Admissions Process

Welcome! We’re so glad you’re exploring our school and the opportunities we offer for your child’s growth. Our admissions process is designed to be simple and supportive, guiding you step by step toward enrollment.

First, explore the programs we offer: Academic Enrichment (K - 2nd grade), Russian Language Immersion (ages 5 - 8 years), and Early Childhood Development (ages 3 - 5 years), and find the one that’s the best fit for your child. Then, follow the process outlined below to begin the enrollment process. We look forward to welcoming you to our learning community!

  1. Submit an Enrollment Interest Form, selecting your program(s) of interest.

  2. Schedule an in-person interview. Once we receive your form, we will contact you to arrange a meeting. This will allow us to learn more about your child and share information about our school. We encourage the whole family to attend.

  3. New student orientation. If your child is selected, we will invite you to attend a new student orientation to prepare your family for a smooth transition into our Montessori program.

Waitlist Policy. If a space is not available, your family will be placed on our waitlist. We will notify you as soon as a spot opens up. We truly appreciate your interest in our school and your patience as we work to accommodate all interested families.

Before You Begin

We invite parents to take a moment to review this information so you can fully understand what our programs offer—and what they do not. If anything is unclear or you have questions, please reach out to us. We’ll be happy to guide you and provide any additional details you need.

Academic Enrichment Program (K - 2nd grade)

  • This program currently supports home-based education only.

  • Although we are in the process of obtaining private school licensing with the Hawaii Association of Public Schools (HAIS), this has not yet been finalized.

  • To enroll, children must be designated as receiving a home-based education and have Form DOE 4140 on file with their local school.

 

Russian Language Immersion Program (ages 5 - 8 years)

  • This program is for enrichment only and is not designed to substitute for enrollment in a school program.

  • Children must be enrolled in a licensed school or home-based education to participate.

Early Childhood Development Program (ages 3 - 5 years)

  • This program is not a licensed child care.

  • We are currently completing the licensing process with the Department of Human Services (DHS), but it is not yet finalized.

  • At this time, this program provides an enrichment opportunity only.

 

Financial Support / Scholarships

  • At this time, we cannot provide scholarships or funding support.

  • Once we are fully licensed by the HAIS and DHS, we plan to offer financial assistance.

School Legal and Tax Status

  • Our school is registered as a non-profit corporation in the state of Hawaii under EIN 992978361 and GE-157-680-1792-01.

  • We are tax exempt with a G-6 status from the state of Hawaii.

  • We are in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service.

 

*Nondiscrimination Policy: It is the policy of Growing Minds Montessori Academy to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of its admissions policies, educational policies, or any other school-administered programs.