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Grounded in our community values, we value the education of the whole child. Support their journey to become the next leaders of our world! Rosebay offers a nurturin g learning environment for children. Nestled in the heart of South Minneapolis, Rosebay is an authentic Montessori preschool for children ages 3 to 6. We are located in Park Ave Methodist Church and are proud members of the Powderhorn Park community! Grounded in our community values, we value the education of the whole child, and respect support their journey in becoming the next leaders of our world! Our Teacher Leader Veronica Vital Teacher Leader and Primary Guide Born in Mexico, Veronica graduated from the University of Puebla with a major in World Languages: English and French. She then taught English to middle school students and through adult education. Veronica moved to Minnesota. In 1996, she worked as an assistant in a Montessori classroom. Veronica earned her AMI Montessori credential in 1999. Since then she has worked as a lead guide in a single teacher and a co-teacher model, in both private and public schools. She also worked in St. Paul public schools as a Spanish teacher for community education. Our Staff Gloria Esmeralda Mejia Assistant I am from El Salvador and I moved to the USA in 1993. I lived in California and moved to MN in 1999. I’m married and mother of 3 beautiful children, two girls and one boy. My husband’s name is Rev. Saul Mejia and we both are pastors of Lirio de los Valles church in Minneapolis where I have also worked in the kids ministry. I have more than 16 years of experience working with children and I have seen that their learning is effective in a Montessori classroom and to see their development in their early years and how they become independent. It gives me a lot of joy and excitement watching each of their stages and it is for me an experience where I also learn from them. Our Board Raphael Gang Board Chair Raphael Gang is a Director of Education at Stand Together Trust where he manages a portfolio of programmatic investments focused on supporting education entrepreneurs who are launching innovative learning environments for families. A former elementary school teacher, Raphael helped launch a statewide school voucher program, oversee charter schools, and manage policy for supporting choice at the Louisiana Department of Education. After that he worked at 4.0 Schools, a nonprofit national incubator for early-stage education impact ventures leading communications, fundraising, and research. As a father of two young children, Raphael believes strongly that if we want a future of learning that is for all children, we need to build it. Betsy Symanietz Board Treasurer Betsy is an organizational design consultant, writer, custom quilt-maker, and founder/facilitator of Holy Time, a weekly virtual gathering for people who are craving more of the sacred in everyday life. As a founding Partner of the Wildflower Foundation in 2016, Betsy led the design of the Wildflower network's unique operational model and learning environment, coached and advised Wildflower's Regional leaders nationwide, and led the initial effort to grow Wildflower Schools in Minnesota--including recruiting teachers, raising funds, and spearheading the design and launch of Wildflower's first charter school. Prior to Wildflower, Betsy spent 10 years leading urban education talent and leadership development initiatives, most recently as a senior administrator at Minneapolis Public Schools, and before that, at The New Teacher Project, a nonprofit public education consulting organization. She lives in south Minneapolis, and can often be found walking her dog in or near Powderhorn Park. Susi Rodriguez Board Member Liliana Zaragoza Board Member

Welcome to Greenbrier Montessori. Fill out our application to be part of our primary school. We look forward to getting to know you and your family! Primary Admissions We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year! Application Process Fill out our application and you will have an opportunity to sit down one-one-one with our Teacher-Leader, Veronica, to learn more about our school. We look forward to getting to know you and your family! Apply Now Affording Rosebay Montessori Rosebay Montessori is committed to equity and inclusion. We offer need-based tuition because we believe educational opportunities should be available to all families in our community regardless of financial means. To ensure socio-economic diversity at Rosebay , we will reserve spots for children of all income levels. We want to work with your family to make our school accessible. Rates Learn about which tuition programs may be available to your family. Please reach out to us at info@rosebaymontessori.org if you have any questions about our tuition system. Our full tuition rate for full day tuition is $1300 monthly . We also partner with child care state funding programs to help with the cost of tuition. See these resources for more information. After-Care Services are available at a rate of $120/month. The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction. - Dr. Maria Montessori

Explore our programs where children learn best through real-life activities that support independence, concrete experiences and open-ended exploration.  Primary Our Programs Primary The primary curriculum is designed with the understanding that children learn best through real-life activities that support independence, concrete experiences that engage the senses, and open-ended exploration. This leads to the refinement of their movements, sensory perceptions, language and intellect development. Children thrive through opportunities to follow their own interests and freely choose their own scaffolded activities. Through guided exploration they develop independence,concentration and curiosity. Montessori materials for the primary age are designed to support self-directed discovery and learning. They are organized around Practical Life activities that develop both independence and concentration; Sensorial activities that refine and develop the child’s senses; the development of Spoken Language, Writing and Reading skills; and Mathematical activities that develop fundamental mathematical concepts; and Cultural activities that include geography, history, biology, science, music, and the arts. Hours FULL DAY 8:30am – 3:30pm AFTER CARE After Care: 3:30 – 5:00pm We provide morning and afternoon snacks. Parents or caregivers are responsible for supplying a nutritious lunch. Calendar Our school year begins on September 2nd and aligns with the Minneapolis Public School calendar for holiday and weather closings. We have parent/teacher conferences in October and April to collaborate on your child’s development. Click here to view our school calendar. Rosebay Montessori Summer School Summer program 2026 - Details to come soon! EMAIL US The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction. - Dr. Maria Montessori

< Back Beauty Cultivating a deep beauty in all things Dr. Montessori wrote that schools should be aesthetically engulfing and culturally enriching for children. Wildflower schools live into this through the choices we make about materials and fine art, interior designs that burst with beauty and communicate to children, teachers and families that they are valued, and by welcoming working artists as a part of the prepared environment. All of us – adults and children – explore and cultivate the beauty of our inner landscapes through mindfulness practices, and seek to carry that beauty into our relationships with each other. Previous Next

< Back Nature Emphasizing the nonseparation between nature and humans At Wildflower schools, we cultivate each child’s direct relationship with the natural world, by attending to and going out into the nature that surrounds us and by bringing abundant plant life into our schools so that children learn to care for their living environment. We limit each school’s physical footprint and minimize its impact on the environment, including through the choice of sustainable, nontoxic and earth-friendly materials whenever possible. We maintain nutritional standards that are earth-conscious and protect natural, healthful diets for children. Previous Next

< Back Montessori An Authentic Montessori Environment The Montessori Method emerges from the belief that children are naturally good, peaceful and curious and that in the context of a supportive environment, all children engage instinctively in the work of self-construction. With appropriate freedoms and the right support, children follow their interests to create rich learning experiences, form peaceful communities, and support and learn from one another. We are dedicated to the preparation of environments and ourselves to support the development of children. Previous Next

< Back Innovation A Laboratory for Innovation Wildflower schools are committed to providing authentic Montessori environments for our students and at the same time keeping Dr. Montessori’s commitment to scientific pedagogy alive. In our work to continuously improve, we try new things, rigorously evaluate our efforts, learn from colleagues within and outside of Wildflower, and make adjustments as necessary. Because scientific observation is the foundation of the Montessori method, we seek to use modern technologies to extend and expand our teachers’ capacity for observation and documentation – without changing the concrete, experiential nature of the prepared environment. Previous Next

< Back Home A Seamless Learning Community Wildflower schools look for ways in which children’s home, school, and community environments can offer more seamless experiences, reflecting consistent perspectives on children’s development and engaging them as authentic contributors in each setting. We see our work as a partnership with parents and families: we value their wisdom, invite their engagement, and enthusiastically share with them our Montessori methods. Similarly, parents at Wildflower schools see their roles as active supporters of the schools and teacher-leaders, rather than its customers. Previous Next

Our Principles As a member of the Wildflower network of schools , we are committed to the liberation of every human being, every community, and the human spirit, so that we may all live in harmony with our individual purpose and the world around us, free from oppression and able to follow life’s unfolding journey. The Wildflower Schools Nine Principles describe critical ways that our schools bring our purpose, values and norms to life. They are not the only way a community could seek to pursue our purpose and live into these values and norms, but they articulate the choices we’ve made about what to collectively uphold and by extension the aspirations that define what it means to be a Wildflower school. Network Advancing an ecosystem of independent schools We seek to make Wildflower schools an option for children and families everywhere. As we grow, we benefit from an expanding community of learners and professionals working together, and the economic efficiencies that can arise from sharing resources. At the same time, we protect the autonomy of every teacher-leader and we resist the expansion of central-administration and authority. Each school sees itself as a node in a network, with substantial freedom in school-level decision-making and access to the resources of the network when those resources are useful and compelling to the school. Reciprocally, each school also sees itself as accountable to its neighbor schools and the broader Wildflower community, and responsible for supporting existing and future Wildflower schools. Finally, wherever possible, we make our materials, software and learnings available publicly, so that all schools can benefit from them, whether or not they are affiliated with Wildflower. Innovation A Laboratory for Innovation Wildflower schools are committed to providing authentic Montessori environments for our students and at the same time keeping Dr. Montessori’s commitment to scientific pedagogy alive. In our work to continuously improve, we try new things, rigorously evaluate our efforts, learn from colleagues within and outside of Wildflower, and make adjustments as necessary. Because scientific observation is the foundation of the Montessori method, we seek to use modern technologies to extend and expand our teachers’ capacity for observation and documentation – without changing the concrete, experiential nature of the prepared environment. Home A Seamless Learning Community Wildflower schools look for ways in which children’s home, school, and community environments can offer more seamless experiences, reflecting consistent perspectives on children’s development and engaging them as authentic contributors in each setting. We see our work as a partnership with parents and families: we value their wisdom, invite their engagement, and enthusiastically share with them our Montessori methods. Similarly, parents at Wildflower schools see their roles as active supporters of the schools and teacher-leaders, rather than its customers. Equity A Commitment to Equity Wildflower schools exist within the context of the segregation and inequity of our communities and society, and where there is no justice, there can be no lasting peace. As Montessorians, we believe children’s unique capacity to adapt to their environment makes childhood the key to the long-term improvement of society and our greatest hope for a more peaceful world. We cultivate that capacity in schools that include people of different racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds and seek out ways to make our schools more accessible to all families; we celebrate diversity and foster inclusivity; and, we consider the unique opportunities and challenges facing every child and commit to giving each student what they need to find their purpose and fulfill their potential. We recognize the significance of this undertaking, and we work to transform ourselves, our school communities and our broader society to bring about our vision for justice and peace. Beauty Cultivating a deep beauty in all things Dr. Montessori wrote that schools should be aesthetically engulfing and culturally enriching for children. Wildflower schools live into this through the choices we make about materials and fine art, interior designs that burst with beauty and communicate to children, teachers and families that they are valued, and by welcoming working artists as a part of the prepared environment. All of us – adults and children – explore and cultivate the beauty of our inner landscapes through mindfulness practices, and seek to carry that beauty into our relationships with each other. Nature Emphasizing the nonseparation between nature and humans At Wildflower schools, we cultivate each child’s direct relationship with the natural world, by attending to and going out into the nature that surrounds us and by bringing abundant plant life into our schools so that children learn to care for their living environment. We limit each school’s physical footprint and minimize its impact on the environment, including through the choice of sustainable, nontoxic and earth-friendly materials whenever possible. We maintain nutritional standards that are earth-conscious and protect natural, healthful diets for children. Montessori An Authentic Montessori Environment The Montessori Method emerges from the belief that children are naturally good, peaceful and curious and that in the context of a supportive environment, all children engage instinctively in the work of self-construction. With appropriate freedoms and the right support, children follow their interests to create rich learning experiences, form peaceful communities, and support and learn from one another. We are dedicated to the preparation of environments and ourselves to support the development of children. Teacher-Led Small and Non-hierarchical Wildflower schools are 1-2 room schools with the faculty both teaching and administering the school. Wildflower teachers-leaders are partners and social entrepreneurs, responsible primarily to themselves and each other for every aspect of their school and its overall success. By preserving a small scale, teacher-leaders are able to make day-to-day decisions that respond to the needs of the children and school-wide decisions that express their own vision in the context of the needs of children, families and themselves. Shopfront Neighborhood-nested in partnership with the community Wildflower schools sit in street-facing and accessible, light-filled spaces on walkable streets and invite community members visually into the daily work of children. They increase the presence of children and families in the community, as more narrow geographic focus supports walking to and from school, and by relying on public playgrounds, gardens and other civic spaces that would otherwise be on-site in larger institutions. We expand our definition of “stakeholders” beyond the families we serve directly, and we work to make our surrounding communities stronger and healthier for children.