Activate Your Space With a Mission-Driven Montessori School
For Property Owners
Wildflower Schools are small, teacher-led Montessori programs that bring beauty, stability, and purpose to underutilized spaces. Whether you manage a single property or multiple developments, your space could help plant the seeds for a school that enriches the lives of children, families, and neighborhoods.
Explore the Possibilities
What is a Wildflower School?
Wildflower is a national network of Montessori micro-schools, each founded and operated by educators and deeply rooted in the communities they serve. These schools transform storefronts, commercial suites, and flex-use spaces into joyful, intentionally designed learning environments that reflect the local culture and meet the needs of children and families.
Mission-Aligned Impact
Wildflower schools are founded by teacher-leaders who live in and care deeply about the communities they serve. They’re not just tenants—they’re small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and long-term contributors to your property’s success.
Flexible Build-Outs
Wildflower schools are typically 1–2 classrooms and highly adaptable to unconventional spaces. Tenant improvements are often modest, and we partner with the Teacher leaders to handle licensing, lightening the load for landlords.
Long-Term Stability
With a 90% annual retention rate of teacher-leaders, Wildflower Schools bring exceptional stability to the spaces they occupy—driving longer lease terms, lower turnover, and strong relationships with property managers. Our network also enjoys 0% defaults on rental agreements and 0% defaults on startup loans, demonstrating that these educator-entrepreneurs run financially sound schools while drawing strategic support from the Wildflower Foundation.
Positive Brand & Reputation
With a network-wide Net Promoter Score of 83 and growing family demand, Wildflower brings a positive public image and opens the door to future growth in your property portfolio.
Community Activation
Our schools create vibrant, community-serving spaces that promote educational equity and neighborhood revitalization. From family engagement to public programming, their presence adds tangible, lasting value.
How can it benefit your property portfolio?
Stable, Long-Term Income
Teacher Leader operators typically secure leases of 10 years or more—far longer than most retail or office tenants—giving owners predictable cash flow. Private and Montessori schools also tend to weather economic downturns better than many commercial uses, further reducing vacancy risk.
What Makes a Great Space?
Wildflower schools can thrive in a variety of commercial settings—especially when tailored with care. Ideal locations typically include:
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1,500–3,000 sq ft
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Ground-floor or accessible entry
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At least one bathroom and water access
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Access to outdoor or green space
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Commercial or mixed-use zoning
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Willingness to work with a small business
Each school is custom-designed with natural materials, light-filled spaces, and details that promote beauty, peace, and child-led learning.
Photos of Wildflower Schools
Where We're Looking
We’re actively looking for properties in a range of cities across the U.S. If you have available space or are planning a new development, we’d love to connect you with a team of educators ready to bring a Wildflower School to your area.
Western US
Arizona: Phoenix
California: Bay Area, San Rafael
Colorado: University Park
Oregon: Portland
Washington: Seattle, Bellingham
Nevada: Reno, Las Vegas
New Mexico: Albuquerque
Central US
Illinois: Chicago
Kentucky: Louisville
Louisiana: New Orleans
Michigan: Detroit
Minnesota: Minneapolis, St. Paul
Ohio: Cleveland, Columbus
Pennsylvania: Hershey
Tennessee: Red Bank
Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth
Houston, Austi
Eastern US
Connecticut: New Haven
Delaware
Florida: Orlando
Georgia: Atlanta
Maryland: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Massachusetts: Berkshires, Boston
New York: Brooklyn
Rhode Island: Providence
Virginia: Fredericksburg
Washington D.C.
FAQs
How long does it take to open a Wildflower school?
The process typically takes 12-20 months from initial planning to school opening, though timelines vary based on location, licensing, and construction needs.
I see your “shopfront” principle. Does my building have to be a retail space?
No-while we love shopfronts for their natural light and community connection, our schools also thrive in flex-use spaces, churches, homes, and other commercial properties.
What licensing requirements do the schools need to follow?
Teacher Leaders work with state and local authorities to align space, safety, and staffing requirements based on the age groups served.
What kind of lease terms do you look for?
Schools typically seek long-term leases (10+ years) for stability and may be supported by grants or low-interest loans from the Wildflower Foundation.
What kind of tenants are Wildflower schools?
Our teacher-leaders are deeply committed, financially responsible small-business operators with 0% loan and rent default rates across the network.
What is the typical size of a Wildflower school?
Wildflower schools usually occupy 1,500-3,000 sq ft and include one or two classrooms with 10-30 children total.eeds.
Does my property need to be zoned in a particular way?
Yes, properties generally need to allow educational or childcare use, which may fall under commercial or mixed-use zoning depending on your city.
What makes a great space for a Wildflower school?
Ideal spaces have 1,500–3,000 sq ft, access to outdoor space, at least one bathroom, and are located on the ground floor with natural light and a welcoming entry.
Who is responsible for the build-out or renovations?
The school team manages and funds build-outs with guidance and support from Wildflower, often keeping renovations modest and tailored to licensing needs.
How do Wildflower schools benefit neighborhoods?
They bring beauty, stability, and family engagement to communities, often increasing the appeal and value of surrounding properties.