FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY IS AT OUR CORE.

 

Toddler Tuition Models*

  • The Montessori Community School of Rhode Island is proud to be the only school in the state that accepts the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). To learn more about applying and assessing your eligibility for CCAP, visit the Rhode Island DHS website.

  • We are committed to ensuring that finances are never a barrier to receiving a quality early childhood education. For families who are not eligible for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), we offer need-based tuition discounts through our financial aid application. Please note that the financial aid application is a separate process from the admissions application. Due to limited classroom capacities, our financial aid slots fill quickly, and we regret that we cannot offer assistance to all families who apply. We encourage families to apply for financial aid as early as possible to secure consideration.

  • Our full tuition reflects the value of the Montessori philosophy through an anti-bias, anti-racist and social justice lens, small class sizes, and the personalized attention each child receives in our nurturing learning environment. By choosing full tuition, families are investing in a program that fosters independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We welcome all families to explore how our unique approach can support their child’s growth and development. See our full tuition rates below.

*To be eligible for acceptance to one of our programs, toddlers must be 18-36 months old by September 1st.

 

At the Montessori Community School of Rhode Island, we believe that finances should never be an obstacle to accessing high-quality, Montessori education.

The first schools founded by Dr. Maria Montessori were created for families who could not afford childcare. Returning Montessori to its social justice roots, we offer three models to make our exceptional, early childhood education accessible for all families through a variety of unique tuition models to best serve our community’s needs.

 

Primary Tuition Models*

  • In a historic partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Education, MCS RI now offers tuition free education for eligible, Providence based families.

    Please note that CCAP or Free-Tuition eligibility is limited by the following parameters and processes:

    • Providence children (who will be 48 months old by September 1, 2025) may enter the Rhode Island Department of Education State Pre-K lottery. Learnmore about the lottery here and/or sign up to stay informed about the upcoming 2025-2026 process.

    • If selected in the Rhode Island Department of Education lottery, proof of age, residency, and income will be required.

    • Current MCS RI toddler students (who will be 36 or 48 months old by September 1, 2025), maintain CCAP eligibility, and are Providence residents are eligible to matriculate into this classroom.

    • Current MCS students who meet the age and residency requirements may enter the lottery; however, no preference will be given to current students for these seats, as they are open to all city residents.

  • The Montessori Community School of Rhode Island is proud to be the only school in the state that accepts the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). To learn more about applying and assessing your eligibility for CCAP, visit the Rhode Island DHS website.

  • We are committed to ensuring that finances are never a barrier to receiving a quality early childhood education. For families who are not eligible for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), we offer need-based tuition discounts through our financial aid application. Please note that the financial aid application is a separate process from the admissions application. Due to limited classroom capacities, our financial aid slots fill quickly, and we regret that we cannot offer assistance to all families who apply.

  • Our full tuition reflects the value of the Montessori philosophy through an anti-bias, anti-racist and social justice lens, small class sizes, and the personalized attention each child receives in our nurturing learning environment. By choosing full tuition, families are investing in a program that fosters independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We welcome all families to explore how our unique approach can support their child’s growth and development. See our full tuition rates below.

*To be eligible for acceptance to one of our programs, primary students must be 3-5 years old by September 1st.

Please note that our early care and after care programs are offered as an out-of-pocket expense unless your CCAP eligibility hours cover these times.

Visit our FAQ (frequently asked questions) page for more information about our admissions process and philosophy.