For parents seeking the best education in Montana, beginning in the toddler years and extending through kindergarten, Great Beginnings Montessori School is the area’s thought leader in preschool education. GBMS provides a personalized Montessori educational experience that intersects with the needs of the 21st century, preparing children for the global age. Great Beginnings Montessori is an independent, non-profit school nestled against the backdrop of the Bridger Range (just north of Bozeman and south of the Springhill community). Since 1986, our students have excelled in area schools and gone on to succeed at top colleges and universities across the country. Our campus includes Montana’s first yurt classroom, two outdoor classrooms, a natural outdoor amphitheater, and a natural playground. We encourage children to explore using outdoor space for science enrichment that keep students’ minds and bodies active.