Get Started
Discover CLMS! These steps will get you started.
Get to Know Us
Watch our Virtual Tour or schedule a tour to observe our classrooms, ask questions, and get to know us first-hand.
Register
Select the appropriate program(s) below and fill out our online registration form through the TADS parent portal. A deposit equal to your first month's tuition is required to secure your child's space.
Our Toddler Program's fill up quickly. It's always best to register early to secure a spot.
It's important to us the Montessori Method and our school are the right fit for your child and family. For
Elementary
and Middle School, please contact our Admissions Director to schedule a tour.
Join the CLMS Family!
Find out what it means to be a part of our family. Join us on our Facebook and Parent Group sites to find out about events and learn more about who we are and what we have to offer!
Crystal Lake Montessori School welcomes all students and families and does not discriminate in its hiring, admissions process, or any other form of access. Crystal Lake Montessori admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
From The Director of Admissions
On behalf of our entire community of staff, teachers, parents, and children I thank you for your interest in our school! Choosing the right educational environment for your child is an important decision and we're here to provide you with information to help you through that process.
My passion for Montessori began over twenty years ago when I started searching for preschools for my son. I knew instantly that this was the beginning of a new way of learning, and I went on to become a Montessori teacher in Infant and Early Childhood. I’m always excited to meet with parents to share the benefits of an authentic Montessori education and discuss whether our school would be the right fit for your child and family.
I look forward to meeting you!
Beth Huffman, Director of Admissions
Programs
Parents
School Office hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Service Area
Proudly serving Algonquin, Barrington, Carpentersville, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Huntley, Johnsburg, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood, Marengo, McCullom Lake, McHenry, Prairie Grove, Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee, Woodstock, Wonder Lake
Accreditation
We are fully accredited by the American Montessori Society and DCFS-certified for Birth-3 and Illinois State Certified up to 8th Grade.
