Little SproutsMontessori Schoolhouse
Where little minds grow & bloom
Springfield, IL's beloved Montessori schoolhouse for ages 3–6 — nurturing each child's natural curiosity in a warm, hands-on environment built for joyful discovery.
Family owned and operated since 1987
Our school began its journey as the Montessori Schoolhouse, dedicated to raising independent, self-motivated students. In 2006, Nils and Angela took over leadership, beautifully nurturing our community for two decades. Today, that legacy continues under new ownership in 2026 — honoring our rich history while cultivating a bright, fresh future for our littlest learners.
We're a close-knit team of passionate educators dedicated to nurturing every child's unique potential.
Explore our programs
The Montessori difference
Founded on Maria Montessori's timeless principles — we believe every child is born with an innate desire to learn.
Child-led discovery
Children choose their own work, building independence, concentration, and intrinsic motivation from the earliest age.
Prepared environments
Every material, shelf, and space is intentionally designed to invite exploration and foster a sense of order and beauty.
Mixed-age classrooms
Older children mentor younger ones while younger children are inspired by their peers — community is the heart of learning.
Spanish every day
Spanish isn't just a weekly lesson here — it's part of the daily rhythm. Our Chilean-born assistants, trained in Pedagogy from universities in Chile, naturally weave Spanish into greetings, songs, routines, and play throughout the day.
“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and strength, use it to create.”— Maria Montessori
Come see it for yourself. 👀
Nothing beats walking through the door. Schedule a tour and watch the magic happen.