Admission
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
We schedule initial visits for weekday mornings, when the children are busy with their morning work cycle. We observe the classrooms, chat with the teachers, and spend some time observing the children absorbed in their day.
2. Submit an Application
After your tour, we will give you a link for an online application, or feel free to request a paper copy during your visit. We accept children on a rolling schedule depending on space available.
3. Secure Your Child's Enrollment
Pending space, once we receive your application we will send you a contract that, along with a deposit, secures your child's spot at Oakland Montessori School. The contract and deposit should be returned within two weeks of receipt so we can ensure space for your child for the following year.
What People are Saying
Parent Review
"Our daughter Mabel was at OMS for about 2 1/2 years, from 2-5. It's no exaggeration that OMS was one of the best parts of our life during that whole time. She has thrived there, making friends, loving her teachers, learning independence, learning about the world and just plain having fun. We looked at a few different Montessori schools as we were thinking about preschool, and a huge part of why we chose OMS was the amazing outdoor space. There are two separate classrooms (one for 2 year olds, one for 3-6) and they are separated by a huge outdoor space, so rare to find in urban preschools. It's fully fenced, safe and provides for children to have so much room to roam, explore and play. From the time she was two she was able to explore and have real independence. It was a very special part of her time there. The teachers are also wonderful. They are kind, caring and make the kids feel taken care of and safe while also giving them space to form friendships and choose what appeals to them. We'd frequently talk about how our daughter was a 'little citizen' at school: the manners they teach them, the ability to be in a group and interact with others, the skills to sit in a circle, pay attention, be heard, share. As she gets ready to go to kindergarten this year, we are so grateful that our time at OMS prepared her for this next phase. She is on the young side for K but we feel confident that she is ready for it and a HUGE part of this is her time at OMS. We'd recommend this school to anyone."
— Kira