Santa Barbara Montessori School

Tuition range: $7,450 - $15,150

About Santa Barbara Montessori School

miniMontessori \"Wobblers\" Ages: 18mos - 2 years, Mon- Wed 8:30 - 11:30: $7,450
miniMontessori \"Bobblers\" Ages: 18mos - 2.5+ years, M- Th 8:30 - 11:30: $8,450
Full-Day Toddler Ages: 18mos - 2.5+ years, M- Fri, 8:30 - 2:45: $9,450
1/2 Day Primary Ages: 3 - 4 years, M- Fri 8:30 - 11:30: $12,450
Full-Day Primary Ages: 2.5 - 6 years, M- Fri 8:30 - 2:45: $13,150
Lower Elementary Ages: 6 - 9 years, M- Fri 8:30 - 2:45: $13,150
Upper Elementary Ages: 9 - 12 years, M- Fri 8:30 - 2:45: $13,150
Erdkinder Ages: 12 - 15 years, M- Fri 8:30 - 2:45: $15,150

Extended Care Program
All Day Montessori: School Year M - Fri 2:45 - 5:30: $3,000
All Day Montessori: Drop-in (with 24 hr notice; space permitting) M - Fri 2:45 - 5:30: $10.00/hour

Additional Fees
This school\'s Tuition Fees include, but are not limited to, the AMI Montessori activities in and around the school\'s classrooms and outdoor environments. Most of the day-to-day lessons and experiences in the Toddler, Primary and Elementary programs are covered by Tuition Fees, however, there are some activities supplementing the regular program which are additional Program Fees. These additional Program Fees may include, but not be limited to: Special Event Fees; School Year Book; Optional Lunch Program opportunities; Class photos; Special Field Trips; After School Classes (ASC); and other unanticipated learning opportunities the school deems appropriate for the children enrolled in the class.

An additional Program Fee of $4,800.00 will be added to each Erdkinder student\'s 2012-13 tuition fees to cover the costs of next year\'s curriculum-based (not optional) field trips; an additional Program Fee of $1,200.00 will be added to each Upper Elementary student\'s 2012-13 tuition fees to cover the costs of next year\'s curriculum-based (not optional) field trips; and an additional Program Fee of $400.00 will be added to each third-year Lower Elementary student\'s 2012-2013 tuition fees to cover the cost of the third-year\'s Graduation Trip Fee.

*Tuition rates subject to increase

Tuition Deposits
All parents at the school are required to pay a $500.00 tuition deposit to assure their child's place in the upcoming School year. This deposit is due February 3, 2012, for all returning students, and March 3, 2012, for all new students, or within 2 weeks of acceptance if the applicant is accepted after March 3, 2012. The deposit is part of the total tuition, but is non-refundable in case of a child\'s withdrawal.

Fees
All parents are required to pay a one-time non-refundable $100.00 application fee per child upon initial enrollment to the school.

Extended Care Program
Hourly Extended Care is available, on a space-available basis, a 24 hour notice is needed and confirmation. Charges will be added to the next billing cycle.

Late Fees and Returned Checks
There is a $10.00 charge for handling returned checks, and if scheduled payments are more than 60 days in arrears, the School may refuse to release academic records or may not permit the student to attend class.

Financial Aid
Availability of scholarships is directly dependent on the success of the School's fund-raising efforts. Application is strictly confidential and does require copies of recent tax returns. Up to this time financial assistance has been limited to families already enrolled in the school and are for a one-year period "families must re-apply each school year. Criteria for assistance includes: Parents must be employed; Maximum allotment is 30% of tuition; Families receiving financial assistance are expected to extensively participate in fundraising events; Scholarships are awarded by June 1 for the following year.