Located in Cumberland, MD, Beginnings Montessori School enrolls 67 students in grades PK–5 within a nonsectarian Montessori program in a small city setting.
Founded in 1978, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 with an average class size of 20 across three teachers.
The school's student body includes 31% students of color and offers co–educational early learning through elementary programs.
Annual tuition is $3,900 with a summer program available for $150, positioning it among affordable private elementary options in Cumberland.
Beginnings Montessori School is a member of the American Montessori Society and operates with a casual dress code policy.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Beginnings Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost
$150
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Beginnings Montessori School cost?
Beginnings Montessori School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students and $150 for summer students.
What schools are Beginnings Montessori School often compared to?
Beginnings Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Beginnings Montessori School?
The application deadline for Beginnings Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
217 N Centre Street
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(301) 722-6599
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
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(301) 722-6599
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
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Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
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(301) 777-2258
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Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
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(301) 777-2258
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(Catholic)
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(301) 724-5360
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Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(301) 777-7375
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