Admissions
Our three-step process
Our three-step process
Registration is now open for 2025-2026 school year.
01 Tour & Visit
03 Enroll
Tuition information
**NEW EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT**
A discount of $150.00 per child
RETURNING students who complete their enrollment by December 31st
NEW students who complete their enrollment by February 28th
TUITION COMPARISON
St. Philomena Montessori is a unique Catholic Montessori school in our area which offers Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religious formation in conjunction with the Montessori Method of classroom instruction. Good Shepherd Montessori in Cincinnati and St. Joseph Montessori in Columbus are two schools which provide similar programs. The tuition comparison below reveals the value provided by St. Philomena Montessori in McCartyville.
| St. Philomena | St. Joseph (Columbus) | West Side Montessori (Toledo) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | $ 3,500 | $ 10,100 | $ 13,915 |
| Preschool | $ 4,150 | $ 9,400 | $ 12,855 |
| Kindergarten | $ 8,150 | $ 13,280 | $ 21,750 |
| Elementary | $ 8,150 | $ 13,280 | $ 21,800 |
| Half-Day Toddler | $ 3,500/yr = $ 67.31/week |
|---|---|
| Half-Day Pre-school | $ 4,150/yr = $79.81/week |
| Full-Day Kindergarten | $ 8,150/yr = $156.73/week |
| Lower Elementary | $ 8,150/yr = $156.73/week |
Tuition Assistance
At Saint Philomena Montessori, we understand that each families' financial circumstances are unique. Our mission is to make a Catholic education an affordable option for all children. Current and prospective SPM families have several avenues to explore for financial assistance in offsetting the cost of tuition. Please reach out to us to discuss your financial assistance options.
Families may apply for financial assistance for our school via the FACTS portal below. Information remains confidential and awards are distributed based on need. Tuition assistance is in addition to an early bird discount.
Tuition Management
St. Philomena Montessori uses FACTS tuition management system to facilitate easy online payment options. Payment plans include annual, semi-annual, and monthly beginning July 1st.
Childcare
Childcare is available for all toddlers -pre-school enrolled families M-F billed weekly at the following rates:
| 1st Child | $70.00/week |
|---|---|
| 2nd Child | $60.00/week |
| 3rd Child | $50.00/week |
Our half-day childcare option for children ages toddler-5, provides your child with a smooth transition from pre-school to daycare. Childcare is 11:00am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday. Childcare includes time for lunch, recess, rest, and unstructured supervised play. Consistent are the Montessori elements of hands-on materials, movement, and independent choice.
