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 New Rochelle and observe the children and teachers in action.
Toddlers (18-32 months) Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a tour
Please set-up a date to tour the school by clicking on the button below or calling:
Lisa O’Malley: (914) 636-6202
2.) The Parent/Child tour
You and your child will be given a brief tour of the school and the toddler community by the Toddler Coordinator. The Toddler Coordinator will ask you a number of questions to get to know your child. 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.
After your tour, fill out the application below.
3.) Application
Complete and submit the online Application Form.
The office will call you within a few days after the submission of your application to inform you about availability. Space is limited. Decisions for admissions are made on a rolling basis as spaces become available.
4.) enrollment forms
If your child has been accepted to enroll, please complete the enrollment forms.
TODDLER ENROLLMENT FORMS
5.) Health Assessment Record
If you did not previously include your child's health assessment forms with the enrollment forms, please submit the completed health forms. State of NY Health Regulations require all children to have a NYS Health Form completed by a pediatrician and submitted to the school prior to enrollment. Please print the form below and give to your pediatrician for completion.
- Save forms as your child’s name.
- Email as an attachment to [email protected].
- In subject title, type “Health Forms for (insert child’s name here)”.
To submit the completed NYS Health Form to the school, follow the instructions above.
6.) Tuition Schedule
Information on our Tuition Schedule and Fees
Additional information that may be of interest:
Some toddlers experience anxiety during the first days of school. A Phase-In Period can help ease your child’s adjustment to a new environment. Below are a few tips to help your child adjust.
Preschool (2 Years 9 Months - 5 Years) Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a tour
Please set-up a date to tour the school by clicking on the button below or calling:
Lisa O’Malley: (914) 636-6202
2.) The Parent/Child tour
You and your child will be given a brief tour of the school and the Preschool community by the Primary Coordinator. The Primary Coordinator will ask you a number of questions to get to know your child. 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.
After your tour, fill out the application below.
3.) Application
Complete and submit the online Application Form.
The office will call you within a few days after the submission of your application to set up an interview.
4.) Interview
You will bring your child to the main office on the scheduled date and the Primary Coordinator will take your child to a classroom to conduct the interview. Once completed, the Primary Coordinator will bring your child back to the main office and ask you a number of questions to get to know your child. After the interview is complete, you will be contacted by the school regarding your child's enrollment status.
5.) enrollment forms
If your child has been accepted to enroll, please complete the enrollment forms.
PRIMARY ENROLLMENT FORMS
6.) Health Assessment Record
If you did not previously include your child's health assessment forms with the enrollment forms, please submit the completed health forms. State of NY Health Regulations require all children to have a NYS Health Form completed by a pediatrician and submitted to the school prior to enrollment. Please print the form below and give to your pediatrician for completion.
- Save forms as your child’s name.
- Email as an attachment to [email protected].
- In subject title, type “Health Forms for (insert child’s name here)”.
To submit the completed NYS Health Form to the school, follow the instructions above.
7.) Tuition& Assistance
Information on our Tuition Schedule and Fees
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.
8.) Transition into Hudson
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into the Hudson community.
Additional information that may be of interest:
Kindergarten Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a tour
Please set-up a date to tour the school by clicking on the button below or calling:
Lisa O’Malley: (914) 636-6202
2.) The Parent/Child tour
You and your child will be given a brief tour of the school and the Kindergarten community by the Primary Coordinator. The Primary Coordinator will ask you a number of questions to get to know your child. 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.
After your tour, fill out the application below.
3.) Application
Complete and submit the online Application Form.
The office will call you within a few days after the submission of your application to set up an interview.
4.) Interview
You will bring your child to the main office on the scheduled date and the Primary Coordinator will take your child to a classroom to conduct the interview. Once completed, the Primary Coordinator will bring your child back to the main office and ask you a number of questions to get to know your child. After the interview is complete, you will be contacted by the school regarding your child's enrollment status.
5.) enrollment forms
If your child has been accepted to enroll, please complete the enrollment forms.
Kindergarten ENROLLMENT FORMS
6.) Health Assessment Record
If you did not previously include your child's health assessment forms with the enrollment forms, please submit the completed health forms. State of NY Health Regulations require all children to have a NYS Health Form completed by a pediatrician and submitted to the school prior to enrollment. Please print the form below and give to your pediatrician for completion.
- Save forms as your child’s name.
- Email as an attachment to [email protected].
- In subject title, type “Health Forms for (insert child’s name here)”.
To submit the completed NYS Health Form to the school, follow the instructions above.
7.) Tuition& Assistance
The Kindergarten grade is the 3rd year of the Montessori Primary program. As such, in Montessori, Kindergarten tuition is also called Primary Tuition.
Information on our Tuition Schedule and Fees
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.
8.) Transition into Hudson
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into the Hudson community.
Additional information that may be of interest:
lower Elementary (grades 1-3) Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a tour
Please set-up a date to tour the school by clicking on the button below or calling:
Lisa O’Malley: (914) 636-6202
2.) The Parent/Child Tour
You and your child will be given a brief tour of the school and the Lower Elementary community by the Lower Elementary Coordinator. The Lower Elementary 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 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.
After your tour, fill out the application below.
3.) Application
Complete and submit the online Application Form.
The office will contact you within a few days after the submission of your application to set up a student day visit/assessment. You will also be asked to submit your child's report cards from the last 2 school years.
4.) Student Visit to Classroom
To ensure the Montessori learning environment is the right choice for your child, we invite your child to join the Lower Elementary class for one day. Before your child comes for a visit, please submit the Student Visit Form. 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. After the assessment is complete, you will be contacted by the school regarding your child's enrollment status.
5.) enrollment forms
If your child has been accepted to enroll, please complete the enrollment forms.
Lower elementary ENROLLMENT FORMS
6.) Health Assessment Forms
If your child has been accepted to enroll, please submit the completed health forms. State of NY Health Regulations require all children to have a NYS Health Form completed by a pediatrician and submitted to the school prior to enrollment. Please print the form below and give to your pediatrician for completion.
- Save forms as your child’s name.
- Email as an attachment to [email protected].
- In subject title, type “Health Forms for (insert child’s name here)”.
To submit the completed NYS Health Form to the school, follow the instructions above.
7.) Tuition& Assistance
Information on our Tuition Schedule and Fees
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.
8.) Transition into Hudson
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into the Hudson community.
Additional information that may be of interest:
upper elementary/Middle School (grades 4-8) Admissions Process
1.) Schedule a tour
Please set-up a date to tour the school by clicking on the button below or calling:
Lisa O’Malley: (914) 636-6202
2.) The Parent/Child Tour
You and your child will be given a brief tour of the school and the Upper Elementary / Middle School community by the Middle School Coordinator. 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.
After your tour, fill out the application below.
3.) Application
Complete and submit the online Application Form.
The office will contact you within a few days after the submission of your application to set up a student day visit/assessment. You will also be asked to submit your child's report cards from the last 2 school years.
upper elementary / MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM
4.) Student Visit to Classroom
To ensure the Montessori learning environment is the right choice for your child, we invite your child to join the Upper Elementary or Middle School class for one day. Before your child comes for a visit, please submit the Student Visit Form. 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. After the assessment is complete, you will be contacted by the school regarding your child's enrollment status.
5.) enrollment forms
If your child has been accepted to enroll, please complete the enrollment forms.
Lower elementary ENROLLMENT FORMS
6.) Health Assessment Forms
If your child has been accepted to enroll, please submit the completed health forms. State of NY Health Regulations require all children to have a NYS Health Form completed by a pediatrician and submitted to the school prior to enrollment. Please print the form below and give to your pediatrician for completion.
- Save forms as your child’s name.
- Email as an attachment to [email protected].
- In subject title, type “Health Forms for (insert child’s name here)”.
To submit the completed NYS Health Form to the school, follow the instructions above.
7.) Tuition& Assistance
Information on our Tuition Schedule and Fees
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.
8.) Transition into Hudson
At the end of the enrollment process, with your help, we will gently transition your child into the Hudson community.
