The Montessori Theory is an approach to learning developed by Maria Montessori where the key principles are Independence, Observation, Following the Child, Correcting the Child, Prepared Environment and Absorbent Mind. It is within these concepts we find the reasoning behind why things are such in a Montessori environment. Discovery Montessori is a private school founded by Karen Nelson in 1982. W
e currently offer enrollment for preschool through eighth grade, as well as before and after care for our enrolled students. Beginning our 2022-23 school year, we will be offering half day options for our preschool and kindergarten programs. Class times:
Preschool - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Pre-K & Kindergarten - 8:45am to 3:15pm
1st grade and up - 8:45am to 3:15pm
Extended care hours - 6:00am to 8:45am & 3:15pm to 5:45pm
Tuition rates:
Registration Fee All Students: $125 1st child; $100 each additional child
Monthly 2022-23 Rates:
Preschool:
5 day all day $974
5 day ½ day $585 Lunch $110
4 days all day $859
4 days ½ day $517 Lunch $100
3 day all day $675
3 day ½ day $437 Lunch $80
2 day all day $564
2 day ½ day $364 Lunch $60
Pre-K/Kindergarten:
5 day all day: $1002
5 day ½ day: $600
Snack Fee (monthly) Kindergarten/Preschool Only: $30 full day/$15 half day
1sth-6th Grade: $1002
7-8th Grade: $1052
Supply Fee (once yearly): $65 Elementary $100 middle school
Extended Care:
Up to 2 hours:
5 days: $220 Additional hours: $20 each month (2-3 hours-$240, 3-4+ hours-$260)
3 days: $168 Additional hours: $15 each month (2-3 hours-$183, 3-4+ hours-$198)
2 days: $142 Additional hours: $12 each month (2-3 hours-$164, 3-4+ hours-$186)
Incidental: $15 per hour
Sibling Discount: 10% off lowest rate (for example elem & preschool, the discount would be off the preschool)
Military/DOD/Kitsap County Employee Discount (if not eligible for NACCRA): 5%
Additional Fees:
Incidental Lunch: $20 per lunch session
Emergency Kit: $15 (good for 5 years)