Metairie, LA
See George Cottage in Action.
Join Us March 12.
Tour our Reggio-inspired Twos and Threes program, explore 10,000 square feet of outdoor learning space, and meet the educators who will know your child by name.
RSVP for the Open House
Thursday, March 12 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Academic Excellence, Faith-Centered Values, and a Community That Feels Like Home
We prepare students to thrive in college and in life through Faith, Scholarship, and Service.
RSVP for the Open House
Thursday, March 12 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
See George Cottage in Action.
Join Us March 12.
Tour our Reggio-inspired Twos and Threes program, explore 10,000 square feet of outdoor learning space, and meet the educators who will know your child by name.
RSVP for the Open House
Thursday, March 12 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
What families are saying about George Cottage...
"I feel like you really get the quality you pay for at StM. Our little babies are thriving with the creative and playful Reggio Emilia approach in the George Cottage program... I can tell my kids feel really safe, welcome, and loved at StM. Much of the staff has been there for multiple years, seems highly skilled, and seems to love their job. So glad we picked St. Martin's after touring at least 10 schools across New Orleans and Metairie area."
- Current Parent
"The moment we stepped onto St. Martin's campus, we knew it was different. Our daughter is seen, challenged, and celebrated for who she is, not just as a student, but as a person. The teachers truly care."
- Michelle L., Parent of a StM Student
What We Promise Our Youngest Saints
YOUR CHILD WILL BE KNOWN AND LOVED
Not just another face in the crowd. Every teacher, from George Cottage through Lower School, will know your child's name, personality, dreams, and growing edges. With our low student-teacher ratios (4:1 in George Cottage, 12:1 in Lower School), your child gets the individual attention they deserve every single day.
LEARNING WILL FEEL LIKE PLAY (BECAUSE IT IS)
We promise your child will run TO school, not from it. Through our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach and hands-on discovery, children develop a genuine love of learning. No worksheets for toddlers. No crushing homework for kindergarteners. Just joyful, purposeful exploration that builds real knowledge.
A SAFE SPACE TO TAKE RISKS AND MAKE MISTAKES
Your child will try new things without fear of failure. Whether it's a toddler's first attempt at sharing or a fourth-grader's science experiment gone wonderfully wrong, we celebrate effort over perfection. This is where confident, resilient children are made.
SMOOTH TRANSITIONS AT EVERY STAGE
No traumatic moves to new schools. No starting over with strangers. George Cottage 3s visit Lower School. Fourth graders are mentored by Middle Schoolers. Each transition is carefully scaffolded so your child moves forward with confidence, not anxiety.
Open House Details
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: George Cottage at St. Martin's Episcopal School, Metairie, LA
Welcome & Program Overview in the Literacy Center, where you'll learn about our Reggio-inspired approach to early childhood education
Guided Tours of our newly renovated classrooms, 10,000 sq. ft. outdoor learning and play space, and Lower School campus
Meet Our Educators and see the school day in motion. Ask questions, watch your child's future teachers in action, and feel what makes George Cottage different
Space is limited and interest continues to grow. Families considering early childhood or Pre-K at St. Martin's are encouraged to attend.
Schedule a time to meet with our Director of Enrollment Management
George Cottage is the beginning of a journey that can carry your family all the way through high school graduation. Come see where it starts.
"The moment you walk into St. Martin's campus, it feels like home. That's how we felt the first time we toured George Cottage for our 2-year-old. Now 10 years later in middle school, he is still thriving in the small class environment, outstanding facilities, nurturing teachers, and overall fantastic opportunities."
- Current Parent