“Free the child’s potential and you will transform them into the world.”
– Maria Montessori –
Our Mission
Our Mission is to prepare every student socially, emotionally, and academically to be fulfilled individuals who make a positive contribution to their family, society, and environment.
What Sets Ladybird Apart?
We focus on the whole child
Every child at Ladybird has an academic work plan that is customized to their specific learning needs that not only focuses on academics but also social emotional intelligence, being a global citizen, the environment, music and arts, and a Spanish program that is provided by Mariposas Spanish School for Kids.
Montessori Certified Educators
All of our Lead Guides are highly educated professionals with Montessori Certifications. They are masters of their trade. Our Lead Guides are the foundation and heart of our program here at Ladybird Montessori.
14 acres of Experiential Learning Opportunities
Ladybird Montessori is located on 14 acres that includes a working farm, walking trail, gardens, outdoor classroom spaces, and numerous playgrounds. Ladybird Montessori is in the process of preparing to break ground on a new Makerspace and covered pavilion.
Our Programs
Nido Community
8-weeks to 18-months
Description
The Nido Community (Italian word for nest) is a beautifully prepared, home-like, environment designed for the changing developmental needs of 8 infants from 8 weeks to 18 months of age. (1 adult to 4 students ratio)
Features:
- rich sensory materials
- cause-and-effect work
- gross motor
- fine motor
- language development activities
Young Children’s Community
18-months to 3-years old
Description
We provide an aesthetically pleasing environment for up to 18 students from 18 months – 3 years of age. (1 adult to 6 student ratio)
Features:
- promotes the development of the 5 senses
- cognitive and gross motor development
- language development
- hand-eye coordination
Children’s House
3 to 6-years old
Description
Our Children’s House is an aesthetically pleasing environment created for up to 24 students from potty-learned through 6 years of age. (1 adult to 12 students ratio)
Features:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Practical Life
- Sensorial
- Geography
- Culture
Lower and Upper Elementary Private School Program
1st-6th Grade
Description
The Lower Elementary classrooms serve children from 6-9 years of age, and the 1st-3rd grade. Our Upper Elementary classrooms serve children from 9-12 years of age, and 4th-6th grade. (1 adult to 15 students ratio)
Features:
- a complete set of the Montessori Elementary Curriculum
- Integration of the arts, sciences, geography, history, and language
- connective narratives that provide an inspiring overview as the organizing, integrating “Great Lessons.”
Middle School
7th-9th Grade
Description
Montessori Secondary programs, for Middle School students ages 12 – 15, integrate rigorous academic studies with purposeful work, preparing teenagers to become contributing adult citizens who are self-confident and possess skills needed to thrive in society. (1 adult to 15 students ratio)
Features:
- Developmental approach around: Physical, Emotional, Social and Cognitive behavior
- Multi-Age Groupings
- Uninterrupted Work Periods
- Spiral Curriculum
Summer Camp
6-13 years old
Description
Ladybird Montessori hosts an Elementary Summer Camp in the months of June and July for children from the ages of 6-13 years of age. The Summer Camp is screen free, as we want the children to enjoy the real world experiences around them.
Features:
- Visits from the Austin Zoo, Austin Paleontology, Austin Gemstone and Minerals
- Art Presentations and Lessons
- Interactive Music and Theater Groups
- and more
Electives
Environmental Science
Ladybird Montessori is located on 14.5 acres of land in Buda, TX. The birth-3 program gets to experience our nature program by going on stroller rides on the walking trail at our school farm and outdoor classroom space. The 3-6 years olds get to go on nature walks on the walking trail, have lessons in the outdoor classroom space, and also have a 2,000 square foot covered porch attached to their classrooms to encourage outdoor learning. The elementary students have a nature class elective in our outdoor classroom space and help care for our farm animals. The future middle school students will have a makerspace where they design different elements for our outdoor spaces such as water irrigation, planter boxes, permaculture projects, etc.
Spanish Program
Ladybird Montessori has a Spanish program that is hosted by Mariposas Spanish School for Kids. An instructor comes out weekly to present new lessons that the students continue to practice in their classrooms throughout the week.
Music Program
In the birth-3 and 3-6 programs music is a big part of our group lessons and a wonderful way to teach a variety of lessons in language and social emotional development. In the elementary and middle school programs there are sound bars and lessons where the students practice reading and writing sheet music which can springboard to support any instrument the student may be learning at home. The elementary program also has a choir that has a few performances throughout the year and the middle school will have school plays that incorporate musical elements.
The Arts
In the birth-3 and 3-6 classrooms, there is a designated art section in the classrooms that will rotate to expose students to a variety of art lessons. In the elementary program, there is an art shelf and art is also integrated into the project based learning assignments in the curriculum. In the middle school, the students will have the ability to create a variety of art projects and art installations in the new makerspace.
Global Citizens
In the 3-6 classrooms the students study geography and cultural lessons to learn about people different than they are. In the elementary classrooms the students get to start their “going out” activities and volunteer in the local community at places such as the Hays County Food Bank. In the middle school the students also volunteer locally as well as have some opportunities to travel as a class for a weekend or week getaway to a farther off destination to learn about permaculture or other interesting lessons at facilities intended for academic growth and hands-on experiences to help improve our world, such as at the Blackwood Land Institute in Hempstead, TX.
“Love this home for my children away from home.”
Caring teachers, beautifully maintained, detailed direction, age appropriate, constantly cleaned. Love this home for my children away from home. They love going and the learning environments and materials.– Sarah Johnson | Buda, TX
“Great experience for my kids, highly recommended!”
– Jeff Smith | Buda, TX
2022-23 School Year Tuition and Fees
New Enrollment
For students new to Ladybird Montessori.
Application: $50.00 (per student)
Enrollment: $175.00 (per family)
Enrichment: $150.00 (per student)
Total: $375.00
(Application, Enrollment, and Enrichment Fees are Non-Refundable and hold your child’s placement in the classroom prior to start date.)
Re-Enrollment
For returning students each school year.
Re-Enrollment: $100.00
(re-enrollment fee covers all children in that family)
Enrichment: $150.00 (per student)
(fee goes towards supplies for the year)
Total: $250.00 (per student)
Total for family with 2 students: $400.00
(Re-enrollment and enrichment fees are non-refundable.)
Tuition Fees
Annual Tuition (10% Discount from Monthly Pricing)
Nido Community: August payment of $14,310.00 (12-month program)
Young Children’s Community Full Day: August payment of $12,690.00 (12-month program)
Children’s House Half Day Program: August payment of $9,450.00 (12-month program)
Children’s House Regular Day Program: August payment of $9,990.00 (8:30am – 3:30pm) (12-month program)
Children’s House Extended Day Program: August payment of $12,690.00 (7:00am – 6:00pm) (12-month program)
Elementary Program: August payment of $8,775.00 (8:00am – 3:00pm) (10-month program)
Elementary After Care: August payment of $1,800.00 (3:00pm – 6:00pm) (10-month program)
Middle School Program: August payment of $12,150.00 (8:00am – 3:00pm) (10-month program)
Semi-Annual Tuition (5% Discount from Monthly Pricing)
Nido Community: August and February payment of $7,552.50 (7:00am – 6:00pm) (12-month program)
Young Children’s Community Full Day: August and February payment of $6,840.00 (7:00am – 6:00pm) (12-month program)
Children’s House Half Day Program: August and February payment of $4,987.50 (8:30am – 12:30pm) (12-month program)
Children’s House Regular Day Program: August and February payment of $5,272.50 (8:30am – 3:30pm) (12-month program)
Children’s House Extended Day Program: August and February payment of $6,697.50 (7:00am – 6:00pm) (12-month program)
Elementary Program: August and January payment of $4,631.25 (8:00am – 3:00pm) (10-month program)
Elementary After Care: August and January payment of $950.00 (3:00pm – 6:00pm) (10-month program)
Middle School Program: August and January payment of $6,412.50 (8:00am – 3:00pm) (10-month program
Monthly Tuition
Nido Community: $1,325.00/month (7:00am – 6:00pm) (12-month program)
Young Children’s Community Full Day: $1200.00/month (7:00am – 6:00pm) (12-month program)
Children’s House Half Day Program: $875.00/month (8:30am – 12:30pm) (12-month program)
Children’s House Regular Day Program: $925.00/month (8:30am – 3:30pm) (12-month program)
Children’s House Extended Day Program: $1,175.00/month (7:00am – 6:00pm) (12-month program)
Children’s House After Care: $200/month (3:30pm – 6:00pm)
Elementary Program: $975/month (8:00am – 3:00pm) (10-month program)
Elementary Before Care: (7:00am – 8:00am) $100.00/ month
Elementary After Care: (3:00pm – 6:00pm) $200.00/month
Elementary Combo: $275/month
Middle School Program: $1,350.00/month (8:00am – 3:00pm) (10-month program)
Field Trips
Lower Elementary field trip fee: $300/annually or $150/semi-annually
Upper Elementary field trip fee: $500/annually or $250/semi-annually
Middle School field trip fee: $600/annually or $300/semi-annually
(attending the optional spring Montessori United Nations conference in New York is not included in these fees)
Discounts & Scholarships
Discounts
Sibling Discount: $25 off per child, per month (cannot be applied to pay in advance options)
Pay in Advance Discount:
Pay 6 months in advance: 5% discount off tuition
Pay 12 months in advance: 10% discount off tuition
Scholarship Information
Ladybird Montessori accepts applications for partial scholarships for students in our 3-6 year old classrooms (Children’s House) and Elementary Programs and awards 5 Scholarships Annually. Ladybird Montessori does not have a scholarship opportunity for our birth-3 programs.
Requirements:
All students must be actively applying for enrollment at Ladybird Montessori School to be considered.
- Submit an essay (up to 1000 words) explaining why their family/child should be considered for the partial scholarship.
- Provide previous tax return to show financial assistance is needed. There must be a valid financial need to qualify for this scholarship.
- Participate in a group interview (Zoom option available).
Students selected as recipients of the Ladybird Scholarship Award will receive annual awards, prorated monthly, between $2,777-$7,000. The total number of awards and the amount of each recipient’s award will be at the discretion of the Selection Committee. Ladybird Scholarship Awards will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and the scholarships are contingent upon the student and family remaining in good standing socially and academically.
To learn more about the scholarship awards, please contact niki@budamontessori.com.