Admissions

We believe that Montessori is appropriate for all children but may not work for all families.

To determine if Montessori will be beneficial for your family, we have developed an interactive admissions process. We invite every parent to tour San Lorenzo Montessori in addition to spending time observing a classroom. We encourage and invite every interested family to come see what we are all about.

The family will meet with the administrator at a scheduled tour to discuss the family's expectations and what the Montessori philosophy has to offer, while the child explores the environment.

After deciding that San Lorenzo Montessori is right for your family, you will be sent a Student Enrollment Agreement. Your child will be enrolled when the signed Agreement has been returned with a $250 non-refundable deposit.

San Lorenzo Montessori offers rolling admissions throughout the school year. If there isn't an opening for your child, they will be placed on a waiting list and you will be notified as soon as an opening becomes available.

Montessori is an approach to human development from birth to maturity and enables children to realize their potential. Children are admitted without regard to race, religion, or national origin.

Programs

San Lorenzo Montessori offers the following programs:

Children's House (2¾ years to 5 years) Hours:
Half Day - 8:30am to 11:30am
Full Day - 8:30am to 2:30pm
All Day - 7:30am to 5:30pm

Extended Day (Kindergarten) Hours:
Full Day - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
All Day - 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Before School Hours: 7:30 am to 8:30 am

After School Hours: 11:30 am to 5:30 pm

Children move from one class level to the next when it is agreed by the teacher & parents that the child will be successful with moving on, and, as space is available. Considerable time is taken in assessing the move a gradual and smooth transition. Parents whose children enter the Primary class are asked to think in terms of a three-year commitment to this learning community, including the kindergarten year.

The First Step Toward a
Lifetime of Learning

The best way to understand the Montessori difference is to experience it in person. We welcome you to visit San Lorenzo Montessori in East Rochester, NY, meet our dedicated educators, and see our classrooms alive with curiosity and learning. Whether you’re just beginning your school search or ready to take the next step, we’re here to answer your questions and help you discover if our community is the right fit for your child.