Bala House Montessori School

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Summary

Contact Info

Bala House Montessori School
P.O. Box 2480
Bala Cynwyd , PA  19004
www.balahouse.org

Tel: (610) 664-6767

Director: Diane Force, School Director
admissions@balahouse.org

Application Information

Applications accepted Minimum age at admission in september: 2 years and 9 months (child will turn 3 years old on or before december 1st of that current school year). rolling admissions occurring after december 1st: child will be at least three years old at admission date. initially, parents visit the bala house to determine if this is an environment that they would like for their child. we schedule a visit for the child.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day Yes

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1969

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"At Bala House, young people discover themselves as creative, independent people in a diverse, supportive Montessori environment. "
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach



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Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 years 9 months to
5 years
$5989/Year
From 2 years 9 months to
5 years
$7260/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$7260/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$8448/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$8448/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$9254/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$9254/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$9466/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$9466/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$9673/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$9673/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$10058/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$10058/Year
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$10136/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Extended Care nonrefundable deposit =$25
Three days per week, 1:00-3:30 p.m. $3225
Four days per week, 1:00-3:30 p.m. $3869
Five days per week, 1:00-3:30 p.m. $4512
Three days plus Extended Care, 1:00-5:45 p.m. $4053
Four days plus Extended Care, 1:00-5:45 p.m. $5932
Five days plus Extended Care, 1:00-5:45 p.m. $7222
-"Bala House offers extended care for children of working parents. The program included early drop-off from 8:00am and afternoon care from noon until 5:45pm. The extended care program combines many of the practical life experiences found in the morning Montessori classrooms, with outdoor play, theme-based learning projects, and opportunities for creative and imaginary plays.
Extended Care may be purchased on an hourly basis after 3:30 p.m.
Three days plus Extended Care, 1:00-5:45 p.m. $4053
Four days plus Extended Care, 1:00-5:45 p.m. $5932
Five days plus Extended Care, 1:00-5:45 p.m. $7222
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Minimum age at admission in september: 2 years and 9 months (child will turn 3 years old on or before december 1st of that current school year). rolling admissions occurring after december 1st: child will be at least three years old at admission date. initially, parents visit the bala house to determine if this is an environment that they would like for their child. we schedule a visit for the child.

Application fee: $50

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Waiting List  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 9 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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