We are an in-home preschool and

homeschool partnership

serving children ages 2.5 - 8 years

in Germantown Hills, IL

Thank you for choosing The Mustard Seed for your most precious gift - your child! Our goal is to provide a loving environment & high-quality learning experience. We look forward to growing with your family!

lyndsay brooks,
owner & Educator

vision

"Play is the work of the child."

-Maria Montessori

At The Mustard Seed, we believe that childhood should feel like wonder—full of curiosity, faith, nature, stories, and the simple joy of growing at a gentle pace. We offer a nurturing place where learning is hands-on, relationships matter, and children are known and loved. Our teaching is inspired by Charlotte Mason and Montessori methods.

credentials

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bradley University
Credits towards a Master's in Teaching and Learning from Illinois State University
10+ years teaching experience
CPR & First Aid certified
Licensed through DCFS
Providing in-home early learning since August 2021

curriculum

We offer quality materials and instruction aligned with the Illinois Early Learning Standards.

The following resources are utilized:

Mindsprout Hometessori
Treehouse Schoolhouse
Heggerty
Education in Virtue
Into the Deep

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daily schedule

Morning Work Cycle

Prayer & Faith Formation

Snack & Restroom

Indoor / Outdoor Play

Circle Time, Phonics & Read Aloud

Daily Enrichment

Lunch & Restroom

Indoor / Outdoor Play

Quiet Time

Snack & Restroom

Indoor / Outdoor Play

Read Aloud & Learning Extension

environment

learning

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our program

Class Offerings

M/W, T/Th, M/W/F

or M-F

8:30 - 1:30

$40 per day

Extended Half-Day

8:30 - 3:30

$55 per day

Full-Day

"Lyndsay is an excellent teacher. She is kind and patient with all of the children. She goes above and beyond with all she does for the children and their families. We could not ask for anyone better to set an example for our daughter."

Lexi W.