Admissions
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Admissions Policy
- Each child must be at least 2 years and 9 months and toilet trained when starting at the school.
- Pre-admission, parents/guardians are encouraged to make an appointment with the school for a visit to allow the child to become familiar with the school, teachers and other children.
- Parents/guardians seeking to secure a place for their child must complete an enrolment form.
- A completed enrolment form must be lodged with the school prior to the child attending the school.
- When completing the form it is important to give all the relevant information particular to your child – including current school and any diagnostic reports (educational or medical) which relate to development and/or additional needs.
- Children with medical conditions are required to provide medical reports.
- The completed registration forms are dealt with by the school in the most confidential way possible.
- Children coming from other schools need to have written reports.
- We will ask permission to contact previous schools to gather information.
- When children come from a non-Montessori setting, they have a one term trial period in their new class to ensure this school suits their needs.
The criteria for deciding on acceptance or refusal of applications, where the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, is set down below in an open, transparent and fair manner:
- The applicant has a brother/sister currently in the school.
- The applicant’s parent/guardian/sibling is a past pupil.
- All other applicants on a first come – first served basis.
Payment of Fees (see Attendance Policy)
- Fees are payable in advance of each term.
- One term’s notice is required when a child is leaving the school. In the event of an unexpected withdrawal a term’s fees is required in lieu.
- A deposit of €500 is payable prior to the end of the Summer Term to guarantee a place for a current pupil for the following academic year (this does not apply to children participating in the ECCE scheme).
FEE INFORMATION 2026-27
JUNIOR CLASS
(3-6 year olds) – €5,620 per annum
Based on 2 payments of €2,810 in September 2026 and February 2027 or in monthly instalments.
SENIOR CLASS
(6-12 year olds) – €7,595 per annum
Based on 2 payments of €3,797.50 in September 2026 and February 2027 or in monthly instalments.
(There is a discount for families with 3 or more children in the school. Third and subsequent children may avail of a discount of 25%).
ECCE SCHEME
Children within the ECCE scheme will be able to avail of 3 hours programme free of charge (9-12 noon).
There is also an option for children under the ECCE scheme to stay in excess of the ECCE 3 hours until 12:30 each day with a time-based charge of €1,500 per annum (based on 2 payments of €750 in September 2026 and February 2027) or in monthly instalments. This payment covers a 38 week period.
Early Morning/ Lunchtime Supervision for ECCE children
Early morning Supervision is 8:30 – 9am
Lunchtime Supervision is until 1.30pm
30 min session 2.00
1 hour session 4.00
Extended Day for ECCE children until 3pm daily
1 day a week 100.00
2 days a week 200.00
3 days a week 300.00
4 days a week 400.00
5 days a week 500.00
Early Morning/ Lunchtime Supervision for non ECCE children
30 min session 3.00
1 hour session 6.00
Extended Day for non ECCE children until 3pm daily
1 day a week 117.00
2 days a week 233.00
3 days a week 350.00
4 days a week 466.00
5 days a week 583.00
SCHOOL FEE PROTECTION INSURANCE (OPTIONAL)
Junior Class – €87.00 per annum
Senior Class – €117.00 per annum
NATIONAL CHILDCARE SCHEME (NCS)
Payment for Early Morning and Lunchtime Supervision, Extended Day and After School activities can be subsidized by the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) scheme if parents enroll their child onto this scheme. For details on how to apply for the NCS scheme: www.ncs.gov.ie
PAYMENT
- by bank transfer, identified with child’s name, to:
The Children’s House Ltd No 1 Account
Bank of Ireland, Stillorgan, Sort Code 90-10-95, a/c no 45559369
IBAN number: IE55 BOFI 9013 3545 5593 69 BIC : BOFIIE2D
- by standing order to above account