What age to start Montessori preschool?

[Anonymous]

My child is 16 months and we are very happy with his current daycare situation. I think he would do well in Montessori in the future. When do most kids start preschool? When do I need to start putting in applications. We're in the Falls Church/Annandale area.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

What regulates that in Virginia is whether or not the Montessori school you're considering has a daycare license. If they have a daycare license, they can accept younger children in diapers in their toddler program, if they have one. Otherwise, it's usually 2 and 9 months and potty-trained by the first day of school.

[Anonymous]

My kids started at 3 and 4, and we've been really happy. We're at msnv, so they do take 2yo for the preprimary level.

[Anonymous]

Our son actually started around the same age as your child is now, but I don't think most programs allow kids that young. Starting at around 3 and after potty training is nearly done is more normal. The application process varies, but if you're not putting your child in until 3, I think you have at least another 8 months before you need to worry about it.