Thank you for your interest in observing a classroom at TMA. Currently, we are only offering virtual observations which can be seen via a private link sent to you upon confirmation of your appointment. This link will only be active for the duration of your appointment. As a protection of the privacy of our students and staff, no part of the classroom activities may be recorded or reproduced.
Notes for First Time Observers
- Montessori classrooms are orderly, but not necessarily quiet classrooms. The students’ social interaction and movement are allowed as long as it does not disturb the learning environment for the other children. Particularly in elementary classrooms, children are learning time management skills as they balance their need for social interactions with the accomplishment of work.
- Do not expect to see all of the children working all the time. Each child is different and works at his/her own pace. Some children learn by observing others. Observation is allowed as long as it does not distract the child who is working.
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Our current openings are as follows:
- Infant: June 2027
- Toddler: Limited Space
- Early Childhood (3-year-old): Wait Pool for 2025-26
- Early Childhood (4 or 5 by 9/1/25): Limited space
- First-sixth grade students: Limited space
We are open between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The school day is from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with Before Care from 7:00-8:30 am and Extended Day from 3:30-4:30 pm or Extended Day Plus from 3:30-6:00 pm.
During the summer, our Extended Day hours are slightly reduced - Before Care begins at 7:30 am, and Extended Day Plus ends at 5:30 pm.
The cost varies by program level. Our Tuition and Fee Schedule is available online.
Yes. Tuition can be paid in-full or on a monthly basis. If parents choose to pay on a monthly basis, parents are required to purchase tuition insurance, which is 2.6% of the annual tuition, paid one time each year with each new contract, and is due with your first tuition payment in May.
Yes. Our enrollment contracts begin in August and end in May, with an option to add the summer months. If you are admitted after the beginning of a school year, your tuition is pro-rated based on when you enroll. There is a 3-week trial for students enrolled in our Lower School.
Children thrive with consistency! That's why we only offer programs 5-days per week. Consistent routines empower children to feel confident and in control of their daily experiences.
Our ratios vary by program:
- Infant – 1:4 (2 teachers for 8 students)
- Toddler – 1:8 (2 teachers for 16 students)
- Early Childhood – 1:12 (2 teachers to 24 students)
- Elementary – 1:18 (1 teacher for up to 18 students)
While these are the minimum ratios, we have an additional teacher available for each of the Infant, Toddler, and Early Childhood classrooms throughout the day. Elementary students also participate in Enrichment classes with Enrichment Specialist teachers.
To protect the health of all children and to satisfy state regulations, current medical information for each child is required prior to enrollment. These records, which must meet state immunization and hearing and vision screening requirements, need to be updated when new screenings or immunizations are given. An annual physical is required for children in the Infant, Toddler and Early Childhood programs.
The state of Texas allows certain immunization exemptions and we follow all state guidelines.
Several forms of communication are used to meet the needs of our community. These include email, texting, phone calls, written documentation, parent/teacher conferences, a parent portal on our website, a closed Facebook group, and Bloomz, a photo/video sharing app so parents can catch glimpses of the work their children are completing.
We produce a weekly e-newsletter to keep parents informed about school-wide activities and events which is available via email, text, our closed Facebook group, the parent portal, and through Bloomz.
For infants, in additional to daily, in-person communication, teachers record when diapers were changed, meals/snacks were eaten, and naps were taken in the Bloomz app.
Injuries will be promptly treated by a staff member and parents will be notified either by telephone or through a copy of a completed Accident/Incident Report form. Parents will receive a short report which documents how, when, and where and accident or incident occurred.
Students are prepared to succeed wherever they go for middle school. The elementary program provides opportunities for students to practice time management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills on a daily basis, enabling them to adapt to their new schools, whether private, public, or parochial. Want to hear directly from alumni how their transitions were? Check out our Alumni Thoughts page!