Monteverde is a private, secular preschool for kids from 2 3/4 years to 5 years of age. It's on the campus of St. John's Presbyterian Church on College Avenue in the Elmwood district. The curriculum stresses discovery learning and self-selected activities. Both half- and full-day schedules are available three or five days a week from 8am to 5:30pm. There are no groupings by age. Admission is selective, with interviews beginning in September for the following school year and decisions announced in January. The admissions process aims for a class balanced for age, gender, diversity and schedule. Partial scholarships are available. Monteverde parents are expected to contribute at least 15 hours annually to fundraising and school maintenance.