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Montessori First

5.0(9)

#4 of 15 in Seattle

6503 48th Ave S, Seattle, Washington WA 98118

Rating Average star rating and review count.Source: Google

5.0 (9)

Montessori First

5.0★

Seattle avg

4.8★

Washington avg

4.8★

About

Montessori First is a Montessori school located in Seattle, 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

6503 48th Ave S, Seattle, Washington WA 98118

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Reviews

Parents praise Montessori First for its experienced teachers, particularly Ms. Chelsea, and the beautiful, individualized learning environment where children flourish socially and emotionally. The school emphasizes tailored skill-building activities, strong boundaries with fun and wonder, and builds community among families. Parents report their children felt well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciated the small class size and parenting guidance offered by staff.

Ms. Chelsea leads with gentle boundaries and kindness
Individualized, skill-building activities tailored to each child
Strong social-emotional learning and development focus
Small class sizes with experienced, dedicated teachers
Beautiful, inspiring learning environment

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5.0

9 reviews

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