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Cedars Montessori School

4.4(13)

#24 of 27 in Austin

9704 Circle Dr, Austin, Texas TX 78736

Rating Average star rating and review count.Source: Google

4.4 (13)

This school

4.4★

Austin avg

4.7★

Texas avg

4.7★

More reviewed than 77% of Montessori listings in Austin.

About

Cedars Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Austin, Texas.

Tuition & Programs

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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

9704 Circle Dr, Austin, Texas TX 78736

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Reviews

Most parents praise Cedars for its natural outdoor environment, individualized Montessori approach, and nurturing atmosphere where children develop confidence and independence. However, one parent reported significant concerns about leadership changes, administrative responsiveness, staff retention, and academic benchmarking after the first year of attendance.

Natural environment with oaks, junipers, outdoor spaces
Individualized care and respect for each child's learning journey
Primary and upper elementary programming
Gardening and open-ended creative time
Community-building opportunities (mentioned positively by some, dismantled per another)

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4.4

13 reviews

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