Great Beginnings Montessori School

148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824-0643
Tel: (203)254-8208
Grades: PK - K | 76 students
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Great Beginings Montessori School serves children 18 months to 9 years old.  Great Beginnings Montessori's mission is developing the potential of the whole child: the spirit, the body and the mind. Great Beginnings Montessori School is a nurturing environment of educators and families which aims to support through the prepared Montessori environment the development of each child's potential through activities that promote independence, physical coordination, emotional growth, social competence, cognitive preparation and spiritual nourishment. 

School Overview:
Great Beginnings Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 76 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (CT School Avg.: 24%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Marnee Harke

School Notes:

  • Great Beginnings Montessori's mission is developing the potential of the whole child: the spirit, the body and the mind. Great Beginnings Montessori School is a nurturing environment of educators and families which aims to support through the prepared Montessori environment the development of each child's potential through activities that promote independence, physical coordination, emotional growth, social competence, cognitive preparation and spiritual nourishment.

    • Profile last updated: 07/19/2011

Nearby Schools:

Great Beginnings Montessori School
Gr. PK-K | 0 mi. away
St Thomas Aquinas Elementary School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Fairfield College Preparatory
Gr. 9-12 | 1.2 mi. away
St Ann School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.6 mi. away
Giant Steps Connecticut
Gr. PK | 1.8 mi. away
Eagle Hill - Southport
Gr. 1-9 | 1.8 mi. away

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