Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Montessori Childcare & Private School in Huntsville, TX
Tomorrow's Promise has been a trusted leader in Montessori education since 1997, serving families in Huntsville, TX, and Walker County. Founded by Kaye Boehning after witnessing the transformative impact of Montessori methods on her own child, our institution combines over 25 years of experience with a commitment to holistic child development. Our team of educators, with over 175 combined years of expertise, delivers a curriculum rooted in Maria Montessori's principles of freedom, structure, and natural materials.We prioritize safety with advanced security measures and foster community through partnerships like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, providing over 1,150 local families with monthly books. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we ensure accessibility while maintaining Texas Rising Star certification for excellence in early education. Our three locations offer flexible hours, including early drop-off and parent's night out options, supported by 0 weather-related closures in our history.
Services
Montessori Education
Childcare Services
Summer Camp Programs
Parenting Support
Therapy Services
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 27+ years pioneering Montessori education in Walker County since 1997
- Teachers with 175+ combined years of Montessori expertise
- State-of-the-art security with coded locks and surveillance cameras
- Largest playgrounds in town with 3+ hours daily outdoor learning
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library partnership providing 1,150+ monthly books
Associations and certifications
- Texas Rising Star
What people say
Staff is so friendly and caring
Loved and well cared
Teach her things, words, songs
Daily communication via app
Prepared for kindergarten success
Services
Montessori Education
Our Montessori programs cultivate independent thinkers through hands-on learning. Children explore math, language, and cultural studies using tactile materials like counting beads and sandpaper letters. Mixed-age classrooms foster leadership while daily yoga and Spanish enrich cognitive development. With 3+ hours of outdoor play daily, we nurture physical growth alongside academic excellence in a secure, nurturing environment.
Childcare Services
From nursery to pre-K, our childcare combines Montessori principles with personalized attention. Certified teachers guide infants through sign language development and toddlers through practical life skills. Secure facilities feature child-sized bathrooms and nature-based play areas. Parents receive daily updates through the Brightwheel app while enjoying flexible hours from 5:00am-6:30pm across three locations.
Summer Camp Programs
Our summer camp offers educational adventures for ages 5-12 at the Old Houston Road location. Children enjoy weekly field trips to zoos, museums, and splash parks while maintaining Montessori learning principles. Secure facilities with chain-link fencing ensure safety during outdoor activities on our expansive playground featuring bike tracks and climbing structures. Nutritious meals are provided daily by on-site chefs.
Parenting Support
We empower parents through comprehensive support systems. Our Brightwheel app provides real-time updates on children's progress. On-site parenting libraries and Facebook groups share early childhood education insights. Specialized therapy spaces accommodate speech and behavioral needs while our nonprofit status enables financial assistance programs for qualifying families in Walker County.
Therapy Services
Integrated therapy services support children's unique needs within our Montessori environment. On-site spaces accommodate speech and behavioral therapies while maintaining educational continuity. Teachers collaborate with therapists to reinforce learning through practical life activities. Our prepared environment with color-coded materials and sensory tools helps children develop independence and social-emotional skills alongside therapeutic goals.
People
Kaye Boehning
Director
With a Master's in Education and 30+ years in Montessori education, Kaye founded Tomorrow's Promise in 1997. She transformed her passion into a nonprofit serving 1,150+ families, earning the 2023 SBA Houston District Rural Business Owner of the Year award.
Charlotte Baker
Assistant Director
A Montessori-certified educator since 2003, Charlotte brings Danish cultural perspective to her leadership. With 24 years at Tomorrow's Promise, she co-teaches the Purple Stars program while managing administrative operations across three locations.
Shelbi Myers
Lead Teacher
As a Purple Stars lead teacher with 11 years' experience, Shelbi specializes in early childhood education (ages 3-6). She mentors new educators while maintaining classroom instruction, balancing teaching with enrollment specialist responsibilities since 2011.
Valerie Turner
Nursery Teacher
A CDA-certified infant specialist with 16 years of experience, Valerie leads the Baby Bumble Bees classroom. She combines childcare expertise with parenting insights, having worked in multiple educational settings since 2006.
Gloria Alvarado
Lead Teacher
Specializing in 2-year-old education since 2010, Gloria creates engaging learning environments. Her background in outdoor activities informs classroom activities while maintaining Montessori principles in the Purple Caterpillars program.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We offer flexible hours across three locations: 5:00am-6:30pm (Old Houston Road), 6:00am-6:00pm (10th Street), and 6:30-7:30pm (Veterans Memorial).
What makes Montessori different from traditional preschools?
Our child-led approach emphasizes hands-on learning with tactile materials, mixed-age classrooms, and freedom of movement within structured environments that foster independence and concentration.
How do you ensure child safety?
We maintain security through coded door access, closed-circuit cameras, chain-link fencing, and staff trained in emergency procedures while maintaining 0 weather-related closures since 1997.
Do you offer financial assistance?
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide subsidy support and sliding tuition scales for qualifying families through grants and community partnerships.
What enrichment programs do you offer?
Daily yoga, Spanish instruction, music classes, and cultural activities complement our core curriculum while summer camps include field trips to zoos, museums, and splash parks.
How do you communicate with parents?
The Brightwheel app provides daily updates on meals, activities, and learning progress with direct messaging to teachers and regular parent-teacher conferences.
