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Language Garden Montessori

4.7(45)

#6 of 9 in Bellevue

14044 NE 8th St, Bellevue, Washington WA 98007

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4.7 (45)

This school

4.7★

Bellevue avg

4.8★

Washington avg

4.8★

More reviewed than 90% of Montessori listings in Bellevue.

About

Language Garden Montessori is a Montessori school located in Bellevue, Washington.

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

14044 NE 8th St, Bellevue, Washington WA 98007

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Reviews

Parents report that Language Garden Montessori successfully teaches Mandarin Chinese and the Taiwanese writing system (bopomofo) using hands-on Montessori materials, with children progressing from beginner to fluent levels. They praise the teachers' dedication, the school's cleanliness and organization, low illness rates, and the nurturing community environment, though some acknowledge teacher turnover. The principal Caroline is specifically noted for her attentiveness and care, including going beyond typical responsibilities to support children's health and wellbeing.