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 Welcome to the Kennebec Montessori School
- the oldest Montessori school in the state of Maine
- the only non-denominational, alternative Elementary school in the greater Waterville area
- licensed as an approved private school by the Maine Department of Education
- accredited by the American Montessori Society since 2007
- recognized as a Quality Child Care facility, through the Quality for ME statewide rating system
At our location in Fairfield, we offer Primary and Elementary Montessori programs to 90 children from ages 3 to 9. Our four classrooms are all multi-age: three Primary classrooms (ages 3 to 6) and one Elementary classroom (Grades 1 to 3).
We also have a Before and After School Care program, licensed through the Department of Human Services.
Our Summer Program runs for 8 weeks each year, offering a variety of activities both inside and out.
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A Message from the Head of School:
 It has been an interesting few months as I have heard many views from parents, board members and staff on the question of school expansion. I am heartened to know that so many of you are so pleased with the education your child is receiving now that you want more!
As you may know, the Board approved a plan to explore school growth by offering a fourth year program for 2010-11. As plans to put this into effect went from the abstract to the concrete, however, it soon became clear that even a first step like this carries tremendous implications for the health and stability of the school. No one wants to see growth in one area of the school at the expense of the other. As the Board continues to explore the feasibility of expansion, I am encouraged that it will be grounded in good information and a realistic picture of what we as a community can accomplish.
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The school stands on 14 acres of fields and woodlands, with a stream and beautiful views, convenient to Interstate 95. Children can cross-country ski in winter and garden in the spring and summer sessions. There is a large playground with new play equipment that overlooks an adjoining farm. The facilities are bright and cheerful. The classrooms and the day care room each have their own bathroom, kitchen unit, and door to the outside playground and gardens.
Founded in Fairfield in 1976 by a group of parents, KMS quickly grew to two Primary classrooms. In 1988 a lower Elementary classroom was added. In 1995, after two years of fund-raising and with the generous support of present and past parents and community businesses, KMS was able to realize its dream to construct the first stand-alone Montessori school in the state of Maine.
Students come from diverse backgrounds, bringing together the families of teachers, farmers, artists, professionals and business people. Many commute from surrounding communities, including Pittsfield, Clinton, Freedom, Skowhegan, Belgrade, China, Vassalboro, and Augusta.
The school operates as a non-profit 401(c) corporation, governed by a six-member Board of Directors, comprised of community members, past parents, current parents, the head of school and a non-voting teacher representative. Read our Strategic Plan.
KMS Board of Directors
Bill Batten, Chair
Rebecca Green, President
Karen Thompson, Treasurer
Mary-Lou Ogden, Secretary
Diane Tucker
Mark Tappan
Emanuel Pariser
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