teachers
We Believe
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Every child is unique.
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Play is learning.
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Quality early childhood education is essential.
Our Mission
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To form long lasting relationships with our students & their families.
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Build connections with our students that fill them full of confidence and a love for learning.
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To show that learning is possible everywhere, especially outside.
Our Vision
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Teach children essential life skills that prepare them for long term success.
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To create a safe & joyful prepared classroom environment that in turn becomes the 3rd teacher.
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To focus on the process through which children learn & not the product in the end.
meet our teachers
Miss Katlyn
Owner/Director/Preschool Teacher
Miss Katlyn has been in the ECE field since 2017 & opened Little Minds in December 2020. Through her time in early childhood she has completed training in all areas of health & development, & has completed the Infant/Toddler Education Course & the MT Preschool Education Course. Miss Katlyn is passionate about giving children the freedom of exploration in a prepared classroom environment. In her free time she enjoys camping & crafting with her Cricut.
Miss Katlyn's Favorites:
Color: Blue
Flower: Daisies
Animal: Turtles
Snack: Yogurt Pretzels or Rice Krispie Treats
Drink: Sprite or Chai Tea
Mr. Jacob
Substitute Teacher
Mr Jacob has been with Little Minds since the beginning working in the background & this year he has entered the classroom full time! Mr. Jacob loves teaching children to explore their environment outdoors & bringing back elements to their indoor environment. In his free time he enjoys fishing & coaching rugby with the Helena Renegades Rugby Club.
Mr. Jacobs Favorites:
Color: Blue
Flower: Blue Bells
Animal: Shark
Candy: Reeses
Drink: Sweet Tea or Coke
Staff Reviews
Working at Little Minds is unlike any other job I have had. I am truly excited to get up everyday to go to work and I love getting to learn more each day. We are an amazing team and work together to meet the needs of each child. Little Minds unique small group facility is what first attracted me and is what has made me grow a passion for early childhood education! In our small group facility children have more opportunities for individualized learning and connection with teachers & peers.
- Miss Maddie
Teacher Resources
Montana Early Childhood Project
Since 1985, the Montana Early Childhood Project (ECP) has been dedicated to improving the quality of programs and services for Montana's young children and their families.
Child Care Training
ChildCareTraining.org is the home of Montana’s early childhood distance learning. Early childhood professionals have a vitally important job; we strive to offer accessible professional development statewide.
Conscious Discipline
Conscious Discipline believes that trauma-responsive social and emotional learning (SEL) is a lens through which transformational change in the areas of racial equality, equity and inclusion is not only possible, but essential.