (age 3 & 4)
A student must be fully potty-trained to enter the pre-primary program. Your child will spend about 20-30 minutes in the classroom, during which the teacher evaluates their interest and engagement with the works in the classroom. - Kindergarten (age 5+)
Your child will spend about an hour in the classroom, working with the teacher to discover their developmental and academic milestones. The child must be able to follow directions and willing to be part of the group. - 1st – 6th grade (ages 6–12)
The child attends CMA for a half-day from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. The teacher works with them on their developmental and academic milestones. The child must be able to follow directions and willing to be part of the group.
4: Sign the Agreement
Once your child is accepted, you will complete and return an enrollment agreement to TADS along with a $300 tuition deposit per child. This will hold your child’s space for the applied school year.
To begin, fill out the Inquiry Form to schedule a tour.
For any questions, please call (513) 742-5800 or email [email protected].
Non-Discrimination Policy
Central Montessori Academy recruits and admits students of any race, color, religion, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarships/loans/fee waivers, educational programs, and athletics/extracurricular activities. In addition, the school is not intended to be an alternative to court or administrative agency-ordered, or public school district-initiated, desegregation.
If you’re ready to expand your child’s world, give them a new start at Central Montessori Academy – we’re eager to welcome you and your family!
Your child’s Montessori journey starts with you.