Merrimack Valley Montessori School does not discriminate because of race, religion or national origin. Children who are 2 years 9 months on September first may be enrolled. Enrollment preferences are given to children who are re-enrolling and children who have or have had siblings in the school. Applications for admission of new children are accepted beginning the first of October for the following September. The balances of ages and genders in each class is important to classroom harmony. Therefore, an appropriate balance will be maintained when enrolling new children. Final placement of children in classes is done at the discretion of the teachers and administrators.