Photos(3)

    Great Start Montessori School — photo 1Great Start Montessori School — photo 2Great Start Montessori School — photo 3

    Photo by Great Start Montessori School · via Google

    School

    Great Start Montessori School

    NidoCasa

    2000 Merrimac Ln N #100, Plymouth, Minnesota MN 55447

    Tuition From the school's published information, not confirmed by the school (as of 2026-08-17). The school can claim this listing and correct it anytime.Source: From the school's published information, not confirmed by the school

    $815 USD/mo

    Stages Montessori groups children into multi-year stages by developmental period, not single grades.Source: From the school's published information, not confirmed by the school

    NidoCasa

    Rating Average star rating and review count.Source: Google

    4.9 (44)
    This school
    4.9★
    Plymouth avg
    4.9★
    Minnesota avg
    4.8★

    About

    Great Start Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Plymouth, Minnesota.

    Tuition & Programs

    From the school's published information, not confirmed by the school (as of 2026-08-17).

    • NidoFrom $1,800 USD/month
    • Younger Toddlers (16months- 27months) and Older Toddlers (27th months-42 months) - FIVE DAY PROGRAM Full DayFrom $1,340 USD/month
    • Younger Toddlers (16months- 27months) and Older Toddlers (27th months-42 months) - THREE DAY PROGRAM Full DayFrom $900 USD/month
    • CasaFrom $1,210 USD/month
    • CasaFrom $815 USD/month

    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 US trademark ruling put the term in the public domain in the US), 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.

    Full guide: how to verify any Montessori school →

    Upcoming tours

    Reviews

    Parents consistently praise Great Start Montessori School for its caring, attentive teachers who support individual learning and development. They highlight the welcoming environment, outdoor play emphasis, the director's involvement, and the school's ability to help children feel comfortable and grow in specific areas like writing and fine motor skills.

    • Teachers Ms. Azy, Ms. Faye, and staff are caring and kind
    • Strong focus on outdoor play and time outside
    • Individual attention to child's learning and skill development
    • Clean, calming, beautiful environment
    • Children become comfortable quickly and make many friends

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

    4.9

    44 reviews

    Rating and review count are sourced from Google. Read all reviews on Google →

    Rankings can't be bought. Schools are ordered by Google rating and review count. When results are otherwise equal, schools with more complete, recently verified profiles come first. This is based on profile quality only; no school can pay for a higher position.

    Liked what you read?

    Ask Great Start Montessori School for a free tour. Add any questions to your request.

    Looking for school advice? Read our free Montessori guides →

    Is your school missing from MontessoriCity?

    Add it in about two minutes. Listing is free, and we check every school before it goes live.

    Add your school

    Other Montessori school in Plymouth

    See all Montessori in Plymouth →

    More Montessori school in Minnesota

    See all Montessori schools in Minnesota →