enrollment
Update as of 4/1/2024 - We are a small program, and our program size coupled with industry-wide staffing challenges have led to our inability to enroll any new children at this time. We are currently at capacity through September of 2025. That said, enrollment changes do happen and we are happy to place children on our waitlist should openings occur. Any program vacancies will be posted here as they occur.
When do you enroll new students?
We enroll new students as spots become available, which generally occurs between late June and August.
Our Pre-School Program:
While we do maintain a waiting list, we generally do not have openings for preschool during the school year, which runs from September through end of June. From the beginning of July through August, we transition graduating students to Kindergarten and welcome new students as spots become available. Any new students that do not join us during the summer begin enrollment at the end of August. Generally, our first day of school aligns with Montpelier Public Schools.
Our Birth-Three Program:
Enrollment for openings are filled as they arise. Families are encouraged to complete a wait list application so they can be eligible for a spot as they become available.
How do I know you have openings?
If we have an immediate opening OR any anticipated future openings, this will be reflected here on our website.
What is your your enrollment process?
Children are enrolled for the coming school year in mid-March for Pre-K the following year, or as spots become available. To fill our enrollment, we begin with our current wait list applicants. We enroll children on the waiting list in the following order: children of National Life employees, children of National Life tenant employees, children of siblings currently enrolled, siblings of MCH alumni, and enrollments from the community. At the time of enrollment, families will complete a full application and enrollment contract. At this point, we generally know when during the summer enrollment spots will be available.
waitlist
You may submit a waitlist application at any time. Waitlist priorities are as follow: 1. National Life Employees; 2. National Life Tenant Employees; 3. Currently enrolled siblings; 4. MCH Alumni
To get on the waitlist, please complete and return the application below along with a nonrefundable $25 application fee.
Please note that our hours of operation are from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and our school calendar most closely aligns with the Montpelier Roxbury School District.
(You will receive an email confirmation when your application is received.)
TUITION
All of our enrollments are for full-time attendance only. You are not required to have your child to attend for all days that they are enrolled.
TUITION FEES FOR 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR (effective 3/1/23)
Infant Care (0-2 years old by 9/1) - $346/ week - $1,500/ month
Toddler Care (2 years old by 9/1) - $323/week - $1,400/month
Preschool (3 years of by 9/1) (Universal Pre-K year is September through June)
Full-time (5 days/week at $1353 per month)
With Universal Pre-K Tuition (for the months of September through June): $987.40 per month
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Montpelier Children’s House accepts state-funded Child Care Financial Assistance and is also a pre-qualified provider to receive Universal Pre-K tuition payments under Act 166. Act 166 tuition payments are available to children who are age 3 by September 1st of the school year.
2022-2023 Act 166 tuition payments totaling $3,536 are applied to tuition from September through June. Families are responsible for the full tuition amount for July and August.
For Montpelier Children’s House to receive tuition payments on behalf of your child, you must complete registration with your school district before the beginning of the school year. Please contact your school district for more information.
SUMMER ENROLLMENT
Montpelier Children’s House is a year-round program, and returning students must be continuously enrolled through the summer to hold their enrollment spot.
TOURS
Due to high demand and staffing limitations, we are not scheduling tours at this time. If you are interested in a tour, you are invited to contact us and we would be happy to get in touch when we are able to schedule tours again.