Montessori Schools AI Receptionist | Automated Enrollment & Parent Communication | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
CLASSROOMS
WHILE YOU TEACH

Every empty seat costs money. Every missed call is a lost family. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books school tours, answers enrollment questions, and nurtures prospective families—all while you focus on teaching.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Montessori Schools

Incoming Call...

Parent

"Hi, I'm interested in enrolling my 4-year-old. Do you have openings for this fall?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! We have spots in our Primary program. Would you like to schedule a school tour to meet our teachers?"

✓ Tour Scheduled • Tomorrow 10 AM

The Problem

MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
KEEP LOSING FAMILIES

You're losing enrollments every day families can't reach you. Parents call during work hours, tours get missed, and your front desk can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Parents Need You Most

A parent researches your program during lunch break, calls at 12:30 PM while your staff is eating, and gets voicemail. By the time you call back, they've already scheduled tours with three other schools who answered immediately.

The Cost
$15,000/year
Lost per empty enrollment spot

Your Staff Is Drowning in Calls

While she's conducting a tour, three more calls come in. Enrollment inquiries, curriculum questions, tuition concerns—she can't be everywhere at once. Prospective families get frustrated waiting, and you lose enrollments to schools with better responsiveness.

The Cost
35+ calls/day
Per front desk staff

Tours No-Show and You Lose Families Forever

You prepare the classroom, brief your guide, and wait. They don't show. You send one follow-up email that gets buried in their inbox. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and another empty spot that could be generating tuition.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for scheduled tours
$60,000
Lost annually per 4 empty enrollment spots
45%
Of parent inquiries happen during work hours
7 days
Average time parents take to decide on a school

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to enrolled family

24/7 Enrollment Chat

Parents visit your Montessori school website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies families, shares program details and available classrooms, and books school tours—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts child's age, start date, and program preferences
  • Checks real-time classroom availability across all age groups
  • Books school tours directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for a toddler program. What's available?"
AI
"We have openings in our Toddler Community for ages 18-36 months. Tuition is $1,850/month. Would you like to schedule a school tour?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
School Tour Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "I need to notify the school my son is sick today..."
AI: "I'll record that absence right away. What's your child's name and classroom?"
✓ Absence Recorded & Teacher Notified

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—absence notifications, enrollment inquiries, program questions. The AI understands context, records information, schedules callbacks, and escalates to staff only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Records absences and notifies teachers automatically
  • Recognizes families from CRM and references enrollment history

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When families no-show for school tours, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original chat conversation, knows their child's age and program preferences, and books a new tour—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules school tours and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk from Sunshine Montessori. I noticed we missed you for the Toddler Community tour on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ School Tour Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Parent Name
Sarah Chen
Program Interest
Toddler Community • Ages 18-36 months
Desired Start Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
School Tour Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, school tour, enrollment inquiry—automatically creates and updates family profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every prospective and enrolled family.

  • Auto-creates family profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to enrollment
  • Syncs with calendar, notifications, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire family enrollment journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, tour reminders, and nurturing sequences based on family behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and re-engagement sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-tour email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-tour follow-up ready
Enrollment application queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Tour Email
"Hi Sarah! Your school tour for our Toddler Community is confirmed. Here's what to expect..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your school tour tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-tour confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and enrollment nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on family behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart enrollment applications that pre-fill from CRM data and guide families through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for onboarding and enrollment workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (parent name, email, child's age)
  • AI-guided completion for emergency contacts and medical information
  • Automatically triggers onboarding workflows on submission
AI Form
Enrollment Application
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Parent Name, Email, Child's Age (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Emergency Contacts
→ Medical Information
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and onboarding begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your Montessori school. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, scheduling tours, managing enrollment inquiries. They work together 24/7 to fill your classrooms faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 School Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed families. Handles enrollment inquiries, books school tours, and creates parent communication requests automatically.

Phone Calls Tour Booking Parent Support
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies enrollment leads, shows available classrooms and tuition, answers questions about curriculum and enrollment dates instantly. Books school tours and captures family contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Classroom Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized school tour confirmations, enrollment reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep families engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Enrollment Teammate

Enrollment Assistant
Enrollment Forms

Pre-fills enrollment applications from CRM data. Guides families through student information and emergency contact forms. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Family Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to families at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost families and keep enrollment prospects engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with families and prospective parents. Sends tour confirmations, enrollment reminders, and answers questions about available classrooms via text—98% open rate.

Tour Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about available classrooms. Click, talk, get answers about tuition, availability, and curriculum—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing your school.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed family and student data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by classroom, age group, and enrollment status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Request Teammate

Auto Request Creator
Auto-Created

Parents don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes student concerns (missing supplies, schedule questions, pickup changes), creates requests, triages by urgency, and notifies the right staff member automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a family was frustrated, if a parent concern was reported, if a school tour was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one parent from phone call to enrollment—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! Thank you for calling. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking for a Montessori program for my 3-year-old daughter. Do you have openings?"
AI: "Yes! We have availability in our Primary program for ages 3-6. Would you like to schedule a school tour?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Child Info
Daughter, Age 3
Program Interest
Primary (3-6)
Start Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, daughter's age, Primary program interest, March 15th start date. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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School Tour
Alex Chen • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Tour Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Tour confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-tour email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the tour is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and enrollment forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Tour Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your school tour is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM. We look forward to meeting you and your daughter..."
Tour Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your tour tomorrow! We're excited to show you our Primary classroom..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the tour. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AC
Alex Chen
School Tour
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her daughter's age, the Primary program interest. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the school tour on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Tour Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
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Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE LOVES
THE SCHOOL

Alex shows up for the rescheduled tour. She loves the classroom. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-tour follow-up emails get queued, the enrollment application form is ready to send, and qualification workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just showing the school.

TOUR COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Primary Program
Alex Chen
Post-tour sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Enrollment Application • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
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Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the tour. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's an enrollment application from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and her daughter's age. The AI guides her through emergency contacts and medical information right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The qualification process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Tour completed • Application submitted
AI
"I remember your tour! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about your curriculum approach..."
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Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A Q

Alex is at work, thinking about the school. She has a question about the curriculum approach. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her tour and application, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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March 15, 2024

ALEX ENROLLS
HER DAUGHTER

With all her questions answered, Alex completes the enrollment. The system automatically sends welcome emails, orientation instructions, and first-day preparation guides. Her daughter is officially starting.

ENROLLMENT COMPLETE
Primary Program • Starting March 15
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

It's her daughter's first week. She has questions: "What should we bring for the first day?" "What time is drop-off?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! What should we bring for the first day?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Here's the first day checklist: [link]. You'll need to bring a change of clothes, indoor shoes, and..."
Alex
"What time is drop-off?"
AI
"Drop-off is between 8:00-9:00 AM daily. We're here to help with the transition!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

A QUESTION
ABOUT PROGRESS

Alex wants to schedule a parent-teacher conference. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the request, and books a conference time for next week. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes what she needs, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
CONFERENCE SCHEDULED
Parent-Teacher Conference
Scheduled: Thursday, 4:00 PM
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May 5, 2024

SPRING FESTIVAL
THIS SAT

There's a school Spring Festival this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends school announcements, event reminders, schedule updates, and community news. Parents stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

School Event
Sent to All Parents
EVENT
Spring Festival
Saturday, May 10 • 2:00 PM • School Garden
ANNOUNCEMENT
Summer Program Registration
Summer enrichment program now open!
REMINDER
Picture Day Tomorrow
School photos tomorrow at 10:00 AM
✓ All parents notified
No manual sending required
RE-ENROLLED
March 15, 2025
Alex Chen
Primary Program • Next Year
✓ Continuing for another year
Same program, same teachers
Why she re-enrolled
"Amazing experience with the teachers, always got quick answers to questions, loved the community events and communication"
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March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RE-ENROLLS

A year later, Alex re-enrolls. She had a great experience—questions were answered instantly, communication was seamless, and she felt connected to the school community. The same AI that helped her find the school kept her supported as a parent. That's the full journey: prospect to parent to loyal advocate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your Montessori school

Can it handle after-hours enrollment inquiries? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies prospective families, provides program information, and schedules school tours—all while your staff is home. No more missed enrollment opportunities from evening or weekend calls.

How does it handle parent absence notifications? +

The AI records absence notifications automatically, collects all details (child's name, classroom, reason, expected return date), and updates your attendance system. Urgent health concerns can be escalated immediately to administration.

Does it reduce tour no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before school tours. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed tours and increasing enrollment conversions.

Can it book tours directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books school tours instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed with busy parents.

How does the enrollment application work? +

After tours, families automatically receive an enrollment application that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through the process, collecting child information, program preferences, and required documentation. When submitted, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing school management system? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most Montessori school management systems including Transparent Classroom, Brightwheel, Procare, and others. All data syncs automatically—prospective families, tours, enrollment applications, and parent inquiries.

Can it handle multiple campuses or programs? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your programs—Infant/Toddler, Primary, Elementary—plus availability, tuition rates, and curriculum details. It can route calls based on age groups, handle multi-campus inquiries, and manage multiple locations simultaneously.

What about parent emergencies and urgent messages? +

The AI handles parent calls 24/7, verifies identity, and collects message details for routine matters. For true emergencies—illness, injury, or urgent pickup needs—it immediately escalates to your on-call director or appropriate staff member.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your school size and call volume. Most Montessori schools see ROI within the first month from reduced tour no-shows and increased enrollment conversions. Contact us for a custom quote.

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features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

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"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."