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Spotlight on Business
Sonnet Montessori
Overview
The Spotlight on Business program is designed to recognize new and existing commercial and
industrial businesses in the Lakeville community. The program is also designed to emphasize for
residents, the important tax and employment benefits that business and industry provide to the
community.
Sonnet Montessori, owned and operated by Ann Thompson, opened its first school in Prior Lake
in 2007 and operated in rented space for its first three years and constructed its existing facility
there in 2010. Sonnet’s Prior Lake location currently serves 75-80 families.
Sonnet opened a new location in Lakeville at 19955 Idealic Avenue on October 19, 2015. Sonnet
decided to open in Lakeville based upon three main factors:
1. No existing Montessori presence
2. A strong school district
3. Amount of residential development
Sonnet offers programs for children ranging in age from 16 months to 6 years old and has a
capacity of 90-100 students. There will be an infant program starting in the fall as well. The
school current has 20 children enrolled and attending, and is growing rapidly.
Sonnet teaches the Montessori Method which focuses on individualized learning and
independence. There are five main categories in which instruction is given which include;
language, mathematics, geography, sensorial and practical life. Sonnet will also be focusing on a
S.T.E.M. based curriculum starting in the fall of 2016.
Sonnet Montessori has an upcoming open house for perspective parents and students on
Saturday, April 9th from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Ann Thompson, owner and director of Sonnet Montessori will be present to share additional
information with the City Council.
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y☐ N☐ Source:
Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Diversified Economic Development
Report Completed by: Rick Howden, Economic Development Specialist
April 4, 2016
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