Meet Your Infant-Toddler-Pre Primary Program

Thought I would share a feature from the Sandwich Enterprise. How fortunate are we to have been serving families from Sandwich and the surrounding communities since 2004. As the first Montessori Infant/Toddler Program in the area, we have thrived from the support of so many families over the years. When overwhelming feedback was given years ago to open our Preschool/Kindergarten program, how could we refuse? It has been an amazing journey with our many families, their precious children and we look forward to welcoming new families over the course of our next 12 years! Thank you - Thank you. Hope you enjoy the article.  Kathy

Sandwich Enterprise - October 2016

   Montessori  Beginnings is not just a school, but a foundation for life. It is child and family centered, provides 10- and 12-month programs, a robust event calendar, snack and lunch daily, sibling discounts as well as flexible schedules. 
   This “home away from home” hosts children 12 months to 6 years. Kathy Raymond, head of school, marvels at her and the faculty’s daily service opportunities. “While meeting the needs of our wonderful families, we have been fortunate to have steady growth over the years. We are caring and educating a family’s most precious gift; a responsibility we do not take lightly. Being a hands-on, available owner, it is vital I make sure each family is taken care of during their time with us. That personal touch is something unique to our locally owned school.”

   Two bright, home-like toddler classrooms provide a balance of nurturing, independence and “freedom within limits.” Having both rooms gives flexibility to place each child in an optimal learning environment. The large, bright preschool/ kindergarten room allows opportunity for growth as individuals in a multi-age Montessori Beginnings School 180 Farmersville Road Sandwich 508-477-7730 montessoribeginnings.com setting, while developing self esteem and a life-long love of learning. An expansive, beautiful, certified Nature Explore outdoor play space and toddler deck provide many opportunities for fun and movement. Jen Curtis, education director and Montessori lead teacher, describes the classrooms as nurturing, stimulating, and orderly: “We support our children in building vital skills, self-esteem, and good concentration habits. We spend time outside exploring nature and having fun. A key for us is to meet the needs of each individual. This is definitely not a cookie-cutter type program but a unique communit