| FAIRMONT CELEBRATES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE |
| Thank You Parents, Teachers
and Students |
435 West Fairmont Avenue — Fresno, California 93705 —
(559) 226-2347
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1974: NEW CONCEPT IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION COMES TO FRESNO
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In 1974, it was the desire of Bill and Maxine Smith to offer Fresno
a quality preschool enrichment program. The concept of an educational
preschool was new to the valley. The Fairmont School building, still
located at 435 W. Fairmont Avenue, was among the first in California
to be designed and constructed specifically for a half day preschool
program. The original facility opened on February 4, 1974 with two
classrooms, two assistants and Maxine Smith as the teacher. Currently,
the school consists of six preschool classes, one kindergarten, an
expanded playground and 24 employees. Fresno youngsters salute Bill
and Maxine for their dedication.
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VALLEY YOUNGSTERS BENEFIT FROM FAIRMONT'S COMMITMENT
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| Today Fairmont provides superior
educational opportunities to children preschool through kindergarten.
Within a caring and supportive environment the school educates the
whole child through academics, fine arts, moral values and physical
development. Fairmont encourages students to pursue excellence in
their lives and to play positive roles in their families and communities.
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FAIRMONT CONTINUES AS FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
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 Kathy Towle, the daughter of
Bill and Maxine Smith, continues Fairmont’s mission of providing quality
education. Kathy is currently Director of Fairmont. Along with over
twenty-five years of teaching and administrative experience, she holds
credentials in Elementary Education and Special Education. The Family,
working together with a dedicated staff, continues to offer Fresno
educational excellence and to guide children toward lifelong learning
practices. |
