How to Apply to Hudson
Apply for the 2025/2026 School Year
Hudson Country Montessori School values each child and their individual nature. We are committed to the belief that every child deserves an education in a nurturing and supportive environment. We strive to keep tuition affordable – a quality education is a priority– not a privilege. Our highly-trained faculties reflect and share our belief in the human potential and the power of a quality education. HCMS will help each student discover and develop the unique talents and possibilities that are his and her birthright.
Hudson Country Montessori School is a family-friendly school that appreciates diversity and embraces differences. We strive to help our students become respectful, socially adept, and compassionate leaders.
We invite you to take the first step in our admissions process and visit our beautiful facility in Danbury and observe the children and teachers in action.
Infant Admissions Process (Danbury Only)
1.) Schedule a Visit
Please set-up a date to visit the school by scheduling a visit or calling:
Carmela DiBlasi: Danbury Campus (203) 744-8088
2.) The Parent/Child Visit
After a brief tour of the infant community and the school, you and your child will meet privately with the Infant/Toddler Coordinator for 20 to 30 minutes. The Infant/Toddler Coordinator will ask you a number of questions to get to know your child and find out how you are hoping your child will benefit from his/her time with us. We will also describe the school’s philosophy and developmental goals for your child. We welcome any questions you have about the Montessori method and how it works at school and at home.
3.) Application
Open the online Application Form. The office will normally call you by the next workday to complete the application process and guide you through the next steps. Space is limited. Decisions for admissions are made on a rolling basis as spaces become available.
Danbury Infant Application Form
4.) Health Assessment Record
State of CT Health Regulations requires all children to have a Health Assessment Record completed by a pediatrician prior to enrollment. The form may be printed here for your convenience:
Official Health Assessment Form
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into our infant community.
Tuition Assistance is not available for Infants.
Information on our Tuition Schedule and Fees
Toddlers Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a Visit
Please set-up a date to visit the school by scheduling a visit (link) or calling:
Carmela DiBlasi: Danbury Campus (203) 744-8088
2.) The Parent/Child Visit
After a brief tour of the toddler community and the school, you and your child will meet privately with the Toddler Coordinator for 20 to 30 minutes. The Toddler Coordinator will ask you a number of questions to get to know your child and find out how you are hoping your child will benefit from his/her time with us. We will also describe the school’s philosophy and developmental goals for your child. We welcome any questions you have about the Montessori method and how it works at school and at home.
3.) Application
Open the online Application Form. The office will normally call you by the next workday to complete the application process and guide you through the next steps. Space is limited. Decisions for admissions are made on a rolling basis as spaces become available.
4.) Health Assessment Record
State of CT Health Regulations requires all children to have a Health Assessment Record completed by a pediatrician prior to enrollment. The form may be printed here for your convenience:
OFFICIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into our Toddler community.
Tuition Assistance is not available for Toddlers.
Primary age (3-K) Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a Visit
Please set-up a date to visit the school by scheduling a visit or calling:
Delia Wroblewski: Danbury Campus (203) 744-8088
2.) The Parent/Child Visit
After a tour of the Primary community and the school, you and your child will meet privately with our Early Childhood Coordinator for 20 to 30 minutes. The Coordinator will ask you a number of questions to get to know your child and find out how you are hoping your child will benefit from his/her time with us. We will also describe the school’s philosophy and developmental goals for your child. We welcome any questions you have about the Montessori method and how it works at school and at home.
3.) Application
Open the online Application Form. The office will normally call you by the next workday to complete the application process and guide you through the next steps. Space is limited. Decisions for admissions are made on a rolling basis as spaces become available.
4.) Health Assessment Record
State of CT Health Regulations requires all children to have a Health Assessment Record completed by a pediatrician prior to enrollment. The form may be printed here for your convenience:
OFFICIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into our Primary community.
5.) Tuition/Tuition Assistance
The school participates in a Pilot Program that is part of a larger grant program that provides subsidized tuition for a limited number of qualifying students. For more information on this program please contact:
203-744-8088
Kindergarten Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a Visit
Please set-up a date to visit the school by scheduling a visit or calling:
Danbury Campus (203) 744-8088
2.) The Parent/Child Visit
After a tour of the Montessori Kindergarten classrooms and the school, you and your child will meet privately with our Kindergarten Admissions Coordinator for 20 to 30 minutes. (If your first visit is an Open House we will schedule a follow-up visit.) We will have a conversation about your child and your goals to find out if this is the best environment for him/her. We will also describe the school’s progressive educational philosophy and how it prepares your child for academic achievement and personal success. We also look forward to answering any questions you might have about how our philosophy can be extended to support your child’s development and education at home.
3.) Student Visit to Classroom
To ensure the Montessori learning environment is the right choice for your child, we welcome him/her to join one of our classes for two half days to get better acquainted with one another. At the end of that time, your family and the school will typically know if our learning environment is a place where your child can excel. Before your child comes for a visit, please submit the Student Visit Form.
4.) Application
Open the online Application Form. The office will normally call you by the next workday to complete the application process and guide you through the next steps. Space is limited. Decisions for admissions are made on a rolling basis as spaces become available.
5.) Health Assessment Record
State of CT Health Regulations requires all children to have a Health Assessment Record completed by a pediatrician prior to enrollment. The form may be printed here for your convenience:
OFFICIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into our Primary – Kindergarten community.
6.) Tuition/Tuition Assistance
The school offers a Tuition Assistance program for qualified students. For more information on this program please contact:
Megin Meyer or Ms. Soledad: 203-744-8088
Elementary Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a Visit
Please set-up a date to visit the school by scheduling a visit or calling:
Pamela Sauls: Danbury Campus (203) 744-8088
2.) The Parent/Child Visit
After a tour of the Montessori Elementary classrooms and the school, you and your child will meet privately with our Elementary Admissions Coordinator for 30 minutes to an hour. (If your first visit is an Open House we will schedule a follow-up visit.) We will ask you a number of questions to get to know your child and find out how you are hoping your child will benefit from his/her time with us. We will also describe the school’s progressive educational philosophy and how it prepares your child for academic achievement and personal success. We also look forward to answering any questions you might have about how our philosophy can be extended to support your child’s development and education at home. We welcome any questions you have about the Montessori method and how it works at school and at home.
3.) Student Visit to Classroom
To ensure the Montessori learning environment is the right choice for your child, we invite him/her to join one of our classes for two days. During our time together, the teacher will assess your child’s academic achievement and social/emotional skills through a brief formal assessment and through observation. At the end of that time, your family and the school will typically know if our learning environment is a place where your child can excel. Before your child comes for a visit, please submit the Student Visit Form.
4.) Application
Submit the online Application Form. The office will normally call you by the next workday to complete the application process and guide you through the next steps. Space is limited. Decisions for admissions are made on a rolling basis as spaces become available.
5.) Health Assessment Record
State of CT Health Regulations requires all children to have a Health Assessment Record completed by a pediatrician prior to enrollment. The form may be printed here for your convenience:
OFFICIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into our Elementary community.
6.) Tuition/Tuition Assistance
The school offers a Tuition Assistance program for qualified students. For more information on this program please contact:
Mark Meyer: 203-744-8088 or,
Mrs. Sauls: 203-744-8088
Middle School Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a Visit
Please set-up a date to visit the school by scheduling a visit or calling:
Kristen McCarthy: Danbury Campus (203) 744-8088
2.) The Parent/Child Visit
After a tour of the Montessori Middle School classrooms and the school, you and your child will meet privately with our Middle School Admissions Coordinator 30 minutes to an hour. (If your first visit is an Open House we will schedule a follow-up visit.) We will ask you a number of questions to get to know your child and find out how you are hoping your child will benefit from his/her time with us. We will also describe the school’s progressive educational philosophy and how it prepares your child for academic achievement and personal success. We also look forward to answering any questions you might have about how our philosophy can be extended to support your child’s development and education at home. We welcome any questions you have about the Montessori method and how it works at school and at home.
3.) Student Visit to Classroom
To ensure the Montessori learning environment is the right choice for your child, we invite him/her to join one of our classes for two days. During our time together, the teacher will assess your child’s academic achievement and social/emotional skills through a brief formal assessment and through observation. At the end of that time, your family and the school will typically know if our learning environment is a place where your child can excel. Before your child comes for a visit, please submit the Student Visit Form.
4.) Application
Submit the online Application Form. The office will normally call you by the next workday to complete the application process and guide you through the next steps. Space is limited. Decisions for admissions are made on a rolling basis as spaces become available.
5.) Health Assessment Record
State of CT Health Regulations requires all children to have a Health Assessment Record completed by a pediatrician prior to enrollment. The form may be printed here for your convenience:
OFFICIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into our Middle School community.
6.) Tuition/Tuition Assistance
The school offers a Tuition Assistance program for qualified students. For more information on this program please contact:
Mark Meyer: 203-744-8088 or,
Delia Wroblewski: 203-744-8088
