Where obstacles become opportunities
Little kids looking at an inch worm on a green leaf

Kansas City’s newest Montessori Preschool & Private Elementary School, located at 92nd & Wornall Road

Our Difference

A steeplechase is a long, cross-country foot race, peppered with natural obstacles such as streams, logs, rocks and hedges. ​

We believe that children who learn to navigate obstacles (of any kind) at a young age will be better prepared for the world, and ultimately they will enjoy greater success and happiness in their lives.​

With a nod to our building’s origin as a church, and our sights set on equipping our children to navigate the obstacles of the world- Steeplechase Academy was born.

Outside, our incredible playground features a 1400 foot steeplechase course, complete with dozens of fun and challenging natural obstacles to develop strong bodies, confident hearts, and resilient minds.

Boy feeding chickens

Enrollment is open now for
the 2024-2025 school year.

Please contact us for more info.

Modified Montessori Curriculum

Montessori is a time-honored educational model which allows children to explore and learn within a carefully curated environment. Children are encouraged to become self-sufficient, to challenge themselves, and to follow their natural curiosity. Beautiful classrooms are expertly equipped to provide a hands-on, experiential program for all levels of development. Activities are designed to be self-correcting and to isolate specific skills for a progressive learning dynamic. Our Modified Montessori Program further adapts this highly successful 20th century educational model to include contemporary goals such as learning to use a computer and mastering modern social graces.