Wilma's Little People's School

Wilma's Little People's School was founded in 1973 by Dr. Kay Johnson in order to give students in Jacksonville University's early childhood courses an opportunity to work with young children. It is named in honor of Wilma Price Smith (1918-1985) as a living memorial to her and her lifelong devotion to children. She took her favorite quote to heart when it came to children ("be of love a little more careful than anything else."e.e.cummings)
It is Wilma’s Little People’s School mission that each child has the right to a developmentally appropriate education. We believe that young children should have a relaxed and nurturing environment that is developmentally structured to meet their needs. This should include carefully planned experiences in the following areas: Movement, communication, music, art, mathematics, the world around us, health/safety/nutrition, and living in the world of people.

We also believe that kindness and respect for others should be taught early, along with acceptable habits and manners.