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Starting Point Montessori School

2.8(14)

#4 of 4 in Detroit

7578 Puritan Ave, Detroit, Michigan MI 48238

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2.8 (14)

This school

2.8★

Detroit avg

4.4★

Michigan avg

4.8★

More reviewed than 82% of Montessori listings in Detroit.

About

Starting Point Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Detroit, Michigan.

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

7578 Puritan Ave, Detroit, Michigan MI 48238

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Reviews

Parents are sharply divided on Starting Point Montessori. Supporters praise the educational quality—children learning academics and Spanish at an early age—and note the school is clean and well-run, though acknowledge Montessori pricing is inherently high. Critics cite numerous concerns including rigid payment policies, lack of transparency on extra fees, inadequate toileting support and hygiene practices, restricted pickup times, and an aggressive collection approach that included legal action.