
Admissions
We are currently accepting Massachussetts EEC voucher applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
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We look forward to getting to know you and your family!
Application Process
After completing your online application, we will contact you to schedule an observation and a conversation with our teacher-leaders.

Tuition Rates for 2024-25
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Full Day School Program:
8:30am - 3:30pm Tuition: $22,500
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Half Day School Program:
8:30am - 12:30pm Tuition: $19,000
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After Care Program:
Aftercare A: 3:30-4:30 Tuition: $3,025
Aftercare B: 3:30-5:30 Tuition: $6,050
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Breaks Program 2024-2025
Dandelion offers the following programs for children during school breaks for families needing additional care:
Winter Break Program: Not offered
Cost: $0
February Break Program: 2/17/25 to 2/21/25
Cost: $600
April Break Program: 4/21/25 to 4/25/25
Cost: $600
Summer Break Program in 5 (2 Week) sessions: 6/16/25 to 8/22/25
Cost: $6,000
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Tuition Rates for 2025-26
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Full Day School Program:
8:30am - 3:30pm Tuition: $24,000
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Half Day School Program:
8:30am - 12:30pm Tuition: $20,250
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After Care Program:
Aftercare A: 3:30-4:30 Tuition: $3,500
Aftercare B: 3:30-5:30 Tuition: $6,500
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Breaks Program 2025-2026
Dandelion offers the following programs for children during school breaks for families needing additional care:
Winter Break Program: 12/22/25-12/24/25
Cost: $375
February Break Program: 2/16/26 to 2/20/26
Cost: $630
April Break Program: 4/20/26 to 4/24/26
Cost: $630
Summer Break Program in 5 (2 Week) sessions: 6/15/26 to 8/21/26
Cost: $1,250 per session
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Affording Dandelion Montessori
We believe that all children have a right to high-quality Montessori education. We also believe that children and families learn best in a community that celebrates and supports economic, racial and cultural equity. At Dandelion we strive to keep our tuition and auxiliary fees at or below the current rate for our neighborhood. In addition, we offer several tuition assistance options to help families attend Dandelion.
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Dandelion Tuition Assistance Program: This program is supported by Dandelion and provides tuition assistance based upon family need. Please email admin@dandelionmontessori.org with questions regarding the tuition assistance program. We are accepting requests for tuition assistance for upcoming school year here.
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Somerville Partnership for Young Children Program: This program is supported by Somerville Public Schools and The City of Somerville to provide substantial support for Somerville children to attend Dandelion based upon family need. For more information about the SPYC Program please click here: www.somervillechildren.org​​​​​​​
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EEC state vouchers: We are ready to welcome children through State EEC vouchers.
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The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.
- Dr. Maria Montessori
