The Initial Application Process for Children Under 6 Years of Age. 2.1 A Pre-enrolment Form may be completed at any stage. This form is used when your child is less than 5 years old and you wish to inform us of your intention to enrol. 2.2 If you have indicated interest in the 6-12 year old programme, we will arrange for the parent(s) / guardians and child to tour the school with the Head of School. 2.3 You must then complete our Enrolment Agreement. Along with the Enrolment Agreement, you need to supply a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate and current Immunisation Record (as required by the Ministry of Education). 2.4 We require your permission to contact your child’s current Montessori Guide if they are not attending Waikato Montessori Education Centre 3 - 6 year old programme. If admission is accepted, we will keep in regular contact with this Guide to ensure that preparation continues for the 6 – 12 year old programme. 2.5 Admission to the class is at the discretion of the Head of School and many factors are considered. A date for commencement in the class will be advised in a Letter of Acceptance and we will give you an Invoice for the Enrolment Fee, if applicable. You must pay the Enrolment Fee before your child can begin at the Centre and join their class. The Head of School reserves the right to withdraw admission if you have not disclosed pertinent facts to us such as (but not limited to) behavioural issues and learning difficulties which may impact the operation of the class. 2.6 Near to the commencement date, class visits are arranged for your child to transition into the programme. This will usually be arranged to orient children to their peers so may include other children commencing at the same time as your child. Visits will be scheduled depending on the needs of each child. During these visits the children will meet the Guides, be invited to explore the classroom and work on activities that are familiar to them. They will be informed of the routines and class timetables. 2.7 You will need to complete a Uniform Order Form and pay the required uniform costs so that the uniform may be issued in preparation for your child’s first day. 2.8 Our aim is for children to be ready and capable of beginning their education with us with the least anxiety and separation concerns for their entry into the class.
