Geist Montessori Academy Pre-Kindergarten is a private, tuition-based early childhood program that rents space from Geist Montessori Academy. Students of Geist Montessori Academy Pre-Kindergarten are welcome to fill out an open enrollment form once they are eligible for Kindergarten. However, admission to Geist Montessori Academy is not guaranteed, as spots are filled through a lottery system.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM OVERVIEW
GMA accepts children who are at least three years of age on or before August 1st through age 5 years, but are not eligible for Kindergarten. A birth certificate must be presented at the time of enrollment.
GMA accepts into the Pre-Kindergarten program children who are three years of age and are completely toilet trained.
GMA’s Pre-Kindergarten program is a fee-based program. (See Tuition Fees)
The Pre-Kindergarten program will begin daily at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. for full day students. Our half day program will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m.
Before care and after care is provided at an additional cost.
Transportation will not be provided. GMA relies solely on parental transportation.
The Pre-Kindergarten program will be based on the GMA Academic Calendar (Click here to view the 2021-22 GMA Academic Calendar)
The Pre-Kindergarten program offers a full curriculum that includes language, math, science, geography, sensorial, practical life, music, art, gym, and grace and courtesy.
Pre-Kindergarten Admissions
Geist Montessori Academy is a private, tuition-based program for children ages three thru six, who are potty-trained. Full-Day and Half-Day programs are offered five days a week, with before and aftercare available at additional cost. The Pre-Kindergarten offers a full curriculum that includes language, math, science, geography, sensorial, music, art, gym and grace and courtesy. Many students from the Pre-Kindergarten apply for admission to Geist Montessori Academy upon graduation. To learn more about the Pre-Kindergarten program please contact: kswan@gma.k12.in.us
Enrollment Checklist
Enrollment in GMA’s Pre-Kindergarten program is on a first-come, first-serve basis. A waiting list is created when there are no more spots available. To enroll a student or be placed on the waiting list, parents and/or legal guardians must submit the following forms and information:
Application
Parent/Guardian Information Form
Tuition & Fees Form
Copy of Original Birth Certificate
Proof of Immunizations
Non-Refundable $225 Deposit*
*Not required for students on the wait list.
Tuition Rates
Full day tuition for the 2021-22 school year is $980 a month. Half day tuition is $675 a month. Payments can be made via check or credit card. Payment plans are available in semi-annual, quarterly and monthly installments. Please go to our payment portal page to make an online payment for tuition, material fees, or to make a donation. Payment Portal For further information or to arrange payments, please contact Jennifer Gosch at jgosch@gma.k12.in.us