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River Valley Montessori of Excelsior

5.0(15)

810 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, Minnesota MN 55331

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5.0 (15)

About

River Valley Montessori of Excelsior is a Montessori school located in Excelsior, Minnesota.

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

810 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, Minnesota MN 55331

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Reviews

Reviews reveal a stark divide in experiences at River Valley Montessori of Excelsior. Families who enrolled after a private equity acquisition report significant declines in quality, citing high staff turnover, inadequate supervision, safety concerns, and a program that no longer reflects authentic Montessori principles, while some families in the infant and toddler rooms report positive experiences with dedicated caregivers. Long-term families and those familiar with the school's pre-acquisition standards express particular disappointment with the deterioration in care quality, consistency, and educational focus.