Wildwood Montessori School

Our mission at Wildwood Montessori School, is to cultivate and nurture the innate capabilities of every student, fostering an everlasting passion for continuous learning. We are dedicated to providing unparalleled, personalized education that respects and honors the uniqueness of each child and embraces the principles of the Montessori approach. 

Wildwood Montessori School, founded on the belief that every child deserves a safe and nurturing space to grow and learn, developed out of founding head of school, Tisha Sparks' deep respect for the unique potential of every child.

In 2020, determined to bring a unique educational experiences to the community, Ms. Tisha opened her first preschool, Lil' Sprouts Prep Academy on the main floor of her family’s home. Her goal was to help grow the love of learning that would last a lifetime by using the Montessori method of teaching. In 2021 LSP moved to it's own allocated space at the Murphy Lane location.

After Ms. Tisha earned her Montessori credentials in 2023, the school set a goal to expand beyond preschool and open the program to families from across Pettis County.  After assessing the needs of the community, the school plans to add a toddler program and elementary students; grades first through eighth, intended to grow and thrive each year with the intention of becoming a 'full-through" school hosting graduates in the future.

The school accomplished a long time goal by receiving accreditation from International Montessori Council in 2023.

Today, the students at LSP are thriving and excitedly await the launch of Wildwood Montessori School. The school plans to serve about fifty students each school year, providing a safe, fun and enriching learning experience for children in a warm and nurturing environment.

Presently, the school is set to launch and move into its forever home on Hammons Road in La Monte, Fall of 2024.

We are dedicated to helping each child develop within him or herself the foundational skills, habits, attitudes, and ideas that are essential for a lifetime of learning. 

The goal at Wildwood Montessori School is to support the development of the whole child through routine engagement.

Through participation we aim to help students: 

• develop positive attitudes towards themselves, learning and their lives 
• become self-confident, independent learners 
• form habits of concentration in their work 
• develop initiative and persistence 
• achieve inner security and a sense of order 
• develop sensory motor skills 
• refine social skills 
• achieve a higher level of intelligence and imagination

We achieve these goals both through in-class instruction in the areas of practical life, sensorial learning, mathematics, cultural studies, language arts, and also through the implementation of enrichment classes. 

In alignment with Montessori philosophy, student progress towards the stated objectives is evaluated individually. Students’ progress towards objectives are observed and documented by the classroom teachers.