Welcome to The Caedmon School

We're delighted you're exploring The Caedmon School.

Caedmon has been inspiring a lifelong love of learning for generations of children. Here, every child is deeply known, thoughtfully challenged, and celebrated for who they are. Our experienced educators, engaging curriculum, and warm, inclusive community create an environment where children develop the confidence, curiosity, and character to flourish—both now and in the years ahead.

From our Montessori Preschool through our Progressive Montessori Kindergarten and Elementary School, our mission is to inspire curiosity, honor the individual, foster independence and empathy, and nurture each child's unique potential.

What Makes Caedmon Distinctive

A Joyful, Purposeful Education
Children learn by exploring, questioning, creating, and discovering. Our thoughtfully prepared classrooms encourage independence, critical thinking, creativity, and genuine intellectual curiosity, making learning meaningful, deeply engaging, and enjoyable.

Whole-Child Development
Academic excellence begins with confidence and connection. Through a strong social-emotional curriculum, children develop resilience, empathy, flexibility, and the trust to take risks, solve problems, and build lasting friendships.

A Community Where Every Child Belongs
At Caedmon, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are woven into everyday life. Every child is known, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to our community. Through meaningful relationships and exposure to a wide range of perspectives, students develop empathy, confidence, cultural awareness, and a strong sense of purpose—qualities that prepare them to thrive in school and beyond.

Exceptional Educators
Our accomplished faculty build meaningful relationships with every child, thoughtfully balancing challenge and support. By understanding each student's strengths, interests, and learning style, they create an educational experience that is truly personalized.

Rich Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
From music, art, movement, and science in Preschool to the addition of violin, Latin, Spanish, technology, physical education, and library in Elementary, students enjoy a well-rounded education that nurtures creativity, confidence, and joyful discovery. Every day also includes time to play and connect in our beautiful, sun-filled Courtyard.

Thoughtful Preparation for What's Next
As students prepare for middle school, our individualized placement process helps families identify schools where each child will continue to thrive. Caedmon graduates are exceptionally well prepared academically, socially, and emotionally for the next stage of their educational journey.

Visit Caedmon

The best way to experience Caedmon is to spend time with us. We invite you to attend one or more of our admissions events to meet our faculty, explore our classrooms, and discover what makes our community so special. No application is required to participate.

Preschool Admissions

Required

• In-Person Tour

• Group Child Interview

• Parent Interview (in-person or online)

• ISAAGNY School Reference Form (for those who have been in a preschool program)

Optional

• Immersive Experience (Family Open House)

• Community Story Time (monthly on Saturday mornings, including special events such as Fall Festival and Winter Wonderland)

• Parents of Children of Color Admissions Event (online)

• Sample Curiosity Classes, including:

• Cooking Montessori Style

• Montessori@Home (online)

• Little STEAM(ers)

Kindergarten & Elementary Admissions

Required

• In-Person Tour 

• Child Interview

• Parent Interview (in-person or online)

• ISAAGNY School Reference Form

• School Report Cards

• ISEE for Grades 3-5

Optional

• Immersive Experience (Family Open House)

• Open House (in-person)

• Parents of Children of Color Admissions Event (online)

• Sample Curiosity Classes, including:

• BOOM! Science

• Cooking Montessori Style

All admissions events are scheduled through our Ravenna Hub.

We look forward to getting to know your family and sharing what makes Caedmon such a joyful place to learn and grow. We hope you'll join us for a tour, open house, story time, or immersive experience, and see firsthand how our community inspires children to become curious learners, compassionate citizens, and confident leaders.

Warmest regards,

Jennifer Tarpley-Kreismer
Director of Enrollment and Family Commitment