The Mountain Pathways Enrollment Process & Application

We practice rolling admissions, reviewing and accepting new applications year-round. When applying, you will be choosing between Full Day and Half Day care for our Primary (3-6 years) or Pre-Primary (15 months - 3 years) classrooms.

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Complete the New Student Enrollment Application Today

We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Please complete the New Student Enrollment Application.
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Learning at Mountain Pathways Montessori School

The Montessori method of educating children has evolved over the last century into one of the premier educational philosophies in the world. While our school also incorporates activities aligned with the NC daycare curriculum, our primary goal is for our spaces to feel like Montessori environments, with the expectations and materials of a Montessori classroom.

The Montessori classroom is built upon personal responsibility and respect for the other individuals in the environment. Children who rise to these expectations — and whose parents take them home — typically go on to become successful, well-adjusted young adults who do not hesitate to make positive contributions to their community and world.

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Application Process

To accommodate new families who are interested in applying to Mountain Pathways School, we keep our enrollment open all year, fill classroom spots as we’re able, and maintain a student waitlist. If you are interested in enrolling your child here’s a look at what to expect throughout the process:

  • STEP 1 - COMPLETE THE APPLICATION:

    • The first step in the admissions process is to complete the enrollment application below. This gets your student and family into our system and allows us to contact you to arrange the subsequent steps.

  • STEP 2 - SCHEDULE A SCHOOL TOUR:

    • After you submit your application, please contact the school to schedule a tour. During this parent/caregiver-only tour, you will meet with the director, take a tour of our campus, and have any initial questions answered.

  • STEP 3 - FAMILY & TEACHER MEETING:

    • If, after the tour, you and we feel that Mountain Pathways School and your family are a good fit, we will connect you to your child’s potential teacher(s). Your family will have the opportunity to meet with the teaching team from his/her age group after school.

  • STEP 4 - CONSIDERATION:

    • The teaching team and administration will reach out to your family to discuss acceptance and potential placement.

  • STEP 5 - ENROLLMENT DECISION:

    • You will either be offered a space, or we will discuss the reasons we do not feel Mountain Pathways School can meet your family’s needs.

    • We also maintain a significant waiting list at most times, and our spaces are at a premium. We regret that we simply may not have room for your child.

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Tuition & Fees

Whether it’s full or half day enrollment, all contracts are 12 months long, integrating summer care for all ages at Mountain Pathways

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Tuition Assistance

We work hard to ensure that our tuition rates balance the needs of our educational staff as well as those of the families in our community.