School

Northcrest Montessori

4.6(10)

#2 of 2 in Columbia

12345 Wake Forest Rd ste j, Clarksville, MD 21029, USA, Columbia, Maryland 21029

Rating Average star rating and review count.Source: Google

4.6 (10)

This school

4.6★

Columbia avg

4.7★

Maryland avg

4.7★

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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

12345 Wake Forest Rd ste j, Clarksville, MD 21029, USA, Columbia, Maryland 21029

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Reviews

Parents praise the warm, supportive environment and the director Kavitha's caring approach, noting significant developmental gains in their children including language skills, independence, and self-care abilities. One parent reported the program was too rigid and not suitable for their child with speech delay concerns.