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River Valley Montessori of Shakopee

4.7(27)

#1 of 2 in Shakopee

110 Prairie St N, Shakopee, Minnesota MN 55379

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4.7 (27)

This school

4.7★

Shakopee avg

4.5★

Minnesota avg

4.8★

About

River Valley Montessori of Shakopee is a Montessori school located in Shakopee, 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

110 Prairie St N, Shakopee, Minnesota MN 55379

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Reviews

Parents consistently praise River Valley Montessori for its warm, caring infant and toddler teachers who adapt to individual routines and communicate regularly with families. Multiple reviewers highlight the hands-on, creative Montessori activities like gardening and self-directed work time that engage children, along with the school's focus on reinforcing routines and milestones across home and school. The center is noted for low staff turnover, family-centered relationships, and responsiveness to parent feedback.