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Heart Centered Montessori

5.0(8)

#1 of 2 in West Linn

18837 Nixon Ave, West Linn, Oregon OR 97068

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5.0 (8)

This school

5.0★

West Linn avg

4.6★

Oregon avg

4.8★

About

Heart Centered Montessori is a Montessori school located in West Linn, Oregon.

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

18837 Nixon Ave, West Linn, Oregon OR 97068

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Reviews

Parents consistently praise Meg, the owner, for her warm, attentive, and calm presence that creates a safe, nurturing environment in her home-based Montessori school. They highlight her deep knowledge of child development, intentional approach to fostering independence and emotional wellbeing, and the clean, thoughtfully designed space that supports both indoor and outdoor learning. Families report significant peace of mind and strong emotional connections between their children and the school.