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Welcome to the Kennebec Montessori School!
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KMS is the only licensed, non-denominational alternative Primary and Elementary school in the greater Waterville area. Our school is accredited through the American Montessori Society.
At our location in Fairfield, we offer Primary and Elementary Montessori programs to 80 children from age 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 is open to all children,
ages 3 to 8.
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 Our Mission
The mission of the Kennebec Montessori School is to provide young children with an educational program rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, in which respect for self, others, and the environment are fundamental. The program is designed to heighten intellectual and social development through the process of exploration and discovery with concrete materials, while nurturing a natural curiosity and a love of learning.
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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.
KMS Board of Directors
Bill Batten, Chair
Rebecca Green, President
Karen Thompson, Treasurer
Mary-Lou Ogden, Secretary
Diane Tucker
Mark Tappan
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