Thriving Day Academy

Thriving Day Academy is a preschool in Heber, UT. The Montessori private school serves families in Heber, Midway, Kamas, and Park City, Utah, providing authentic Montessori education for children from 18 months to 12 years. Programs include a Toddler Program for ages 18 months to 3 years, an Early Childhood Program for ages 3 to 6, and an Elementary Program for first through sixth grades. The school also offers a Summer Camp for eligible students.

The academy employs a child-centered, hands-on philosophy designed to support each child in reaching their fullest potential. The approach focuses on cultivating independence and instilling confidence through practice, using mistakes as learning opportunities, and maintaining routine and consistency. Teachers provide a prepared environment with hands-on learning materials that draw children to explore. The curriculum emphasizes outdoor learning and "going-outs" to explore the world. Founding principles hold that meeting basic needs of belonging, love, and independence allows children to become confident individuals primed to follow their curiosity.

The team includes Founder, Director, and Lead Teacher Stevie Clark, who leads the Fox Den Class. Co-teachers include Alicia Pratt, who also handles admin duties for the Owls Class, and Breanne Hyde for the Chickadees Class. Lead Teacher Emily Cortopassi teaches the Honeybee Class and assists with admin, while Katie Sharp Bavasi is a Lead Teacher for the Honeybees. Kayla Givens serves as Assistant for the Owls Class and Fox Den, and Sierra Harrison is Assistant Teacher for the Owls Class. Alli Klein and Anna Shepherd are co-teachers for the Fox Den and Chickadees classes respectively.

Admissions involve scheduling a tour to evaluate fit, followed by an application and review. The goal is to maintain one-third of each age group in a class, including Toddlers, Early Childhood through Kindergarten, and Lower Elementary. Upper Elementary for fourth through sixth grades is coming in the 2026-2027 school year.

Thriving Day Academy provides structured Montessori education in Heber, UT, fostering independence and confidence in young learners.

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