GREAT BEGINNINGS Montessori School 148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

"GBMS is everything education can and should be! A loving, caring, Montessori environment where each and every child can feel good about him/herself. GBMS is a school which fosters a love of learning, promotes independence, develops each child's potential and provides social awareness. This school is staffed by dedicated individuals who believe in the principles of Montessori education and genuinely love what they do."

"Firstly, the women can't even answer the phone politely. She was talking to a coworker in mid sentence when she answered. Then she rudely told me summer programs were only open to students. well wouldn't my child be a student if he went there or did you even ask!? No. So how does she know if he is there already or not? And I did go to Montessori as a child but if they cant even teach this ill mannered grown up how to speak to people or answer a phone God only know what we are paying for! NO WAY!!"

"My son wasn't a social kid and we have heard so many good things about Montessori overall. When he finished the primary and started public school, he was a totally different person. He still needs a bit warm up but has no problem to fit/participate in a group setting. He loves to learn and his math is far ahead of the public school standard. He learned many practical life skills in school. His reading is not at the level we like to see but I think we parents should take some responsibilities on reading too. Again, Montessori is not about core but to strengthen what they are good at and interested in. The administrators (Mrs. Cindy Burnim and Mrs. Kate Croarkin), staff and teachers are wonderful, caring and flexible which really helped working parents. You can truly feel that they care about your kids' well beings in every way. I am glad my son went to their primary program and they have planted a seed that would help his future learning and not be afraid of challenges."