Admissions Policies


Is my child ready for 5-day preschool at Habitat?


It is expected that new students enrollled in our daily preschool programs show the following five signs of
readiness before she begins preschool at A Children’s Habitat:

  1. They do not put nonfood items into their mouths.
  2. They are toilet-trained.
  3. They are able to listen and follow simple directions.
  4. They are able to sit for a 10-minute presentation without disturbing other children.
  5. They are not aggressive with other children.

Readiness for the Toddler Program

All children between the ages of eighteen months and three years are welcome to participate in our toddler program.

Readiness for the KG-prep Program

Children entering their second year at Habitat with permission from the instructor are eligible to participate in the KG-prep program.

Readiness for the Two-Day Extended Day Program

Children entering their second year at Habitat with permission from the instructor are eligible to participate in the two-day extended day program.
Readiness for Kindergarten

Children with two or more years of Montessori experience and permission of a teacher are eligible for our kindergarten program.

Choosing between 5-day preschool and the toddler program?

Two-and-a-half-year-olds and three-year-olds may be placed in either the toddler program or in a preschool classroom, depending on their readiness for daily preschool. If you are interested in enrolling your 2.5 year old in daily preschool, please contact us to discuss which classroom environment would be the best fit for your child, and arrange for a teacher evaluation of your child's readiness.

If you think your child would benefit from a warm-up for school, we encourage you to schedule a date in the spring to allow your child to attend a Habitat class for community time (approximately twenty minutes long). You can contact the Recruitment and Enrollment Chairperson to schedule a date.

May I specify which class my child will be enrolled in?

When you submit your application, you may request that your child be assigned to a particular classroom. We do our best to accommodate your requests but cannot always place your child in the class of your choice.

Do you require psychological testing?

No. We do not use psychological testing or group interviews as a part of our admissions procedures. We do not find psychological testing helpful, and we are aware that psychological testing and group interviews cause many children anxiety and distress.

Admission shall be granted without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, or political belief.
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A Children's Habitat Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
801 W. 73rd Street
Attn: A Children's Habitat
Indianapolis , IN 46260-4150
Phone: 317-726-5584
E-Mail: info@childrens-habitat.org
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