Community Montessori School of Bisbee

​​​How our school began . . .

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​In 2008, a small group of parents of 3 & 4 year olds met with Emily Munoff, a trained and experienced Montessori teacher who had just moved to Bisbee. Emily asked them if she could lead a small Montessori learning group for their children in the home of one of the parents. They jumped on this opportunity! Soon after, this core group and several community members dreamed of creating a school that could benefit the whole community. They believed fervently that Bisbee and Cochise County would benefit greatly from a Montessori school. 

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This group began fundraising and searching for a location that could hold at least 20 children.  They began inquiring about Arizona licensing requirements and decided to move ahead with their 501(c)(3) application.  In April 2010, they achieved nonprofit status and officially became the Community Montessori School of Bisbee, Inc. (CMS).  A governing board was formed, and more fundraisers were held with enthusiastic support from the community. 

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The search for a school building was proving very challenging, and then, local guardian angels Barbara Weaver and her family donated the perfect building that meets the strict licensing needs for a preschool and also accommodates future growth.

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We are so fortunate to have the support of our community,

we wouldn't exist without your help!​