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Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School

United States, Washington Dc

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 575
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Typical class size 26
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School is a public charter in the District of Columbia offering Montessori education in English and Spanish for students ages 3 to 12. It operates in multi‑age Primary (PK3–Kindergarten) and Elementary (Lower and Upper Elementary, 1st–5th) communities, with the goal of achieving fluency in both languages by fifth grade. PK3 is Spanish‑only; PK4 and Kindergarten are bilingual, with one language taught in the morning and the other in the afternoon and a language‑specific guide in each session. Lower and Upper Elementary provide instruction in both languages, supported by two teachers per classroom. The Montessori Cosmic Curriculum, guided by the Great Lessons, spans history, geography, anthropology, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, botany, and ecology, and aligns with the Common Core in DC. The school honors Latin American heritage, with staff from Latin American countries or descendants of Latino families, and its mission is a bilingual Montessori community rooted in Latin American culture. Community involvement is central through the Neighborhood Community Committee, PAZ values, and an active Board of Directors with broad family engagement.

www.lambpcs.org

5000 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States

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The Essentials

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School has 575 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The school is located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, DC (Northwest, Ward 4). The street address is 5000 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011. The campus sits on a busy street and has arrival and dismissal procedures to ensure student safety. The school educates PreK3 through 5th grade and serves students from all DC wards and backgrounds.

Stages
Primary: PreK3, PreK4, Kindergarten; Lower Elementary: 1st–3rd grades; Upper Elementary: 4th–5th grades

Type
Public charter school; Montessori education; bilingual English/Spanish language immersion

Country affiliation
United States

School day structure
School day begins with arrival windows: Elementary 8:00–8:15 a.m.; Primary 8:20–8:30 a.m. Primary dismissal at 3:00 p.m.; Elementary dismissal at 3:15 p.m. A BASE after‑school program is available for a fee.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- There is no separate application fee charged by the school. LAMB is a public charter school and enrollment for new students is handled through the MySchoolDC common lottery (no per-application charge).

Tuition fees by year group

- PreK3, PreK4, Kindergarten, 1st–5th grade: USD 0 (tuition-free for District of Columbia residents; LAMB is a public charter school).

Before- and After-School (BASE) program — fees and schedule

- BASE entry/registration fee: USD 100 (one-time; used for materials, special events, and supplies). This registration fee is non-refundable.

- BASE program hours:
- Before care: Primary 7:15–8:15 AM; Elementary 7:15–8:00 AM.
- After school: Primary 3:00–6:00 PM; Elementary 3:15–6:00 PM.
- BASE follows the school academic calendar; it is closed on staff professional development days and school holidays.

- BASE fees listed for the 2025–26 school year:
- Full-time (before and after care): USD 625.
- Aftercare only: USD 500.
- Before care only: USD 125.
- Reduced rates for students receiving free or reduced-price lunch:
- Before and after care: USD 125.
- Aftercare: USD 100.

- The BASE fee includes daily snacks; some seasonal or specialty enrichment activities offered through BASE may incur additional, separate costs. Parents are responsible for late pick-up fees and for any late monthly payments. BASE enrollment is lottery-based and follows MySchoolDC guidelines.

School meals and related fees

- Breakfast is offered free to all students. Lunch is available for a fee; the full-price lunch cost is USD 4.80 per meal. Families receive a monthly menu and must pre-order lunches; payment for lunches is due when families submit the monthly menu. Families may apply for free or reduced-price lunches and should complete the Free and Reduced Meals application if they wish to qualify.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Lunch payments: billed/collected at the time families submit the monthly menu; payment is due with the menu submission.

- BASE payments: the program references monthly payments and notes responsibility for late monthly payments; the BASE registration fee is paid at time of enrollment and is non-refundable. The BASE program follows the school calendar and is billed according to the program's schedule.

Boarding fees

- There are no boarding or residential programs at LAMB; the school operates as a day, public charter elementary program (PreK3–5).

Other costs and fees

- Enrichment and activity costs: Some optional enrichment activities (for example, certain BASE extracurriculars or seasonal offerings) may carry additional fees.

- Meal pre-ordering and related charges: full-price lunch is USD 4.80 per meal and must be pre-ordered monthly. Families may qualify for free or reduced-cost lunches through the standard application.

- Miscellaneous school-required forms and health documentation: standard health and residency verification forms and meal-application forms are required as part of enrollment; these are administrative requirements rather than tuition charges.

Refund information

- The BASE program registration/entry fee (USD 100) is explicitly non-refundable. No tuition refunds apply because instruction is provided tuition-free as a public charter school. For other refundable situations (for example, refunded meal payments or refunds for cancelled optional activities), individual program policies govern refunds at the time of purchase (specific refund rules for those items are handled under the relevant program policies).

Fee payment options and practical notes about payment

- Lunch payment timing: payment is required when the family submits the monthly lunch menu.

- BASE payment timing and responsibilities: families pay the registration fee at enrollment and are responsible for monthly program fees and any late fees indicated by program rules; BASE includes snacks in the fee and some activities may require additional payments.

- The school's publicly posted pages specify payment timing and amounts for the items above; specific accepted methods of payment (for example, exact online payment portals, credit card acceptance, ACH/bank transfer, or in-person payment options) are addressed through the school's family-facing enrollment and billing processes.

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Academics

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
Montessori curriculum with bilingual English–Spanish language immersion. LAMB follows Montessori multi-age classroom communities across Primary (PK3–Kindergarten) and Elementary (Lower and Upper Elementary for 1st–5th). The goal is for students to be fluent in both languages by 5th grade. All communities except PK3 receive classes in Spanish and English while learning core academic subjects. Primary—PK3 is Spanish-only; PK4 and Kindergarten are bilingual, with one language taught in the morning and one in the afternoon and one guide per language. Lower and Upper Elementary (1st–5th) provide instruction in both languages with two teachers per classroom.

Exam Results
Tier 1 status for nine consecutive years per the DC PCSB School Quality Report. Re-enrollment rate was 94.4% in the most recent year. LAMB has received multiple awards, including the 2019 School Choice Leadership Award, the 2017 Josephine Baker Award for Charter Excellence, and the 2015 Academic and Special Achievement Awards, plus recognition in 2012 as a Model Early Childhood Education Program.
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Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment Preferences: LAMB participates in the My School DC admissions lottery and gives preferences for enrollment in the following order: 1. Children of staff members; 2) At-risk students (homeless, in the city's foster care system, receiving benefits like TANF and SNAP); 3) Siblings of currently-enrolled students; 4) Twins of students offered enrollment; 5) Siblings of students offered enrollment. Previously Enrolled Returning Students: Students previously enrolled in our school for at least one school year may be able to re-enroll in limited circumstances if they: moved out of the DC metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland; didn't leave to attend another school in the DC metro area; weren't away for more than one year; and are enrolled and back at LAMB before the City's annual count day (usually the first week in October). Re-enrollment is contingent on meeting these conditions and the availability of spots. Procedures: If a family meets these conditions, they must complete our Intent to Return form and include a letter confirming you met the conditions during your child's absence, the grade level your child would enter upon return, and re-enrollment paperwork including the DC residency verification form. If a student meets the requirements to re-enroll, they will be assessed and placed in the appropriate grade and may be moved to a different community based on academic, social, or emotional needs than they were in the previous school year when attending.

Scholarships
Tuition Assistance Due to Financial Need: LAMB offers limited partial and full scholarships to access BASE (in addition to the discount rate we offer to families who qualify for free and reduced lunch). To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the application at tinyurl.com/LAMBBASE and email BASE Coordinator Milagros Cairo at milagros@lambpcs.org after submitting. A scholarship review committee at LAMB determines any scholarships. Scholarships are awarded for a 3 month period of time and require verification of need every 3 months with the BASE Director/Coordinator and scholarship review committee.
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