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Busy Bees Montessori School

4.8(25)

400 E Gregory St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056

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4.8 (25)

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Is this an accredited Montessori school?

No accreditation or membership from a recognized Montessori body (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada) is on file for this listing. Because "Montessori" isn't a protected trademark in the US or Canada — a 1967 USPTO ruling put the term in the public domain — any school can use the name regardless of how closely it follows the method. That doesn't mean this school isn't authentically Montessori; it means accreditation status isn't the way to check here. Ask the school directly about their teacher training (look for AMI or AMS-trained staff) and ask to observe a classroom work cycle.

Accreditation is not the same as an operating licence. A provincial/state child care licence or private school registration only confirms a school is legally allowed to operate — it says nothing about whether the teaching method is Montessori.

Teacher credentials matter too. Ask how many lead teachers hold AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited teacher training — a strong signal independent of the school's own accreditation status.

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Location

400 E Gregory St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056

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Reviews

Parents are divided in their experiences. Positive reviewers praise the teachers' care, attentiveness, and Montessori approach, noting their children thrived and developed confidence and independence. One detailed negative review raises concerns about frequent school closures, expensive and last-minute snack duty requests, restrictive unenrollment policies, limited communication about curriculum, and facility issues, though acknowledging individual teachers were caring.