Building a Better World Through Educating the Whole Child
At Cobb School Montessori, we believe that each child is born to be a learner. Their full potential is realized through work in an ordered, challenging, and nurturing environment.
Dr. Montessori discovered, through scientifically-based study, that given the proper amount of guidance and freedom children develop a positive sense of self and community. A Cobb Montessori education meets each child’s developmental needs at every level and feeds their passionate curiosity.
Our school is a place where individualized attention leads to capable, compassionate children. The result is an education that prepares each child for the complex social, emotional, and academic challenges of middle school, high school, and beyond. We educate our students for life!
Believe ~ Guide ~ Step Aside ~ Let Fly!

About Subha
Subha Sankaran became Cobb School Montessori’s third Head of School in July 2023. With over 12 years of experience teaching in various Montessori settings, she has a diverse background spanning YCC, Primary, Lower, and Upper Elementary levels. Subha strongly believes in Montessori’s ability to guide children in discovering their unique potential and purpose while fostering a deep understanding of community and the interconnectedness of the world. With her unwavering commitment to supporting teachers, staff, and families, Subha is eager to lead Cobb School Montessori into an exciting new chapter.
Message From the Head of School
I am thrilled to share with you an important milestone in our school’s history: the celebration of our 50th year! Since our humble beginnings in 1974, Cobb School Montessori has grown and thrived, remaining steadfast in our commitment to providing an authentic Montessori education and recognizing the immense value of community in a child’s development.
Montessori pedagogy is a timeless and leading educational approach, rooted in the understanding that children are naturally curious about the world and driven towards work in pursuit of independence and self-construction. As adults, it is our role to prepare their environment, enabling their independence and guiding them with patience and support. We strive to provide rich experiences and knowledge that satisfy their natural thirst for learning, offering a rigorous and holistic curriculum.
When you step into our school, you will witness our children fully immersed in activities of their choosing, working independently. Our youngest students might be found preparing a meal, sewing a pillow, writing in beautiful cursive, exploring the map of Asia, or carefully skip-counting from 6 to 216. Lower Elementary students can be seen collaborating on big projects or timelines of the world, solving complex division problems, crafting poetry, experimenting with the states of matter, or intently studying the intricate parts of a flower. Our students in Upper Elementary may be composing a song, making an artful poster about the carbon cycle, analyzing Greek and Latin roots, finding the square root of 53,361, or working on a community service project.
Our school is a vibrant community where everyone is respected for who they are, encouraged to share their strengths, and dedicated to supporting one another.
The goal of Montessori education extends beyond acquiring knowledge; it is about understanding the interconnectedness and inner workings of the world, fostering respect for it, and finding one’s place within it. This education unlocks the full potential of the individual while nurturing them to be responsible members of the community and stewards of the Earth.
Bringing this holistic education to each child requires a village of thoughtful and knowledgeable educators as well as caring families. Our incredible staff at Cobb School works tirelessly and finds inspiration in the children every day, affirming their unwavering belief in Montessori pedagogy. Additionally, we are truly blessed to have an extended community of families who respect, celebrate, and support one another.
It is both my pleasure and honor to lead Cobb School Montessori, celebrating the invaluable role it has played in the lives of countless children, teachers, and families. I extend a warm invitation to all of you to visit us and experience firsthand the unique and nurturing environment that defines Cobb School Montessori.
Warmly,
Subha Sankaran
Head of School
Campus

Nestled in the Farmington Valley on over six picturesque acres in Simsbury, Connecticut, our campus is beautiful, rich in history, and a home away from home for our students.
The approximately 20,000 square feet of indoor space includes nine classrooms, the Corbett-Coletti library, an art studio, a science lab, a photography dark room, gardens, a Great Hall (with a gymnasium), administrative offices, athletic fields, and playgrounds. The outdoor environment and playground were renovated in 2018. Each airy classroom offers a full set of AMI-approved Montessori materials, custom furniture appropriate for the ages of students working in that environment, and a dedicated kitchen area. All classrooms have exterior windows or skylights, and each has its own garden, allowing easy and immediate access to the outdoor environment. The school is also invested in being environmentally responsible.
Diversity
Cobb School Montessori is committed to developing a strong sense of community in which every member feels valued.
We welcome diversity in our staff and student body and promote access and equity with respect to backgrounds of race, creed, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, gender orientation, national/ethnic origins, or abilities. We expect that individual beliefs and feelings will be shared and valued and conflicts acknowledged, explored and peacefully resolved.
The curriculum at Cobb School Montessori is rich and varied with an emphasis on multicultural and anti-bias learning. We educate to broaden students’ views of themselves, local, social, and global communities. We strive to strengthen understanding in the Cobb School community about issues of racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, gender identity, equity, peace, and social justice through professional development and a variety of community activities.
Accreditation
Cobb School Montessori is recognized by Association Montessori International, which was created in1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori to oversee teacher training and to preserve the integrity of her life’s work. This organization is considered the original, most authentic form of Montessori attainable and requires the most rigorous training for teachers and the highest standards for schools.
Cobb School Montessori is accredited by Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). Founded in 1950, CAIS is an association of 93 non-profit independent schools serving over 30,000 students from all Connecticut towns and many other states and countries. CAIS is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, a Recognized Accrediting Association in the State of Connecticut, and is affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.