Is this an accredited Montessori school?

AMS Member

AMS Member means the school has joined the American Montessori Society and affirms alignment with Montessori principles, but has not (yet) completed AMS's formal accreditation review — membership alone doesn't verify classroom practice.

Verify directly at amshq.org/schools using the school's name and city.

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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Reviews

Parents describe Dandelion as a warm, welcoming Montessori community where children thrive through self-directed learning under the leadership of teachers Micki and Lindy. Reviewers highlight the school's focus on individualized attention, respect for each child's unique interests, and creation of a peaceful, orderly learning environment that supports children's independence and concentration. Parents report that their own experience—through classroom observation and engagement with the school community—deepened their understanding of the Montessori method and their role in their children's development.

Teachers Micki and Lindy's dedication to individualized attention
Self-directed Montessori learning with child-chosen work
Peaceful, quiet classroom environment with focused children
Focus on equity, inclusion, and mutual respect
Welcoming community for multilingual and diverse families

Summary generated by AI from this school's real Google reviews — not written by MontessoriCity. Report inaccurate

4.4

7 reviews

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