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Great Start Montessori School

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4.9(44)

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

Tuition Read directly from this school's own published rate card as of 2026-08-17 — not confirmed by the school. The school can claim this listing and correct it anytime.Source: From the school's published rate card (unconfirmed)

$815 USD/mo

Stages Montessori groups children into multi-year stages by developmental period, not single grades.Source: From the school's published rate card (unconfirmed)

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4.9 (44)

This school

4.9★

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4.9★

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4.8★

About

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

Tuition & Programs

Read directly from this school's own published rate card as of 2026-08-17 — not confirmed by the school.

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 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

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

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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.