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Service Provider Name: Mustard Seed Academy
Service Provider Number: 19164
Address: 2397 S 500 W
Contact: Monica Gailey
Phone: (801) 499-6930
Policy Note: This provider is approved by CFEF as an Education Instruction Alternative. USBE establishes and regulates requirements for qualifying private schools but does not regulate Education Instruction Alternatives as private schools. CFEF determines whether an Education Instruction Alternative is eligible to participate and has final authority over its approval and continued participation. Parents are responsible for determining whether an Education Instruction Alternative and its services are appropriate for their child’s individual educational needs. If applicable, punch passes, traveling shows, VIP packages, private tours, and birthday party packages are not eligible expenses. Please refer to the Fund Use Guide for additional information about Education Instruction Alternatives.

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Personalized Hybrid Microschool Education with Hands-On Farm Learning

Mustard Seed Academy is a K–6 microschool in Syracuse, Utah, offering a personalized alternative to traditional public school through a hybrid homeschool model. The school combines teacher-led classroom instruction with family-guided learning at home, allowing parents to remain actively involved in their children’s education while students benefit from academic support, peer connections, and a collaborative learning environment.

Families can choose between two-day and four-day programs designed to accommodate different educational goals and schedules. With class sizes limited to 12 students, Mustard Seed Academy emphasizes individualized attention, meaningful teacher relationships, and instruction that responds to each child’s learning needs. Its academic program builds foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies through engaging lessons and hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

A distinctive feature of Mustard Seed Academy is its active educational farm, where students have opportunities to care for animals, explore nature, and connect classroom concepts with real-world experiences. Through experiments, projects, outdoor exploration, and interactive lessons, students can develop practical skills while discovering connections between their studies and the world around them.

The school also emphasizes character development and a supportive community built around kindness, respect, integrity, responsibility, and compassion. Teachers monitor student progress through classroom observations, participation, assignments, and informal assessments, providing additional support when needed. Regular communication through the Playground app, progress updates, newsletters, and personal conversations helps families stay informed and collaborate with instructors throughout the learning process.

Mustard Seed Academy prioritizes campus safety through indoor and outdoor camera monitoring and works to create an environment where every child feels known, valued, and encouraged to grow. Its hybrid approach is designed for families who want the flexibility of homeschooling alongside structured instruction and a small school community.

Located in Syracuse, Utah, Mustard Seed Academy serves families seeking a flexible elementary education experience that combines personalized academics, hands-on learning, farm and nature exploration, and active family involvement.