2013-2014 Tuition Schedule

Tuition rates vary depending on the program and the individual child care needs of your family.  The All Year Montessori Classroom is available at a very competitive weekly rate.  We realize that a Montessori education is a significant investment in your child's future.   We have a robust Scholarship Assistance Program in place.  We encourage you to schedule a visit to see for yourself what sets Montessori apart from traditional education and how we can help you choose Montessori for your child and for your family.

Tuition is inclusive and there is no additional charge for educational fees, supplies or books, although primary parents will occasionally be asked to do classroom laundry and donate food preparation and/or flower arranging supplies. 

10% sibling discount will apply to all second and subsequently enrolled children.  

Families are expected to financially support the JMS Annual Fund, at their own individual comfort level. Additional voluntary fundraising opportunities are made available throughout the school year.

Financial aid is available.  For more information, click here.

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All deposits, tuition payments and fees become non-refundable if the application is withdrawn by the family once placement has been granted. Because it is in the best interests of each individual child and the class to stagger start dates, September start dates are not prorated.  Tuition payments reserve each child’s place in class. All proration begins on October 1.

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Payment Options
 
1)  Annual Tuition (minus applicable tuition deposits) - Due in full, by August invoice date.  Annual tuition for students starting on/after October 1 is due on invoiced date.
 
2)  Semi-Annual Tuition (minus applicable tuition deposits) - Due half in August, half in January, by date invoiced.  Initial installment of Semi-Annual tuition for students starting on/after October 1 is due on invoiced date. This option is not available to students who start after December.
 
3)  Monthly Tuition (minus applicable tuition deposits) is administered by the FACTS Tuition Management Service and is paid over 10 months (July – April).  Tuition financing will incur a 5% service charge per family, applied to the oldest child's tuition.  All accounts will be considered Semi-Annual until such time as the agreement is submitted.  All FACTS accounts conclude in April, regardless of start date or contract execution date.  You can access the JMS FACTS website by following the link below:
 
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4)  Child Care Resource and Referrral client co-pays are determined by DHS.  Families make monthly co-pay payments directly to JMS.  Families are wholly responsible for any balances not paid by CCR&R.

 

 

For additional details, policies, procedures and a full schedule of fees, please see our Payment Policy page

Please contact our Business Manager, Ms. Kathy Bertani, at (815) 741-4180, ext. 13, if you have any questions.

Upcoming Events

"Informational Tours"

Visit JMS, speak with our Head of School, and see a Montessori class at work. Tours are available on Fridays at 1:30 p.m., and by appointment.  Contact the school to schedule your visit and learn more about how we can help you choose Joliet Montessori for your child and your family.

"Wheels to the Stars" 

The Elementary Spring Play will be held at the Jacob Henry Mansion Ballroom on Wed, May 8, at 6:30 p.m.  This performance is open to the public and anyone wishing to learn more about the Montessori Elementary Program at JMS. TIckets are $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for students and children under 3 are free. For more information, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

"Student Alumi Open House"

Alumni students of Mrs Cornstubble's are invited to join us on Fri, May 28, for an Open House being held from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Food, fun and games are planned to help celebrate Mrs. Cornstubble's Retirement.

"Mrs. Cornsubble's Retirement Celebration"

Parents, Friends and Adult Alumi are invited to join us on Thu, Jun 20, at 6:30 p.m. To be added to the invitation list or to submit articles of interest and other memorabilia, please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Prospective Parents

Adolescent Program "Olive Living"

To learn more about the Adolescent's current business endeaver - a hydroponic, natural, and organic buying cooperative - please visit http://www.OliveLiving.Net.

Partners In Education

** IT Solutions - Naperville, IL  

** Spesia & Ayers - Joliet, IL  

JMS has been providing Will County a viable alternative to traditional education for over 40 years.  We value our Partners in Education and invite members of our business community to join us.  JMS Partners in Education provide 10 or more hours per month of professional services, or donate $5,000 or more to our Annual Fund. Please contact our Head of School for more information on how your business can serve the children of the JMS community.

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