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We have 60 Montessori schools in Chicago, IL! Compare and find the best Montessori school to fit your needs.

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Montessori Schools in Chicago, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed Montessori schools

Practical Life Guardian, Inc.

Lucia is absolutely amazing with all the children she works with. She is knowledgable, thoughtful and kind! My daughter absolutely loves...

- Elise C

Chicago Children's House

We love CCH! Both of our boys have been there since they were infants with our oldest now in the pre-K room. The staff are wonderful and...

- Catherine C.

AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY - SOUTH LOOP

We have been members of the AMA community for over 6 years and all three of our children have attended the school at various times during...

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Practical Life Guardian, Inc.

1426 N Keeler Ave. Chicago, IL

5.0(11)
In-Home daycare
Practical Life Guardian, Inc. is a small Licensed Private Home Daycare in Humboldt Pk. PLG, Inc. was established in September, 2007, by former NNM Montessori after school Supervisor and local Chicago Artist, Lucia Herrera. Early Childhood Development, Special Needs, First Aid/Infant CPR and Montessori Paraprofessional...

Elise C says "Lucia is absolutely amazing with all the children she works with. She is knowledgable, thoughtful and kind! My daughter absolutely loves going and she has...

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Chicago Children's House

233 W. Huron Chicago, IL

3.0(2)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
Child care
+ 1 more
At Chicago Children's House child care's we believe that all children have an innate curiosity to learn. We believe that by offering well-rounded experiences and opportunities to learn and explore, children thrive. We are committed to providing excellent customer service within a childcare setting unlike any other in the...

Catherine C. says "We love CCH! Both of our boys have been there since they were infants with our oldest now in the pre-K room. The staff are wonderful and caring. I can...

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AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY - SOUTH LOOP

47 West Polk Street, Suite G15 CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are a network of independent Montessori schools that offers year-round, all-day programs based upon the Montessori Method in stimulating learning facilities, located in South Loop and Uptown—Andersonville, and affiliate schools on the North Shore. Our main objectives are to provide a carefully planned, stimulating...

Care Member says "We have been members of the AMA community for over 6 years and all three of our children have attended the school at various times during their primary...

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Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile

226 E Illinois St, CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler, to deepening knowledge and building time management skills in...
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Guidepost Montessori at West Loop

1000 W Washington Blvd CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning...
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Guidepost Montessori at Wicker Park

1530 N Damen Ave. CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning toilet independence as a toddler to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom children need to reach...
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Guidepost Montessori Edgewater

6001 N Clark Street CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning...
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Guidepost Montessori Lincoln Park

2301 N Clark Street CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning...
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Guidepost Montessori Old Town

311 W Division Street CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning...
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Guidepost Montessori at Wicker Park

1530 N. Damen Chicago, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, conveniently located in the heart of Wicker Park. Your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. Your child will also take advantage of the beautiful, new and well prepared classrooms, indoor gross motor area, child-sized chef kitchen and...
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Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent

226 E. Illinois Chicago, IL

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. This location offers both English and full Spanish immersion programs. Your child will also take advantage of the beautiful, new and well...
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Lakeview Preschool Academy

3536 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
*We serve children ages 2 to 5 *Flexible schedules *Highly qualified teachers *Nutritious meals *Preparation for school and enrichment classes *Healthy environment We provide a high- quality learning experience for children in a clean, safe and secure environment that fosters a love of learning, creates confidence and...
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Cambridge Nanny Group

4707 N. Broadway St. 3rd Floor Chicago, IL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Cooperative
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
+ 5 more
What do celebrities, leading executives, and busy professionals all have in common? CAMBRIDGE NANNY GROUP. Cambridge Nanny Group is an elite national nanny and domestic placement agency. We are passionate about children, families, and domestic solutions.
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Kids Science Labs

1500 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago, IL

Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Hands-on science learning center where kids ages 2-12 attend classes once a week to learn creativity, problem solving, and science. Kids want to mix, build, break, and explore using science, and we provide a creative place where they can write on our dry-erase walls, ask questions, and engage in hands-on science activities....
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AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY - ANDERSONVILLE/UPTOWN

5050 North Broadway, Suite 112 CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are a network of independent Montessori schools that offers year-round, all-day programs based upon the Montessori Method in stimulating learning facilities, located in South Loop and Uptown—Andersonville, and affiliate schools on the North Shore. Our main objectives are to provide a carefully planned, stimulating...
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Gateway Montessori School

4041 N Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Gateway Montessori is a small, family-centered, not-for-profit educational institution located in a vibrant, multi-cultural Chicago neighborhood. Our school currently has one Community (ages 15 months to 3 years), two Children's Houses (ages 3 to 6 years), one Elementary (ages 6 to 12), and a Saturday morning Parent-Child Class...
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Wonder Montessori School

5644 N. Pulaski Road Chicago, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
We are a Montessori School serving students from the ages of 3 months to 9 yrs
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Prairieland Montessori

3652 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Montessori preschool and early childhood education for children ages 15 months to 6 years old with 2 campuses. We are open from 7-6, and offer full time and part time programs. Our school is a full member of the American Montessori Society. Prairieland Montessori focuses on the whole child in a unique blend of Montessori...
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Creative Minds Child Dev. Center

3748 W. Montrose Chicago, IL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Cooperative
International
Academic
+ 3 more
Our mission is to provide best quality child development education for our children while enriching their language with our Spanish bilingual aspect and providing support to the families that care and love them. We emphasize our bilingual education for its numerous benefits. This setting provides a fast and easy way for...
Child care
Infant Community Montessori located in Chicago, IL provides a supportive and respectful community that fosters independence and developmental growth for children from newborn to six years old. The school offers a rich learning environment where each child is able to reach their full potential.

Allison H. says "I think the tuition may be off (I pay a lot less than that) but if it is from an official source that's what I would keep I guess."

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FAQs for finding Montessori schools near you in Chicago, IL

The way that Montessori schools differ from other educational approaches near you in Chicago, IL is by their philosophy. Montessori schools are unique because they emphasize a student-centered learning experience that differs drastically from traditional educational approaches. Montessori education focuses on allowing students to learn in their own way, promoting self-directed learning and exploration. Montessori emphasizes the development of the individual as well as academics, focusing on building independent critical thinking skills and cultivating independence.

Choosing a Montessori school near you in Chicago, IL for your child can be an important decision, as you want to be sure that the school environment is conducive to their needs. To ensure safety when selecting a Montessori school, research the accredited Montessori training that staff must have completed and look for reviews from other families. Learning about Montessori-specific philosophies such as respecting the needs of the whole child and individualized learning can also help you make an informed decision. Another way to determine if a Montessori school is right for you is by observing activities in the classroom, such as children working independently on tasks while maintaining order and cooperation with others.

Montessori schools provide tremendous benefits to children's development! Montessori education focuses on fostering independence, self-direction and problem-solving skills among students. Montessori classrooms are designed with developmentally appropriate activities that allow children to take ownership of their learning and investigate topics that interest them while also developing their physical and motor skill sets. Montessori teachers strive to create an atmosphere where students feel secure. The Montessori educational approach emphasizes a hands-on, cooperative environment where children can learn from one another in a non-competitive atmosphere.

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