The Modern Montessori School OS

From patchwork tools to one unified Montessori platform

Parent Communication
Enrollments
Montessori Records
Billing
Attendance

Parent Communication

  • Modern app with photos & videos
  • Real-time messaging & updates
  • Multi-language support (20+)
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Enrollment

  • Digital inquiry forms & tour scheduling
  • Waitlist management & prioritization
  • Online contracts & e-signatures
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Montessori Records

  • Curriculum-aligned progress tracking
  • Lesson planning & scheduling
  • Observation recording & portfolios
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Billing

  • Automated tuition invoicing
  • Recurring ACH/CC payments
  • Tax reports & financial exports
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Attendance

  • Digital check-in / check-out
  • Real-time ratio monitoring
  • Staff scheduling & compliance
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Trusted by Leading Montessori Organizations Worldwide

AI built in where it matters

Every module is AI-enhanced - saving teachers hours each week while keeping communication personal and rich.

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AI Writing Assistant

Draft newsletters, updates, and reports in seconds in your school's voice.

AI Daily Reports

AI Daily Reports

Auto-generate rich daily summaries from teacher observations and activities.

AI Translate

AI Translate (20+ languages)

Instantly translate parent communications bridging every family.

AI Smart Forms

AI Smart Forms

Intelligent form builder that adapts fields based on enrollment stage.

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Trusted by Montessori leaders

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illumine understands what Montessori educators truly need a tool that respects the method while modernizing the operations.

Tim Seldin
President
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illumine brings together enrollment, communication, billing, and operational workflows into one platform while providing visibility at every level of the organization.

Matthew Sears
SVP Technology

Why schools switch to illumine

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Switch to illumine

Move to America's #1 Montessori platform with ease

White-Glove Migration

We handle data transfer, system configuration, and account setup so your team doesn't lift a finger.

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Role-Based Training

Live training sessions tailored for directors, teachers, and admin staff. Everyone is confident from day one.

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Dedicated Support

Your success manager provides regular check-ins, strategic guidance, and responsive support as you grow.

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Seamless integrations with the tools you already use

Connect illumine to QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe, Google Calendar, and more to sync data automatically with zero manual entry.

...and more.

Together in Montessori, growing stronger communities

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From billing records to lesson plans, photos to parent contacts, we migrate everything for you. Zero data left behind.

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Insights from Tim Seldin

Blogs, podcasts, and thought leadership from the President of The Montessori Foundation exclusively on illumine.

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Insights from Tim Seldin

Blogs, podcasts, and thought leadership from the President of The Montessori Foundation exclusively on illumine.

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Conversations on Montessori leadership, school operations, and the future of authentic education.

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Blogs from Tim Seldin

Insights, checklists, and best practices to run your Montessori

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