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Lily Pad Montessori School

4.2(31)

#10 of 14 in Chicago

1025 W Van Buren St, Chicago, Illinois IL 60607

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4.2 (31)

This school

4.2★

Chicago avg

4.5★

Illinois avg

4.7★

More reviewed than 98% of Montessori listings in Chicago.

About

Lily Pad Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Chicago, Illinois.

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

1025 W Van Buren St, Chicago, Illinois IL 60607

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Reviews

Parents consistently praise Lily Pad for its caring and supportive teachers and director, noting significant improvements in their children's comfort, confidence, and willingness to attend. The school emphasizes daily communication with families, offers structured activities and field trips, and creates an environment where children develop both educational and life skills. Families report feeling reassured that their children are in loving, nurturing care.