Hours

Koru Montessori is open January to December, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm. We cater for children aged 2 to 6 years.

Enrolment process:

• Complete an Application for enrolment. We will then enter your child’s name on our waiting list
• We will invite you to visit Koru Montessori if you have not already done so
• Subject to a place being available, we will contact you and confirm a timetable and start date for your child. You are welcome to contact Koru Montessori at any time to check on the waiting list, should you wish to.
• To secure your place on the wait list the $50.00 enrolment fee must accompany the enrolment form.
• Places are offered to children in order of priority:
  • Age appropriate
  • Siblings
  • Transfers from other Montessori schools
  • Date of registration on the waitlist

Policy regarding Fees

• There are minimum attendance requirements for over 3 year olds.
• Fees are paid fortnightly in advance by automatic payment into Koru Montessori account
• 20 hours ECE funding is available to children aged 3-5 years providing the Attestation form has been completed in full.
• Koru Montessori is open 50 weeks of the year with a closure for approximately 2 weeks at Christmas.
• Attendance fees are reviewed annually
• Fees are charged for statutory holidays, school holidays and sick days.
• Each family is entitled to two(2) weeks fee free holiday per calendar year (conditions apply)
• We require four weeks notice in writing if you wish to terminate your enrolment at Koru Montessori
• Work and Income subsidy available if you are eligible
• Any changes made to attendance must be notified in writing or completion of a change form

For further information please ask to see our full Summary of Operation and Policy and Procedures documents

Attendance Sessions

Food

Koru Montessori provides morning and afternoon tea. Children attending the morning or full day are required to bring a packed lunch box. We cater for food allergies and have a Healthy Food Policy.

Enrolment Form