Oklahoma City · Proposed Opening Fall 2028
WildMontessori
A proposed tuition-free public Montessori school in Oklahoma City, beginning with Pre-K and Kindergarten in Fall 2028.
Wild in curiosity. Grounded in purpose. Rooted in structure. Open to possibility.
Seven commitments
Children are known deeply, and trusted with meaningful work.
These seven commitments are what make that real in a Wild classroom — the standards we hold to, every day, for every child.
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Prepared educators
Educators prepared through Montessori training, Oklahoma certification, and ongoing support toward credentials from MACTE-recognized programs.
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Montessori materials
Real objects children hold, so ideas move from the hand to the mind.
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Prepared environments
Rooms built for independence, movement, concentration, and care.
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Protected time
Long, uninterrupted work blocks — so deep concentration has room to happen.
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Multi-age communities
Mixed-age classrooms where children learn from each other and grow into leaders.
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Child-directed work
Meaningful choice from a prepared range of work, guided by observation.
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Responsive guidance
Teachers watch closely, and meet each child exactly where they are.
Portrait of the learner
Children prepared to meet the world with focus, agency, knowledge, and care.
Six capacities every child practices here — tap any circle to explore each one.
Focus
Long, unhurried work cycles — deep enough to lose track of time, and finish what you started.
Agency
Children choose their own work, ask for the lesson they need, and follow curiosity somewhere real.
Order
A place for everything, and a rhythm children can count on — inside the room, and inside themselves.
Adaptability
The materials show children their own mistakes. They notice, adjust, and try it again.
Regulation
Pausing, listening, taking turns, and caring for the room and the people in it.
Academic foundations
Reading, writing, mathematics, science — learned by hand first, aligned to Oklahoma standards.
Where Wild is growing
- 2026 Charter application
- Next Authorization & school development
- Then Family enrollment
- Fall 2028 Proposed opening
Wild is currently in the application and community-building phase. Follow the process as the school moves from vision to public classroom.
Who is building Wild?
A real local project, led by an educator.
Wild Montessori was founded by Krystal Hanegan, an Oklahoma Montessori educator and school leader committed to making authentic Montessori education publicly accessible to Oklahoma City families.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What is Wild Montessori?
Wild Montessori is an emerging tuition-free public Montessori school being developed for Oklahoma City. The school is currently in the charter application and authorization process, with a proposed opening in Fall 2028.
What grades will Wild serve when it opens?
Wild plans to begin with mixed-age Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. Additional elementary levels are expected to be added as the school grows.
Will Wild Montessori charge tuition?
No. Wild is being designed as a public charter school and will be free for eligible students to attend.
Where will the school be located?
A permanent location has not yet been selected. Wild is exploring potential sites in Oklahoma City and will share location updates as the authorization and development process moves forward.
When will families be able to apply?
Student applications are not yet open. Joining the interest list allows families to receive updates about authorization, location, enrollment timelines, community events, and the proposed Fall 2028 opening.
Does joining the interest list reserve a place for my child?
No. The interest list is not an enrollment application and does not guarantee admission. It simply helps families follow Wild's development and receive enrollment information when it becomes available.
How can educators and community members become involved?
Wild is also interested in connecting with educators, prospective partners, community organizations, and people who believe Oklahoma City needs greater access to authentic public Montessori education. Join the update list and tell us how you are connected to the work.