named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mindfulness Program
Supports mental health and emotional well-being of students and staff through mindfulness practices and coping skills training.
Montessori Education Program
Provides a Montessori-based curriculum for children ages 3 through 12, emphasizing self-directed learning, multi-age classrooms, and hands-on, sensory-rich educational materials.
Remote and Hybrid Learning Option
Offers remote or hybrid instruction for families who prefer not to return to in-person learning, with academic continuity during the pandemic.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Conducting fundraising activitiesOrganizes fundraising initiatives including a rubber duck race offering individual ducks for $5 and flocks of five for $20, and a t-shirt fundraiser with shirts available in men's, women's, youth, and toddler sizes, with all proceeds supporting school operations.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Conducting health and safety protocols for in-person learningResumed in-person instruction on September 8, 2020, with health and safety measures including daily temperature checks for all students, staff, and visitors, 6 feet of social distancing, and enhanced cleaning protocols such as daily disinfection of classrooms, periodic restroom cleaning, and weekly deep cleaning of the entire building and grounds.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Managing student enrollmentEnrolls children on a space-available basis throughout the school year for ages 3 to 12, accommodating new students as openings occur.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Offering parent observation and engagement opportunitiesFacilitates parent involvement through scheduled parent-only classroom observation sessions in 15-minute blocks during the morning work cycle, and shares updates on student and parent participation in school activities and events.
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Montessori Education Programs 1 activity
- Operating a Montessori school for children ages 3 through 12Provides Montessori-based education for children ages 3 to 12, including daily instruction in practical life, sensory refinement, language, mathematics, geography, history, physical science, life science, movement, music, and art. Offers multi-aged classrooms where students learn from peers across a three-year age span, and delivers small group instruction tailored to individual learning paces, strengths, and challenges.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organizing educational field trips and special eventsHosts educational outings such as field trips to art galleries, including a visit to Full Moon Reflections Art Gallery where students observed artwork and created their own pieces. Organizes community engagement events like a trick-or-treat activity where students delivered treats to local businesses and hosted a puppy socialization visit from a therapy and service dog training program.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Providing mindfulness and mental health supportContinues mindfulness programs to support students and staff in developing coping skills and accessing mental health resources as part of the school’s holistic educational approach.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expanding and staffing educational programsExpands educational capacity by hiring Lead Guides and Classroom Assistants for primary and elementary levels, and employs substitute teachers and enrichment unit teachers across all subjects on an as-needed basis to support program delivery.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$76K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$73K96%
Investment income$400%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$84K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$15K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SNYDER | VP/HEAD OF S | 30 | $47K |
| LYDIA LYNCH | 1ST SEC/TEAC | 20 | $11K |
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Donated a $25 gift card through Sara Spink for the eighth-place winner of the rubber duck race.
- American Montessori Society Network — Member of the American Montessori Society network as indicated in resource list
- Association Montessori Internationale Network — Member of the Association Montessori Internationale network as indicated in resource list
- Bark, Bath, & Beyond Pet Salon Partner — Donated a gift basket as the ninth-place prize in the rubber duck race.
- Behind the Chair Salon Partner — Donated a gift basket as the tenth-place prize in the rubber duck race.
- Camden Central School District Partner — Provides transportation services for Wildwood Montessori School students.
- Carpenters Paint and Hardware Partner — Donated $25 cash prize for the fifth-place winner of the rubber duck race.
- Christmas and Associates Partner — Donated $100 cash prize for the second-place winner of the rubber duck race.
- Community Bank Partner — Donated a gift basket as the eleventh-place prize in the rubber duck race.
- Delta Lake Inn Partner — Donated two $25 gift certificates as prizes for sixth and seventh place winners in the rubber duck race.
- Hunter Landing Equestrian Partner — Donated a $45 gift certificate for riding lessons as the fourth-place prize in the rubber duck race.
- Lewis Manor Labradoodles Partner — Collaborated with the organization to host a puppy socialization visit as part of therapy and service dog training.
- Missie Snyder Government — Head of School at Wildwood Montessori School, point of contact for job applications.
- Mystic Stamp Company Partner — Donated $150 cash prize for the first-place winner of the rubber duck race.
- Parenting.com Partner — Shared content from Parenting.com about essential elements of great school buildings to inform facility development.
- Steve Britton Partner — Donated a wooden solar porch light as the twelfth-place prize in the rubber duck race.
- Wicked Wrench Repair Partner — Donated $50 cash prize for the third-place winner of the rubber duck race.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Montessori-Based Self-Directed Learningmethodology: montessori_educationBy using mixed-age classrooms, student choice, hands-on materials, and uninterrupted work periods, the school fosters self-directed learning and intrinsic motivation because children develop cognitive and social skills through autonomous exploration and peer modeling in a structured environment.
- Philosophy-Aligned Admissions and Family Engagementmethodology: family_engagementBy aligning admissions decisions with family commitment to Montessori principles and actively involving families in school life, the school strengthens community cohesion and continuity of learning because shared values between home and school reinforce the child’s developmental environment.
- Process-Oriented Development with Logical Consequencesmethodology: process-oriented-learningBy prioritizing the learning process over outcomes and using logical consequences for behavior, the school cultivates self-discipline, intrinsic motivation, and internalized responsibility because children learn through natural cause-and-effect experiences rather than external rewards or punishments.