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8 Montessori Daycares in Detroit, Michigan

Find the best montessori daycares in Detroit, Michigan. Browse 8 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best Montessori Daycares in Detroit

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews โ€” montessori daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    4351 Marseilles Street, Detroit, MI ยท Capacity: 133 children

    The Giving Tree Montessori School receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the school's nurturing Montessori approach, experienced and caring staff, strong academic preparation, and warm community feel. Children consistently show academic readiness, social confidence, and genuine love for attending.

    Experienced staff with many teachers having 30+ years tenurepatient and nurturing teachersstrong Montessori curriculumacademic preparation for elementary school
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    24331 W. Eight Mile Road, Detroit, MI ยท Capacity: 75 children

    The reviews provided do not appear to be from parents evaluating daycare services. Instead, they are reviews of a church facility and religious services held at the location. No actual daycare parent feedback is available to assess the center's childcare quality, programs, or services.

    None applicable - reviews pertain to church servicesnot daycare operations
  3. 3

    2405 W. Mcnichols, Detroit, MI ยท Capacity: 61 children

  4. 4

    7578 Puritan Ave, Detroit, MI ยท Capacity: 70 children

    Starting Point Montessori Center receives highly polarized reviews. Parents who are satisfied praise the educational quality, cleanliness, and staff, particularly noting children's academic progress. However, numerous negative reviews cite high costs, aggressive billing practices, staff rudeness, poor communication, and concerns about child care quality.

    Strong academic curriculumchildren learn multiple languagesclean facilityknowledgeable staff

Montessori Daycares in Detroit, Michigan

Montessori daycares in Detroit follow the Maria Montessori method, emphasizing child-led learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on materials. These 8 programs offer an alternative to traditional daycare with a focus on independence and self-directed activity.

When choosing a montessori daycare in Detroit, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Montessori Daycares in Detroit

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Pauline Multi Cultural Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2405 W. Mcnichols, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 340-1350
The Giving Tree Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Giving Tree Montessori School receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the school's nurturing Montessori approach, experienced and caring staff, strong academic preparation, and warm community feel. Children consistently show academic readiness, social confidence, and genuine love for attending.

Experienced staff with many teachers having 30+ years tenurepatient and nurturing teachersstrong Montessori curriculum
Address
4351 Marseilles Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 881-2255
New St. Mark Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided do not appear to be from parents evaluating daycare services. Instead, they are reviews of a church facility and religious services held at the location. No actual daycare parent feedback is available to assess the center's childcare quality, programs, or services.

None applicable - reviews pertain to church servicesnot daycare operations
Address
24331 W. Eight Mile Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 541-4410
Starting Point Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Starting Point Montessori Center receives highly polarized reviews. Parents who are satisfied praise the educational quality, cleanliness, and staff, particularly noting children's academic progress. However, numerous negative reviews cite high costs, aggressive billing practices, staff rudeness, poor communication, and concerns about child care quality.

Strong academic curriculumchildren learn multiple languagesclean facility
Address
7578 Puritan Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 341-8285
John Evans Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16825 Wyoming Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 863-5362
Children Of Grace Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
23500 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 543-6175
I.I.A. Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14350 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 799-3442
Most Holy Trinity Montessori
Church Daycare
Address
1229 Labrosse Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 961-8855

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 montessori daycares in Detroit, Michigan. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
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 Detroit 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 (0โ€“3 years), primary/preschool (3โ€“6 years), and lower elementary (6โ€“9 years).
Montessori school tuition in Detroit typically ranges from $800 to $2,000+ per month for full-time enrollment, depending on the child's age and the program. Infant and toddler programs tend to cost more due to smaller group sizes. Some Montessori schools offer financial aid, sliding scale fees, or sibling discounts.
When selecting a montessori daycare in Detroit, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with Michigan's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities