Introducing Wild Hearts Family Cooperative
Nature-Based Montessori Education
Wild Hearts has been offering high-quality nature-based Montessori education in Moore County for 12 years. This fall, we’re transitioning to a parent-led cooperative model—giving families the same outdoor educational experience at a fraction of traditional preschool cost.
Who This Program Is For
This co-op is designed for homeschooling families or families seeking community-based alternative education who can commit to volunteering in the classroom 1x/week or 1x/month (your choice). You don’t need teaching experience—we provide full training, curriculum, materials, and ongoing support from experienced educators.
What You Get
Your child receives nature-based Montessori education in our established outdoor classrooms:
- Curated learning materials (Montessori-inspired tools, art supplies, science materials, sensory activities)
- Beautiful outdoor spaces (farm school, creek, gardens, open fields, wooded areas)
- Small class sizes with trained parent facilitators
- Community with like-minded families
Parents receive:
- Comprehensive training before the school year begins (August orientation covering classroom management, emergency procedures, facilitator training, and hands-on practice with materials)
- Easy-to-follow nature-based curriculum guide designed by experienced Montessori educators
- Flexibility to customize activities based on your strengths and interests and those of the students
- Administrative support and volunteer coordination
- Quarterly meetings with other parent facilitators to collaborate and plan
Time Commitment
Choose the option that works for your family:
- 1x/week volunteer: Facilitate one full morning (4 hours) per week in your child’s classroom
- 1x/month volunteer: Facilitate one full morning (4 hours) per month in your child’s classroom
Schedule Options
- 2-Day Program: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am-12:30pm (toddlers) or 8:45am-12:45pm (preschool)
- 3-Day Program: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm (toddlers) or 8:45am-12:45pm (preschool)
Tuition
3-Day Program (M/W/F):
- $2,800/year + 1 volunteer shift/week
- $3,850/year + 1 volunteer shift/month
2-Day Program (Tu/Th):
- $1,875/year + 1 volunteer shift/week
- $2,500/year + 1 volunteer shift/month
Additional fees: $250 annual family membership, $200 supply fee per student.
Monthly payment plans available.
Enrollment Process
- Submit criminal background check (required to finalize enrollment)
- Schedule and complete classroom observation (one morning in our current teacher-led classrooms)
- Attend mandatory half-day orientation in August (training, materials workshop, emergency preparedness)
- Submit CPR/First Aid certificate before your start date
Next Steps
Schedule a visit to observe our classrooms Download enrollment packet Email Ellen with questions
