Our program

Ratio + Age Range

Tulip Tree Montessori is intentionally small, with an adult to child ratio of 1:4. This ensures that we are able to provide the highest level of individualized care to each child and their family.

Tulip Tree is specifically curated for walking toddlers three years old and younger. If your child turns 3 after January 1 during the school year (Aug-June), they are eligible for enrollment.

Montessori Curriculum

Our Montessori curriculum consists of five main subjects areas - practical life skill building, psycho-sensory motor development, music + movement, language, and arts + crafts. All of our formal lessons take place during 2 hours of uninterrupted work time each morning.

hours + Location

Full Day - 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday

Half Day - 8:00am - 12:00pm Monday-Thursday

Tulip Tree Montessori offers two care options, full or half days, Monday through Thursday. We have regularly scheduled seasonal breaks throughout the year, totaling 42 weeks of care. Each family receives a school calendar the Spring prior to the start of the school year.

Tulip Tree is nestled in the Glendale neighborhood on the North East side of Indianapolis. Exact location shared during the enrollment process.

grace + courtesy

In addition to our formal curriculum, we prioritize the development of grace and courtesy skills within our community. We do this by modeling the behaviors we want to see and by introducing language that lays a foundation towards respecting others.

tuition

Full Day - $1250/mo.

Half Day - $1100/mo.

Our school year is from August through June. Tuition includes a comprehensive Montessori education, daily organic homemade snacks, outdoor attire needed for our year-round outdoor adventures, and hypoallergenic diapers + wipes.

outdoors

We go outside every single day. Yes, even on frigid winter days and during pouring rain. Our time spent outdoors provides young children with essential gross motor refinement, opportunities for social problem solving, and deeply satisfying sensory experiences.

Admissions process

  • The first step is to apply using the form below. We will review it and get back to you as soon as possible.

  • We interview families in a public place prior to the tour.

  • We will walk you through the classroom and introduce you to the Montessori approach to education.

  • We invite all new families to observe our classroom in action. This helps solidify what Montessori is and how their child will spend their days.

  • The final step is to set up a home visit. This is a special visit our lead teacher makes to your home to meet your child in their element and where they feel the most safe - at home. This visit takes place the week before school begins to help reduce those first day jitters.

Application

Tulip Tree Montessori is a toddler program (1 and 2 yr olds) nestled in the Glendale neighborhood on the North East side of Indianapolis. Our exact location will be provided to families after the interview process.

Interested in joining our community? Apply today and we will be in touch!