Get to know the school
Begin with
the program.
Children’s House serves ages 3–6, and Elementary serves ages 6–12. Read about the program and note what you would like to understand.
Our approach ↗For families / Admissions
Start with
a conversation.
Explore the program, see the environment, and ask the questions that will help you understand whether Hearth feels right for your family.
Begin with
Come and observe
Look at
the everyday details.
A visit is a chance to see the setting and ask about the school day, the guide’s role, and the materials.
Plan a school visit ↗Understand the next stage
Talk through
the practical steps.
Review the September–June calendar, tuition and attendance agreement before deciding. Children’s House is $1,200 per month and Elementary is $1,400 per month, with ten payments from September to June. Discuss any dietary or care arrangements privately with the school.
Fees & practical details ↗
Why are different ages together?+
Montessori classrooms bring children together across an age range. The group shares the environment while children work with different materials and projects.
Our approach ↗What does the guide do?+
The guide observes, introduces work, and supports the classroom. On a visit, watch how the adult moves between a short presentation, observation, and helping a child.
See the school day ↗How do we start the admissions conversation?+
Begin with the program you’re interested in and a school visit. The admissions page explains the next conversations and practical information to ask about.
Admissions ↗What should we know about fees and the school day?+
Tuition includes materials, daily snacks, garden work and ordinary classroom activities. Families bring a packed lunch. The weekday school day is 8:30 am–3:00 pm, with no extended-day programme. Read the practical guide for the full tuition schedule, school breaks, what to bring and how we keep in touch.
Fees & practical details ↗