Compare International Schools in Fresno, United States

Fairmont Private School

Ages 1 - 5 years

Fees $17,580 - 18,480

Type Co-educational

Fairmont Fresno is a private early-childhood program offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Toddlers, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten. The Fresno campus serves children ages 1 to 5 and is an IB World School. Located at 435 W. Fairmont Ave, it sits on over one acre with bright classrooms, a working garden, a chicken coop, shaded outdoor play areas, and an afternoon enrichment program. Daily Spanish lessons support language development, and garden/outdoor learning is integrated into everyday practice. The Kindergarten class is described as Full IB PYP with six global themes and community service opportunities, linking classroom inquiry to real-world contexts. The school was founded in 1974 by Maxine and Bill Smith, Fresno's first campus dedicated to early childhood education, and today is led by third-generation, women-owned leadership. The program emphasizes hands-on inquiry, student agency, and meaningful engagement with the local community.

Location

Fresno campus at 435 W. Fairmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93705. The campus sits on over one acre with bright classrooms, a working garden, a chicken coop, and shaded outdoor play areas. An afternoon enrichment program is offered. The campus is Fresno's only International Baccalaureate (IB) preschool for toddlers through kindergarten.

Stages

Toddler (Ages 18 to 30 months); Preschool (Ages 2.5 – 3); Transitional Kindergarten (Ages 4.5 – 5); Kindergarten (Ages 5+)

Type

Private school

Application & registration fees

- Registration fee: USD 100 (listed under Additional Fees).

Tuition — Toddler (ages 18–30 months)

- Program times shown with corresponding monthly tuition amounts:
- Monday–Friday, 8:30–12:00: USD 1,250 per month.
- Monday–Friday, 8:30–15:30: USD 1,540 per month.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30–12:00: USD 930 per month.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30–15:30: USD 1,260 per month.
- Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30–12:00: USD 720 per month.
- Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30–15:30: USD 995 per month.

Tuition — Preschool / Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten

- Program times shown with corresponding monthly tuition amounts:
- Monday–Friday, 8:30–13:00: USD 1,175 per month.
- Monday–Friday, 8:30–15:30: USD 1,465 per month.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30–13:00: USD 855 per month.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30–15:30: USD 1,190 per month.
- Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30–13:00: USD 655 per month.
- Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30–15:30: USD 930 per month.

Notes on how the tuition figures are presented

- The tuition amounts above are shown as recurring monthly charges for the 2026–2027 tuition materials. No separate per-term schedules are listed; billing and invoices are issued through the school's Brightwheel billing system.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All invoices and payments are handled through Brightwheel; autopay is enabled for family accounts and invoices are delivered through that system. Families receive their payment invoice via Brightwheel and payments are processed through the Brightwheel platform. The school controls the billing plan (frequency and due dates) inside Brightwheel; Brightwheel supports monthly and other recurring schedules.

Boarding

- Boarding or residential accommodation is not offered for this campus (programs are toddler through kindergarten day programs).

Other costs and optional services

- Registration fee: USD 100.
- Early arrival care: USD 50 per month (schedule shown 7:30–8:30).
- Afterschool (wrap) care: USD 50 per month (schedule shown 15:30–17:00).
- Lunch hour is included in the daily schedule shown for each program: Toddler lunch hour 11:30–12:00; Preschool/TK/K lunch hour 12:00–13:00.
- No uniform fee, supply fee, or other recurring school-wide charges are listed in the tuition graphics provided.

Refund information

- Refunds or payment reversals are managed through Brightwheel and, when initiated by the school, are returned to the original payment method; Brightwheel processing times for refunds are typically 5–10 business days after the provider initiates the refund. Brightwheel acts as the payment processor and the school initiates any refunds. Families should expect refund processing through Brightwheel according to those timelines.

Fee payment options

- Payments are accepted through Brightwheel; Brightwheel accepts card and bank-account payment methods and supports autopay. Schools using Brightwheel may also accept in-person payments or other methods the school enables, but all invoices for this school are issued and processed through Brightwheel by default.

If you need these figures entered into a database field-by-field, use the amounts above as the official monthly tuition and fee values for the 2026–2027 tuition materials.

History

The Fresno campus was founded in 1974 by Maxine Smith and her husband Bill Smith as Fresno's first campus built exclusively for early childhood education. It began with one classroom and one teacher. Their daughter Kathy later took the reins, expanding the program and embedding it into the heart of the community. Today, the school remains family-owned and is led by third-generation leadership as a proudly female-founded, women-owned business. The campus serves Toddlers, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten, reflecting a 52-year legacy in Fresno.

Community

The school emphasizes a vibrant partnership among educators, families, and students to support lifelong learning. It cultivates natural curiosity, joyful discovery, and creative thinking in internationally minded learners. The Fresno program uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, with Kindergarten offering a full IB PYP featuring six global themes and community service, daily Spanish, and garden-based learning. The campus sits on over an acre with a working garden and shaded outdoor spaces, fostering a connected, collaborative community.

Facilities Overview

Fresno's IB preschool serves toddlers through kindergarten. The Fresno campus sits on over one acre with bright classrooms, a working garden, a chicken coop, shaded outdoor play areas, and an afternoon enrichment program. Daily Spanish lessons are part of the program. Inquiry-based learning and garden/outdoor learning are central to the approach. The Primary Years Programme is integrated into the curriculum.

Academic Facilities

Fairmont Fresno offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The PYP focuses on the development of the whole child. Inquiry-based learning and garden/outdoor learning are central to the approach. Kindergarten is described as Full IB PYP with six global themes and community service. Daily Spanish lessons support language development.

Extra Curricular Facilities

An afternoon enrichment program complements the academic day. Garden adventures provide hands-on outdoor learning beyond core lessons. Daily Spanish lessons extend language learning beyond the classroom. Community service is part of the Kindergarten IB PYP. Developing a voice and a choice is encouraged to foster student agency.

Admissions

Create a free Brightwheel parent account. It only takes two minutes. Brightwheel is used for all applications and payments. Everything is in one place, no paperwork, no confusion. Apply online. Once logged in, find the application form by clicking 'Manage Applications' inside your account, or by revisiting the enrollment link. Submit the completed application to begin the enrollment process. Submit tuition. After the application is processed, you'll receive a payment invoice through Brightwheel. All payments are made through Brightwheel, and autopay is set automatically. This streamlines billing and ensures timely payments. Complete forms. You'll receive the New Student Enrollment Packet through Brightwheel, including all required forms to complete before the start date. Prepare and submit these forms by the stated deadlines to finalize enrollment.

Waitlist

Fairmont Private School of Fresno maintains a rolling waiting list for families interested in enrolling. New families can be added to the contact list at any time by filling out the application form.

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