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Montessori Magpie

5.0(7)

#2 of 14 in Chicago

835 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois IL 60622

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5.0 (7)

Montessori Magpie

5.0★

Chicago avg

4.5★

Illinois avg

4.7★

More reviewed than 81% of Montessori listings in Chicago.

About

Montessori Magpie 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

835 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois IL 60622

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Reviews

Parents report that Montessori Magpie creates a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive and feel excited to attend. Multiple families praise the school's thoughtful Montessori and Reggio Emilia-informed curriculum, the attentive and professional staff, and Director Ana's child development philosophy. Children are noted as reaching developmental milestones beyond typical expectations and showing visible growth in skills and confidence.