Programas de asistencia para la matrícula

La escuela Harmony Montessori School está comprometida con la aceptación de todas las personas de todos los ámbitos de la vida. En Harmony Montessori apoyamos la inclusión en el aula, la diversidad de niños, el respeto por las diferentes culturas y las estructuras familiares no tradicionales. Nuestro objetivo es brindarles a todos los niños una experiencia educativa enriquecedora que les inculque un amor por el aprendizaje que dure toda la vida. En un esfuerzo por hacer que nuestro programa sea accesible para nuestra comunidad, consulte la lista de programas de asistencia para la matrícula a continuación. Si tiene preguntas sobre estos programas o desea obtener más información, comuníquese con nosotros.

Preschool Promise

Harmony Montessori is a qualified Promise School and we reserve 23 enrollment spots for Promise Preschool families each year. It is a program that fully covers the cost for families to access a quality education for children ages 3-4. At Harmony, Promise Preschool covers our daily school schedule, 8:30am-3:00pm, as well as all registration and activity fees. Please see the flyer below to see if you meet the income eligibility requirements.


To apply, please go to Early Learning Multnomah to create a new account and complete an application. Applications are available in Spanish and other languages. Be sure to upload all required documentation requested and you will be able to select your first choice school. Please contact us if you would like more information or assistance applying for this program.

Preschool for all

Harmony Montessori is proud to be a pilot program for Preschool for All. Placement through Preschool For All is handled by the program and more information can be found on their website. Click here for more information!


Eligibility

There are only two eligibility requirements to participate. Children must:

  • Be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2024 and
  • Have a parent or legal guardian who lives in Multnomah County.


If you need help applying, Preschool for All Family Advisors can help you with the application process, including answering questions and helping you submit an application. Learnhow to contact a Family Advisor.


Completing the application does not guarantee your child a spot in preschool. We encourage you to also apply for other options, such as Head Start, Preschool Promise, and other programs in your area. 211 Info is a resource to help you find child care and other services for your family.


For general questions, please visit the Preschool for All website for more information.

Employment Related Child Care (ERDC)


What is Employment-Related Day Care (ERDC)?

Low-income working families may be eligible for financial help with child care costs. ERDC is a subsidy program. This means that eligible families still pay part of the cost of child care. This amount depends on the family's income, size, and the amount the child care provider charges. More information about fees and eligibility can be found on the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) website.


Who can qualify?

ODHS has a maximum amount it will pay a child care provider. If the cost of care is more than the maximum rates, the parent is responsible for the additional costs, plus the co-pay. The family pays the co-pay directly to the provider. If the co-pay is more than the amount ODHS will pay, the family is not eligible for assistance. Each family has a co-pay determined by family size and income. The co-pay calculator tool will help you determine how much you might pay. The following are basic guidelines that can help families determine if they might be eligible for ERDC.


How to apply

In order to qualify for child care assistance, you must complete an ERDC application form. This process can be done without having to go to the office. The application can be mailed to a local office and an interview can be conducted over the phone.


See also: What happens after the ERDC is approved?

Children's Fund – Tuition Assistance

The mission of the Harmony Montessori Children's Fund is to make Montessori education accessible to all children, especially those from culturally diverse or economically challenged backgrounds.


The Children's Fund provides tuition assistance to those children who:

  • Identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and/or first-generation immigrants and refugees who do not speak English as their first language.
  • Family income is between 200 and 250% of the federal poverty level
  • Currently enrolled at Harmony Montessori School
  • Experiencing difficulties (short or long term)


The Children's Fund aims to support families and increase accessibility to Montessori Education for children of the Global Majority and those who have historically been unable to access early childhood education.


To qualify, a child must first be enrolled in Harmony and then an application can be shared with the Children's Fund.


Schedule a visit if you are interested in learning more about enrollment!

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