Academy Enrollment Process

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Sterling Montessori’s tuition-based Academy (Preschool) serves children ages 3–5 in our Montessori Children’s House program. Enrollment is offered on a rolling basis as space becomes available

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Readiness Checklist

Tuition & Fees

1. Learn About the Montessori Approach

Before applying, we ask families to learn more about our program:

  • Watch an Informational Video from the American Montessori Society
  • View our Sterling Children’s House Curriculum Tour
  • Listen to our Director’s Informational Session

These resources will help you understand the Montessori philosophy, classroom structure, and readiness expectations for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten students.

2. Attend an On-Campus Tour

After viewing the online materials, join a campus tour with our Director of Children’s House.

  • Tours are offered weekdays at 9:30 a.m. throughout the year
  • Learn more about our classrooms, ask questions, and see Montessori in action
Sign Up for an On-Campus Tour ›

3. Submit an Application

Complete the 2026-27 Academy Application and include a $25 non-refundable application fee (check or money order only, payable to Sterling Montessori Academy).

Applications may be:

Sterling Montessori Academy

Attn: Enrollment

202 Treybrooke Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

4. Waiting Pool

All applicants are placed in a waiting pool (not a list). When openings arise, offers are extended based on factors such as sibling or staff preference, prior Montessori experience, and classroom needs.

5. Offer of Enrollment

Families have three days to accept an enrollment offer. All registration forms, contracts, and fees must be submitted within that period to secure placement.

Tuition & Fees

Sterling Montessori Academy is a tuition based preschool program educating three and four year olds. The program is Monday through Friday full time instruction only. We offer a variety of options for tuition payment. Contracts offer two choices of tuition payment plans which are semi-annually or monthly. Tuition is paid by draft only on or around the 8th of the month, September – May.

Preschool contracts are 10 months, with the first payment due on or around September 8 and the last one on or around May 8.

  • Tuition is divided over ten equal monthly installments. It is not based on the number of school days in a month or attendance.
  • Application, family fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Academy Program

Hours:

8:30am – 3:00pm
(late fees will apply at 3:21pm)

Tuition:

$10,400

Deposit:

$1,040

Beforecare (add-on)

Hours:

8:00am – 8:25am 

Fee:

$1,300

Deposit:

$130

Aftercare (add-on)

Hours:

3:20pm – 6:00pm
(late fees will apply at 6:01pm) 

Fee:

$2,920

Deposit:

$292

Beforecare & Aftercare (add-on)

Hours:

8:00am – 6:00pm 

Fee:

$4,220

Deposit:

$422