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Best Montessori Daycares in the United States

Compare 3,262 montessori daycares across all 50 states. Browse by state and city, read parent reviews, and find the best program for your child.

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Select a state to find montessori daycares near you.

Al
Alabama
16 daycares
Montessori Daycares
16
Al
Alaska
7 daycares
Montessori Daycares
7
Ar
Arizona
95 daycares
Montessori Daycares
95
Ar
Arkansas
25 daycares
Montessori Daycares
25
Ca
California
749 daycares
Montessori Daycares
749
Co
Colorado
108 daycares
Montessori Daycares
108
Co
Connecticut
21 daycares
Montessori Daycares
21
De
Delaware
7 daycares
Montessori Daycares
7
Di
District of Columbia
12 daycares
Montessori Daycares
12
Fl
Florida
201 daycares
Montessori Daycares
201
Ge
Georgia
103 daycares
Montessori Daycares
103
Ha
Hawaii
10 daycares
Montessori Daycares
10
Id
Idaho
13 daycares
Montessori Daycares
13
Il
Illinois
127 daycares
Montessori Daycares
127
In
Indiana
12 daycares
Montessori Daycares
12
Io
Iowa
21 daycares
Montessori Daycares
21
Ka
Kansas
20 daycares
Montessori Daycares
20
Ke
Kentucky
33 daycares
Montessori Daycares
33
Lo
Louisiana
3 daycares
Montessori Daycares
3
Ma
Maine
21 daycares
Montessori Daycares
21
Ma
Maryland
36 daycares
Montessori Daycares
36
Ma
Massachusetts
60 daycares
Montessori Daycares
60
Mi
Michigan
125 daycares
Montessori Daycares
125
Mi
Minnesota
99 daycares
Montessori Daycares
99
Mi
Mississippi
13 daycares
Montessori Daycares
13
Mi
Missouri
36 daycares
Montessori Daycares
36
Mo
Montana
13 daycares
Montessori Daycares
13
Ne
Nebraska
27 daycares
Montessori Daycares
27
Ne
Nevada
13 daycares
Montessori Daycares
13
Ne
New Hampshire
18 daycares
Montessori Daycares
18
Ne
New Jersey
102 daycares
Montessori Daycares
102
Ne
New Mexico
32 daycares
Montessori Daycares
32
Ne
New York
69 daycares
Montessori Daycares
69
No
North Carolina
56 daycares
Montessori Daycares
56
No
North Dakota
6 daycares
Montessori Daycares
6
Oh
Ohio
102 daycares
Montessori Daycares
102
Ok
Oklahoma
3 daycares
Montessori Daycares
3
Or
Oregon
46 daycares
Montessori Daycares
46
Pe
Pennsylvania
53 daycares
Montessori Daycares
53
Pu
Puerto Rico
0 daycares
Rh
Rhode Island
8 daycares
Montessori Daycares
8
So
South Carolina
38 daycares
Montessori Daycares
38
So
South Dakota
0 daycares
Te
Tennessee
48 daycares
Montessori Daycares
48
Te
Texas
380 daycares
Montessori Daycares
380
Ut
Utah
15 daycares
Montessori Daycares
15
Ve
Vermont
9 daycares
Montessori Daycares
9
Vi
Virginia
135 daycares
Montessori Daycares
135
Wa
Washington
98 daycares
Montessori Daycares
98
We
West Virginia
0 daycares
Wi
Wisconsin
14 daycares
Montessori Daycares
14
Wy
Wyoming
4 daycares
Montessori Daycares
4

About Montessori Daycares

Montessori daycare programs follow the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, emphasizing child-led learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on materials. With over 3,262 Montessori programs across the US, families have a wide range of options — from traditional AMI-accredited schools to Montessori-inspired centers.

Why choose montessori daycare?

Research shows Montessori education develops strong executive function, self-regulation, and intrinsic motivation in young children. Montessori classrooms use specially designed materials that allow children to learn at their own pace, building independence and confidence from an early age.

How to choose the right program

When choosing a Montessori program, look for trained Montessori teachers (AMI or AMS certified), authentic Montessori materials, mixed-age classrooms, and uninterrupted work periods. Ask about the school's accreditation and how closely they follow Montessori principles.

Frequently asked questions

There are 3,262 montessori listed in our directory across all 50 states. Browse by state to find programs near you.
The Montessori method is an educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori that emphasizes child-led learning, hands-on activities, and mixed-age classrooms. Children choose their own activities from a range of options, learning at their own pace. Montessori classrooms use specialized materials designed to develop practical life skills, sensory awareness, language, math, and cultural understanding.
Most Montessori programs in the United States serve children from infancy (as young as 6 weeks) through age 6, with some extending to elementary and even middle school. The core Montessori age groups are infant/toddler (0–3 years), primary/preschool (3–6 years), and lower elementary (6–9 years).
We use a weighted scoring system that combines Google ratings with the number of parent reviews. A program with a 4.8 rating from 50 reviews ranks higher than one with a 5.0 from just 2 reviews. This ensures our top-rated lists reflect consistently well-reviewed montessori.