Child-Led Learning, Guided by Faith
We follow the child, meeting each one where they are and honoring how God uniquely made them.
See how we teachChristian Montessori · Prior Lake & Savage, MNA Different Way to Learn.
A Different Way to Learn.
A Place to Belong.
Small by design, big on purpose—a Christian Montessori community where your child is known, challenged, and loved.
Children exploring soil and a small creature together during a hands-on outdoor lesson at Southbridge.
Jan1January 2026 enrollment for ages 5 through grade 6Discover eventTwo ways to belong
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What we believe
The Heart of SouthBridge
Four convictions shape every day—how we teach, how we welcome, and how each child is known.
Whole-Child Curriculum
Real academics woven with Bible stories, hands-on discovery, and practical life skills.
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Partnership with Families
Learning thrives when home and school move together—and we keep families close.
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Celebrating Mistakes & Growth
A safe place to try, reflect, and try again—where grit and confidence grow.
See our approachSouthbridge in action
A day here looks like this.
Learning beyond the walls
The woods are part of our classroom.
Concrete before abstract
Children touch ideas before they write them.
Known by name
Mixed ages, real friendships, daily kindness.
A teacher who walks alongside
Small groups, close attention, room to grow.
Partners in the journey
Parents stay close to the learning.
From the school
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First days, welcome conferences, and enrollment news from Southbridge.
Small by design
A place where every child is known by name, and learning is woven with faith, wonder, and belonging.
Who we are
Our Leadership
A small team who knows every child by name—and walks alongside every family.
Cathy King
Co-Founder & Teacher
Kirsten Hancock
Co-Founder
Yohanna Kelly
Teacher
Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions
The essentials before you tour—still wondering? We’d love to talk.
What ages and grades do you serve?
Kindergarten through grade 6, plus our Bridge to Kindergarten readiness program. Children must be five years old by September 1.
What days and hours does Southbridge meet?
The 3-Day program runs Monday–Wednesday; the 5-Day program runs Monday–Friday with early release at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Class is 8:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. (drop-off from 8:30, pickup by 3:30).
What's the first step to enroll?
A tour. After you visit, we'll invite you to apply—your application holds your place and applies toward registration.
Book a tourAre there tuition or registration fees?
A $90 application fee (applied to registration), then a $300 registration fee per student for 2026–27, capped at $600 per family. Tuition is listed on the Enrollment & Tuition page.
Enrollment & Tuition
Come see us
A small school with big purpose.
The best way to understand Southbridge is to visit—come picture your child here.