Illuminate Montessori at Cypress Creek is a small, close-knit Montessori community rooted in Cedar Park, with just four classrooms and room for about 85 children. Our experienced guides, including AMS-credentialed educators, stay for years, and children learn and grow together in mixed-age classrooms. Two large playgrounds, one for each age group, and a garden give children room to explore, and our summer program welcomes children up to age 8.
Why families choose us
- AMS certified
- Small, tight-knit, relationship-focused community
- High teacher retention
- Mixed-age Montessori classrooms
- Established Cedar Park community
Schedule Your Visit to Cypress Creek
See our prepared environment for yourself. We host weekday tours by appointment for families considering Illuminate Montessori.
Programs Offered
- Ages served: 6 weeks - 6 years
Toddler
A carefully prepared environment that encourages independence, language development, movement, and exploration.
Ages: 16 months to 3 years
Children's House
A multi-age Montessori classroom that fosters concentration, confidence, social development, and academic readiness.
Ages: 3 to 6 years
Kindergarten
A comprehensive Montessori kindergarten experience that builds leadership, independence, and advanced academic skills.
- Authentic Montessori learning environments
- Carefully prepared classrooms that foster independence and confidence
- Individualized learning experiences tailored to each child
- Experienced and dedicated Montessori educators
- Strong family-school partnerships
- Focus on academic, social, emotional, and physical development
- Warm and welcoming school community
Admissions
We welcome families year-round based on program availability. We encourage interested families to schedule a tour to experience our Montessori environment firsthand, meet our leadership team, and learn more about our programs.
During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our classrooms, learn about the Montessori approach, and discuss your child’s unique developmental needs and educational goals.
Our admissions team is committed to making the enrollment process smooth and supportive, and we look forward to partnering with families as they begin their Montessori journey.
Shea Kirtdoll
Shea Kirtdoll is a passionate early childhood educator and school leader with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and five years of experience in the field. Throughout her career, Shea has been dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. As the Head of School at Illumine Montessori at Cypress Creek, she brings a child-centered approach to leadership and is committed to supporting both educators and families in creating a strong, connected school community.
Shea believes that every child is capable, curious, and deserving of an environment that encourages independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. In her role, she strives to uphold the values of Montessori education while ensuring that each family feels welcomed, heard, and supported. Shea is honored to serve the Cypress Creek community and looks forward to continuing to build a school where children can thrive and families can feel confident in the education and care their children receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
• Toddler: 16 months to 3 years
• Children’s House: 3 to 6 years, including Kindergarten
For infants, our Brushy Creek campus, also in Cedar Park, offers Nido from 6 weeks. For Elementary, our Round Rock campus plans to open an Elementary program for the 2027–28 school year.
• Half day: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
• Full day: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Extended day: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Toddler families can also choose three-day half, full or extended-day schedules.
• Toddler: $1,395 to $1,895 per month
• Children’s House: $1,495 to $1,795 per month
New students pay a $100 application fee and a $1,000 enrollment deposit, which is applied to your child’s final month of tuition. Contact us for the exact tuition for the program you’re interested in.
• Children’s House: 1 guide for every 12 children
These ratios give our guides time for individual lessons, observation and support.
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