Helping families access high-quality Montessori education through Florida tuition assistance programs.

Belleview Montessori School believes that every child deserves access to a nurturing, high-quality early childhood education experience.

We understand that preschool tuition can be a significant investment for families. To help make Montessori education more accessible, we participate in several Florida tuition assistance programs that may help offset educational costs for eligible families.

Our team is happy to guide families through available options and help answer questions regarding tuition assistance programs.

Florida School Readiness Program

Belleview Montessori School is an approved School Readiness provider through the Early Learning Coalition.

The School Readiness Program provides financial assistance to eligible families to help reduce preschool tuition costs while supporting children in a high-quality learning environment.

Depending on eligibility, age group, attendance schedule, and monthly attendance days, School Readiness assistance may significantly reduce monthly tuition expenses.

Example
A child enrolled in our Full-Day Montessori Program may receive substantial monthly tuition assistance, reducing the family’s monthly co-payment responsibility. Families remain responsible for any tuition balance not covered by the School Readiness reimbursement.

We encourage families to contact the Early Learning Coalition to determine eligibility and begin the application process.

Free VPK Program

Belleview Montessori School offers Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program for eligible 4-year-old children.

Our VPK program is designed to provide children with a strong educational foundation while maintaining the Montessori philosophy of hands-on learning, independence, and individualized instruction.

We currently offer:

  • Free Afternoon VPK Program
  • Optional Wraparound Montessori Program

Families may combine VPK with additional program hours based on their childcare and educational needs.

Step Up For Students Scholarships

Belleview Montessori School may accept certain Step Up For Students scholarships for eligible children, including students with Unique Abilities.

The Montessori environment can provide individualized learning experiences that support many children with varying educational needs and learning styles.

Families interested in using Step Up scholarships are encouraged to contact our office directly to discuss eligibility, funding options, and program availability.

Investing in Early Childhood Education

The early childhood years are some of the most important years in a child’s development. At Belleview Montessori School, we strive to create an environment where children develop:

  • independence,
  • confidence,
  • concentration,
  • social skills,
  • creativity,
  • and a lifelong love of learning.

Our goal is to make this educational experience accessible to more families within our community.

Questions and Answers (FAQ)

Yes. Belleview Montessori School is an approved School Readiness provider through the Early Learning Coalition.

Families whose Gross income is at or below 55% of the state median income for family size.

Number of People Living in Home

Annual Household Gross Income Limit*

2

$38,546

3

$47,615

4

$56,685

5

$65,754

6

$74,824

7

$76,524

8

$78,225

 

Call 352-369-2315 for income limits for larger households.

*Gross income is before taxes, insurance, and other deductions are subtracted. Amounts represent 55% of the state median income, effective 10/1/2025, and are adjusted annually.

For more information and eligibility, contact the Early Learning Coalition.

No. School Readiness assistance helps offset tuition costs, but families are responsible for any remaining balance not covered by the program.

Families should contact the Early Learning Coalition directly to determine eligibility and begin the application process.

We may accept certain Step Up scholarships for eligible children, including students with Unique Abilities.

Step Up For Students scholarships are available to many Florida families seeking alternative educational options for their children. Eligibility depends on the specific scholarship program, but in general:

  • The child must be a Florida resident and eligible to enroll in a Florida K–12 public school.
  • Students entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before September 1st of the school year.
  • Most scholarships are now available to families at all income levels, although lower-income households receive priority during the awarding process.

Common Scholarship Programs

  • FTC / FES-EO (Private School Scholarships)
    Help cover private school tuition and fees for K–12 students attending participating private schools.
  • FES-UA (Unique Abilities Scholarship)
    Available for students ages 3 through grade 12 (or age 22) with qualifying diagnoses or unique learning needs. Funds may be used for tuition, therapies, tutoring, curriculum, and more.
  • PEP (Personalized Education Program)
    Designed for students who are not enrolled full-time in a public or private school and participate in a personalized or home education program.

Families apply directly through Step Up For Students, where eligibility and scholarship options are reviewed individually.

Yes. Families may combine VPK with optional wraparound Montessori programs. For more information, please visit our VPK page.

Yes. Eligible families may be able to combine Florida’s Free VPK Program with School Readiness tuition assistance for additional childcare and educational hours outside of the VPK instructional schedule.

At Belleview Montessori School, we currently offer:

  • Free Afternoon VPK Program
  • Optional wraparound Montessori program hours

The VPK portion of the day is funded through the Florida VPK program, while School Readiness assistance may help offset the cost of additional program hours for eligible families.

Because every family’s eligibility and funding situation may differ, we encourage parents to contact us directly to discuss available program options and tuition estimates.

You can reach us by email: info@belleviewmontessori.com or phone #: 352-492-1565

Questions About Tuition Assistance?

Our team understands that choosing the right preschool is an important decision for every family.

If you have questions regarding tuition, School Readiness, VPK, or scholarship opportunities, we would be happy to help guide you through the process.

We invite you to schedule a tour and experience our Montessori environment in person.