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How to Apply
Are you interested in applying to our school?
We look forward to meeting you and getting to know your child!
How to Apply
These steps describe our process.
1. Schedule a Tour
Initial visits are scheduled for weekday mornings. This gives prospective families a chance to see the uninterrupted morning work cycle: a hallmark of Montessori education. Your visit will start with a tour of the school, followed by a chance to sit and observe a class at work. Before you leave, you will have an opportunity to meet with our administrative staff to ask any questions you may have. Please note that these initial visits are for adults only.
2. Submit a Pre-enrollment Application
Upon receiving the enrollment application, along with a non-refundable registration fee of $260, we will secure your child's place on our waitlist. Please keep in mind that while we will do our best to accommodate your requested start date, enrollment priority is based on the waitlist and program availability.
What People are Saying
Parent Reviews
"We couldn’t be more grateful for the wonderful care our children received at Keystone. The staff are incredibly kind and caring, making us feel like we were leaving our kids with family each day. They were always accommodating to both our needs and the needs of our kids, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable and supported.
Our children learned so much during their time here — far beyond what we expected at their age. They’ve become more confident and curious, eager to engage with the world around them. The staff’s dedication to their development was evident, as they regularly updated us on our kids’ progress, friendships, and any concerns they had, along with how they were addressing them.
Our kids (and we as parents!) were not always the easiest to handle, but the staff managed us with incredible grace and patience, especially during the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic. We enrolled them starting at 18 months and they graduated at five, and it was a bittersweet moment having them leave the school they grew to love. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to help our children grow and thrive.."
— Mehmet S. (2024)
“Dear Keystone Staff, we are so grateful that you’ve been in Claire’s life. You spend more waking hours with her than we do and so much of her sweet spunky self has been shaped by the love and attention you’ve all shown. We will miss you and are forever grateful!"
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Amy P. (2024)
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Keystone Montessori School
6639 Blake St, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States of America