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Cedar Creek Montessori School

5.0(7)

#1 of 3 in Berkeley

1600 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA, Berkeley, California 94702

Rating Average star rating and review count.Source: Google

5.0 (7)

This school

5.0★

Berkeley avg

5.0★

California avg

4.8★

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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

1600 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA, Berkeley, California 94702

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Reviews

Parents consistently praise Cedar Creek's warm, experienced teachers who create a nurturing Montessori environment that builds children's confidence, independence, and social skills. Families highlight the school's intentional focus on relationships and hands-on learning materials, with multiple parents noting their children's strong preparation for kindergarten and sense of community. Teachers are described as thoughtful, caring, and supportive of families as well as children's individual development.