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At Sunny Hollow, we champion progress in ways big and small, for one and all. We recognize play as important research. We guide freedom with responsibility, exploration with competency. We inspire every student to be exactly who they are—with courage, conviction and completely without requisite.

When you apply to Sunny Hollow, you are saying, “I want to become a force for Montessori education, one where a brighter future isn’t just inspiring. It’s inevitable.” That’s powerful.

Thank you.

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The Five Steps to becoming a Sunny Hollow family

Becoming part of the Sunny Hollow community is a five-step process.

Step 1. Schedule a Parent/Caregiver Visit

Experience shows that prospective families who attend both a tour and an open house feel most informed about the educational model we offer at Sunny Hollow Montessori.

Schedule a visit by calling our Admissions Office at 651-690-2307 or by filling out a contact form.

Step 2. Submit your Application

Complete our Admissions Application, which includes a non-refundable application fee. Families may still apply for Casa, Elementary, and Junior High after the priority deadline. These applications will receive full consideration on a space-available basis.

  • Records: Sign and submit the Request for Records form to your child’s current childcare provider or school to authorize the release of your child’s records to Sunny Hollow.
  • Teacher Evaluation (Elementary and Junior High applicants only): Submit the Confidential Teacher Evaluation to authorize your child’s current teacher to provide the evaluation to Sunny Hollow.

Applications for our Casa, Elementary, and Junior High programs are complete when all required paperwork and records are received at Sunny Hollow.

Step 3. Apply for Financial Aid

Tuition assistance from the State of Minnesota is available to eligible families with preschool-age children. Sunny Hollow also has tuition assistance for families with multiple children at the school (a sibling discount).

Financial aid directly from the school is limited. Families seeking financial aid can apply through the School & Student Services program.

Visit our Tuition page for more information.

Step 4. Classroom Visit

As part of the application process for Elementary and Junior High students, we will schedule a time for your child to attend a visitation day in the classroom.

Step 5. Admission Decisions communicated

Admissions decisions will be communicated via email, and you will receive an Enrollment Agreement to confirm your student’s spot.

Note: Applications for each school year are completed at the end of each admission season and are not rolled over.

Sunny Hollow Montessori admits students of any race, color, national & ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs & activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national & ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs and other school administered programs.

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Sunny Hollow offers programs beginning at 16 months through Junior High (8th grade). Our Toddler Community, Children’s House (Preschool and Kindergarten), Elementary, and Junior High programs are designed to meet your child’s needs at every stage of development.
Applications are accepted on a rolling, space-available basis
. However, we recommend applying in the fall or winter prior to your desired start date to ensure the best chance of placement. Mid-year enrollment is possible when space allows.
The best way to experience Sunny Hollow is to visit! Schedule a tour.
Our five-step process is easy: 1) visit the school, 2) submit your application, 3) provide school records, 4) participate in a classroom visit (for Kindergarten and older), and 5) receive an admissions decision via email. Apply now.
For Kindergarten, Elementary, and Junior High applicants, the classroom visit allows students to experience a Montessori environment firsthand—and gives our teachers the opportunity to meet your child and welcome them into the community.
Yes. There is a $75 non-refundable application fee due when you submit your application.
You can see our tuition here. We never want finances to be a hindrance, so please reach out if you’d like to discuss financial aid.
We accept applications year-round and admit students on a rolling, space-available basis. Mid-year enrollment is possible when space allows.
Not at all. Many of our students join Sunny Hollow without prior Montessori experience. Our teachers help every child acclimate and thrive in a Montessori learning environment.
We look for families who value curiosity, independence, and growth. Families who appreciate a hands-on, child-centered approach to learning tend to feel right at home here.
You’ll receive an enrollment agreement via email. Once you sign and return it, your child’s place is confirmed, and we’ll guide you through the next steps for orientation and joining the Sunny Hollow community.