Enrolling with Downtown Montessori Academy

Admission to the School

Children from ages 3 through the eighth grade are eligible for the Montessori program. Three year olds are accepted for admission on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children five and older should have prior Montessori experience.
As a City of Milwaukee charter, children who reach age 4 by September 1st of a given academic year, who reside in the City of Milwaukee can be enrolled in our half or full-day kindergarten program with tuition covered by public funds. This also follows for children in the elementary program.

Application Process

To enroll your child at Downtown Montessori Academy:

  1. Pre-enrollment Visit: Before a child enters the school, the parent must attend a Parent Group Tour to learn about our program, our philosophy, the Montessori method and school policies and procedures.
  2. Enrollment Form: This may be completed at the conclusion of the Parent Group Tour or download a form here.
  3. A registration fee of $50 is required only for those applying for the before and after school program. Additionally, all children who are three years old and paying tuition are required to pay this fee.
  4. Documentation required once your child has been accepted:
    1. Current immunization records
    2. Birth certificate
    3. Proof of residence
    4. Emergency information card
  5. Authorizations and additional parent forms include:
    1. Medication form
    2. Field trip permission form
    3. Health exposure notices
    4. Any additional special information

Any other questions about enrolling your child, or to check the status of your child's name on our waiting list, please contact the Admissions Coordinator, Jessica Rodriguez at 414-744-6005 or