At The Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School children learn to explore, question, and enjoy the wonder of learning.
We encourage each child to discover their amazing and unique abilities.
We are an affiliated member of the American Montessori Society and licensed by the State of Connecticut.
Our programs run four and five days per week, full and part time.
We also have an extended-care morning program and lunch program available.
All Hans Christian Andersen Montessori Schoolteachers are Montessori trained and teach HCAMS Students as a Teaching Team.
Our student to teacher ratios are 10 : 1. Our Head Teacher is Montessori Certified, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and is pursuing her Master's Degree in Education.
Our second Teacher is Montessori Certified and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Our Assistant Teacher is Montessori trained and holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature.
All HCAMS Staff is First Aid and CPR Certified, and all full time staff is Medications and Epi Pen Certified.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hans Christian Andersen Montessori?
The application deadline for Hans Christian Andersen Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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