Montessori teacher kneeling beside a young child working with wooden materials
Winfield · Kansas

Tiny Disciples · Preschool & Daycare in Winfield, KSA strong foundation for a lifetime of growing

A small, welcoming home program in Winfield, Kansas, where children are known by name, days move at a gentle pace, and each child's curiosity leads the way.

Up to 5Children in care
Crystal SnoufferYour child's teacher
Winfield, KSRooted at Home
Child carefully pouring with a small wooden pitcher in a Montessori classroom
Up to 5Children together at a time, so every child is truly known.
A calmer way to grow

A handcrafted day, built around the child.

In Winfield, Kansas, children spend their days in a small group where the pace is gentle and the setting feels like home. They play, build, count, and listen to stories at their own rhythm, guided and never rushed.

In a group this small, the little moments get noticed: a new word, a first try at buttoning a coat, a question asked twice. Each child is known closely, so the day fits them rather than the other way around.

Portrait of Tiny Disciples director
Crystal SnoufferTeacher at Tiny Disciples
Our philosophy

Four pillars for a lifelong foundation

The principles that shape every day, every activity, and every interaction at Tiny Disciples.

Follow the Child

We observe before we teach. Lessons meet each child exactly where their interest and readiness are.

Hands-on Learning

Children learn by touching, pouring, stacking, and trying again, with tools that trust what small hands can do.

Unhurried Time

Plenty of time to play and explore lets deep focus and independence take root.

Room to Wonder

Questions are welcomed, and wonder is given space to lead us from one discovery to the next each day.

Our program

A small home, up to five children

Care happens in a real home in Winfield, with room for up to five children and a teacher who knows each of them by name.

Home

Home

6weeks-4 years old Ratio 5

Home is where the day begins and ends at Tiny Disciples, with a familiar group, a predictable rhythm and a teacher who greets each child by name at the door.

Each morning starts with a gathering time, so children and parents both know what comes next.

Primary caregiver Floor-bed naps
1:3Ratio
After-School

After-School

5-10 years oldRatio 5:1

After-School at Tiny Disciples is a cozy, welcoming place for 5–10 year olds to unwind after the school day. Kids enjoy a snack, get homework help, play, create, and make friends in a caring, relaxed setting.

Primary caregiver Floor-bed naps
1:3Ratio
Children working peacefully together in a sunlit Montessori room
The greatest gift we can give a child is the freedom to become deeply, capably themselves — at their own pace.
The Tiny Disciples ApproachInspired by Dr. Maria Montessori
A foundation for life

Gentle rhythm, room to wander

Predictable enough to feel safe, open enough to follow each child's curiosity.

7:00

Soft Arrival

Warm greetings, free choice, and a calm start to the morning.

8:30

Focused Play

A long, unhurried stretch where deep focus can happen.

11:30

Fresh Air Outside

Time outside to run, dig, and explore at their own pace.

1:00

Rest & Quiet

Quiet time to rest, hear a story, or settle into calm activity.

Up to 5Children in our home
1Home-based program
SmallA group where everyone is known
Winfield, KSCare close to home
Before you visit

What parents often ask first

7:30am-5:30pm
Yes! Breakfast, lunch and both am/pm snack!
Yes! 1pm-3pm
Sunlit Montessori classroom with wooden shelves and natural materials

Come see how a day feels

A visit is relaxed and personal. Step inside, meet Crystal, and notice whether this small home setting feels right for your child and your family.