##Observation and visit## The application process begins with a visit to the school and a classroom observation. During your visit, you will have an opportunity to tour the campus and meet with a staff member to ask questions and get more detailed information about Montessori education and our program. You will also have the opportunity to sit in on a classroom for a 20 minute observation, to see the Montessori approach in action. If you’ve never seen a Montessori classroom before, this will give you an idea of what school will be like for your child. If you are familiar with Montessori, the observation is still a great way to for you to see what Sunstone is all about. ##Application You can [download an application][2], receive one in the mail, or pick one up when you visit. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. The application deadline for the 2010-2011 school year is **March 5, 2010**, and applications are reviewed as a group shortly after that date. Applications for mid-year openings are considered as they come in. Considerations in the application process are balancing enrollment for age and gender, suitability of the child and the family to the Montessori approach, and (in the case of older children) prior Montessori experience. [2]: /system/attachments/1/original/application_2009-20010.pdf 2009-10-19T20:49:04-07:00 How to apply to Sunstone Montessori 4 20 false Application and enrollment 2 21 ![alt text][1] Learn more about applying to Sunstone: * [Contact us](/contact) * [Download application](/system/attachments/1/original/application_2009-20010.pdf) * [Tuition and fees](/tuition_and_fees) Most openings at Sunstone are for 2½ and 3 year old children. This is the preferred age to begin in the Children’s House. Children benefit the most from staying 3 or 4 years, through 'kindergarten' age. [1]: http://www.sunstonemontessori.org/system/attachments/30/original/IMG_0359_Resized.jpg?1266346290 2009-10-19T20:49:04-07:00 application_and_enrollment