History & Mission

We are proud to offer an environment where learning is joyful. Courtesy, acceptance, caring and compassion prevail and all children are fervently respected.

Our approach to education is based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, one of the world's most respected educators. Her philosophy is often referred to as an "Education for Life." The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, accredits The Cobb School. This is a

In a Montessori school, joy and delight in learning are matched by values of hard work, self-discipline and integrity. In the Montessori classroom, children develop the skills of learning not only for school, but also for life.

Under the guidance of Mary Lou Cobb, founder and Head of School, The Cobb School began as a tiny community of nine children in 1974. The school now serves almost 170 students from all over Connecticut's Farmington Valley. In 1997 the "Build the Dream" campaign was launched to enlarge the school, which now houses new classrooms, a gymnasium, library, photography lab, art studio, and playing fields. Today, The Cobb School is a thriving Toddler, Preschool and Elementary school located on five picturesque acres.

Our Mission

Believe, Guide, Step Aside, Let Fly

Our Vision

We will relentlessly enhance our programs, our curriculum and our mastery of excellence guided by the principles of the Association Montessori Internationale, serving children 15 months through 12 years old.

We will continue to improve our position as a recognized authority and practitioner in achieving superlative educational outcomes. 

We will prepare our students to have confidence in themselves, a love of learning and a desire to better the world.

Our Values

Respect

We honor the child’s natural rhythm and developmental pace, and foster respect and compassion for others and the environment.

Responsibility

Through stimulating and productive work, we provide the child the opportunity to fulfill the inborn desire to become a positive and contributing member of family and community.

Independence

We teach children to become critical thinkers, to reason, to question and to explore.

Integrity

We hold the child to the highest standards and partner with parents to provide the child with the foundation to live life with honesty, authenticity, humility and integrity.