Walnut Farm Montessori School

"My children have attended Walnut Farm for over six years starting at age 18 months in the Toddler program and now in the Elementary program. A Montessori environment has nurtured their love of learning--from reading, science, and art, to math, music, and practical life--and helped to prepare them for the greater world around them. They love the outdoor environment and the kind and supportive teachers and staff. Learning and growing in a Montessori environment has enriched their lives, as well as mine as a parent. We are fortunate to have a nationally-accredited Montessori school such as Walnut Farm here in Northwest Arkansas."

"My son has been going to Walnut Farm Montessori for almost two years. He started at 18 month in the Toddler program and has now "graduated" to Elementary. He loves it and my wife and I are so impressed with his progress. We love the natural environment and the opportunity he has to play and learn outside. The teaching and administrative staff are great the school is a good value for the money."

"Our son started here when he was 18 months old. It was the first time he had ever been cared for outside of the home and he took to it instantly. The toddler environment is so peaceful and the children learn so many practical life skills. He recently moved up to the primary class and is thriving. He comes home happy every day with stories to tell and new friends. We cannot wait for our 1 year old to start at Walnut Farm in August. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff, philosophy, and environment at Walnut Farm Montessori. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the roll you have played and will continue to play in our children's lives. We will be forever grateful."

"There are so few alternatives to traditional education in northwest Arkansas. There are plenty of private schools, but very few that are not faith-based. More importantly, very few who are as tolerant, inclusive, and focused on raising children to honor peace and civility and to appreciate the natural world around them. Montessori is not daycare. It is not even your traditional school. Children at Walnut Farm are empowered to do things for themselves, and to study that which interests them most. In addition to several well appointed Montessori classrooms they also have a few unique features such as an outdoor classroom where children are learning life skills including gardening and caring for animals. The school also has a natural playground with features literally carved from the forested hillside. I see my son growing into a confident, warm, caring, and intelligent young man at Walnut Farm. He loves to read, do math, and invent things. He is fascinated by and in love with every kind of animal. He loves his teachers and his classmates. When kids reach school age, we rely on the school to mold them into the people we want them to be. Schools have the kids from 8 to 3 most days, leaving just 4 or 5 hours with their parents. If they are going to play that big a role in the development of my child... then I feel strongly about choosing a school that not only does a good job educating my child, but also teaches him to grow up tolerant of the many differences in people around the world. Walnut Farm accepts children from 18 months through 12 years of age. The school serves through the equivalent of 6th grade."

"My family has been very happy with our experience at Walnut Farm. The staff and teachers are amazing! The small class sizes allow for more one on one interaction with the students. The teachers are able to connect with students in a way that you can't in a traditional school. My kid loves the natural playground and I love that they have an outdoor classroom. Wish I would have had a school like this when I was a kid!"