Lion's Heart Montessori

Our Teachers

Owner and Director Carol Kilpatrick is a certified Missouri Director with more than 25 years of experience developing and launching high-quality educational programs. She is joined by an accredited Montessori teacher and her husband, a Missouri State graduate with over 25 years of experience teaching science within an accredited Montessori program.

Together, this team brings a strong foundation of leadership, Montessori expertise, and hands-on science instruction to create a rich and engaging learning environment.

Testimonials

Lion’s Heart Preschool has been an amazing fit for our family. The teachers go above and beyond to make our children feel loved and encouraged. Their daily lessons and overall Montessori teaching style have allowed our children to develop and explore their own interests. There is ample time spent outdoors-which we absolutely love!! Lion’s Heart is hands down the best school our boys have. Leah C.

We are so lucky to have found this preschool for our son. It is like dropping him off with family not having to worry if he’s ok. They also have an app where they update you daily on activities they’re doing with pictures which I love to see daily. Chelsea F.

We were very particular and anxious when it came to finding childcare for our 1-year-old daughter—then we were blessed to find Lion’s Heart Preschool & they checked ALL our boxes! We love the Montessori learning style, outdoor play, and routine they teach. They truly care for the children and offer a welcoming, family-like environment that allows the children to thrive. We love seeing all the new things our daughter has learned! Ashlynn P.

My daughter has been going to school here for a little over a year. We are so thankful for the incredible caregivers who provide a curriculum that is stimulating, challenging, and enjoyable. The location is adorable and the activities are constantly changing. I think our favorite days are when we drop our daughter off and she gets to walk into a whole new world with themes around holidays or that week’s lesson. Due to the smaller class environment and the diligence of the teachers our daughter is able to receive tailored help in the areas she needs as well as the opportunity to work on advanced work in other areas. Cannot recommend this school enough! MacKayla P.

Philosophy

Our philosophy combines STEAM learning, Christian family values, small farm animals, and gardening within a licensed Montessori program. We focus on self-paced, one-on-one learning in small groups, as well as in larger classrooms and through outdoor activities. Our approach involves caring for farm animals, hands-on exploration with live gardens, all within a nurturing environment that promotes strong family values. We adopt a community-focused strategy, working together with families to deliver an exceptional educational experience.

Location

We are located on six acres of private, wooded land with spacious indoor and fenced outdoor learning areas, a fruit and vegetable garden, and small farm animals to discover. We provide easy highway access and parking for pickup and drop-off. Our facility is Montessori-accredited, clean, and family-run.

About our program

Our Montessori program provides small group experiences led by licensed and accredited professionals with extensive Montessori training. Our self-paced, one-on-one approach combines theory and practice, offering multiple opportunities for success. We create a nurturing environment with spacious areas, a wide range of learning tools, and years of experience. Recognizing that each child learns differently, we focus on understanding your child’s individual needs. Our hands-on program also lets children explore various STEAM activities, helping them discover new interests and build the confidence needed to become lifelong learners.

Admissions

We invite interested parents to tour our program, where you can meet the teacher and walk through our Montessori classroom. If our program feels like a good fit for your family, we encourage you to complete the enrollment paperwork to secure your child’s spot. If we have an opening for your child, we will proceed with the enrollment process.