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3 Montessori Daycares in Prior Lake, Minnesota

Find the best montessori daycares in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Browse 3 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best Montessori Daycares in Prior Lake

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

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    Little Lakers Montessori Preschool And Child Care, INC.
    4.76 score
    5(16)

    4730 Dakota St, Prior Lake, MN · Capacity: 49 children

    Little Lakers Montessori Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the passionate and caring teachers, engaging Montessori curriculum, and nurturing community environment. Parents report their children experience significant academic and social growth while remaining excited about attending school.

    Passionate and dedicated teachersstrong Montessori curriculumoutdoor activities and field tripshands-on learning opportunities
  2. 2
    Sonnet Montessori INC
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    4637 Park Nicollet Ave, Prior Lake, MN · Capacity: 83 children

    Sonnet Montessori in Prior Lake receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, experienced staff, and strong academic outcomes. Parents report their children are thriving, progressing quickly in skills like reading and math, and genuinely enjoying school. The center is noted for its nurturing environment, individualized attention, and strong communication with families.

    Montessori educational approachacademic progress (reading and math skills)caring and dedicated staffindividualized attention

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Montessori Daycares in Prior Lake, Minnesota

Montessori daycares in Prior Lake follow the Maria Montessori method, emphasizing child-led learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on materials. These 3 programs offer an alternative to traditional daycare with a focus on independence and self-directed activity.

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

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Little Lakers Montessori Preschool And Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Lakers Montessori Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the passionate and caring teachers, engaging Montessori curriculum, and nurturing community environment. Parents report their children experience significant academic and social growth while remaining excited about attending school.

Passionate and dedicated teachersstrong Montessori curriculumoutdoor activities and field trips
Address
4730 Dakota St, Prior Lake, MN
Phone
(952) 447-4161
Sonnet Montessori INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Sonnet Montessori in Prior Lake receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, experienced staff, and strong academic outcomes. Parents report their children are thriving, progressing quickly in skills like reading and math, and genuinely enjoying school. The center is noted for its nurturing environment, individualized attention, and strong communication with families.

Montessori educational approachacademic progress (reading and math skills)caring and dedicated staff
Address
4637 Park Nicollet Ave, Prior Lake, MN
Phone
(952) 226-6675
Prior Lake Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5116 Gateway St, Prior Lake, MN
Phone
(952) 447-8845

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 montessori daycares in Prior Lake, Minnesota. 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 Prior Lake 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).
Montessori school tuition in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with Minnesota's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities