“The children of today will make all the discoveries of tomorrow. All the discoveries of mankind will be known to them and they will improve what has been done and make fresh discoveries. They must make all the improvements in houses, cities, communication, methods of production, etc. that are to be made. The future generation must not only know how to do what we can teach them, they must be able to go a step further.”
Maria Montessori
Exceptional early Education, Since 1965
Celebrating 60 Years
Fairbanks Montessori’s mission is to provide exceptional early education according to Montessori principles and pedagogy, allowing each child to maximize their growth and naturally develop their independence in a nurturing environment.
Welcome to Fairbanks Montessori, a non-profit Montessori primary school. We offer a fully implemented Montessori primary curriculum taught by certified Montessori Lead Teachers. We have a rich history of serving the Interior, and many of our alumni live and work here, serving the community as physicians, pilots, attorneys, teachers, and building strong Alaskan families as parents. Since 2008, we have been licensed* by the State of Alaska to educate and care for 3-6 year olds.
Our doors opened in 1965, and we’re grateful to our families and our community for their continued support.
2023-2024 Fairbanks Montessori Association Annual Report
*State of Alaska Licensing information
What does it mean that FMS is a child care center licensed by the State of Alaska’s Child Care Program Office?
State of Alaska CC61 - Guide to Licensed Care
Staffing: our staff to student ratio is 1 staff member to 10 students
Training: staff meet State requirements, and develop professionally with Montessori training
Safety: we follow licensing requirements for the safety of our preschool environment
Regulated: our program is subject to (annual) scheduled and unscheduled inspections
Eligible for student funding: FMS is able to accept tuition assistance for qualified students.
Fairbanks Montessori currently accepts several tuition assistance programs, including those available through the State of Alaska’s Child Care Program Office, the US Military’s Child Care Aware of America Program, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and the National Park Service.
