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Montessori Schools in Washington, DC

A Montessori school teaches in mixed-age rooms where children choose their own work; the name is not protected, so ask how closely each school follows the method. Montessori programs that post tuition across the US charge a median of $280 a week for full-time preschool (2026).

Montessori schools in Washington
31
daycare centers
29
in-home daycares
2
take infants
19
State license records

All Montessori schools in Washington

Showing 1 to 30 of 31

Providers on paid plans are listed first, then those with Montessori in their name, then A to Z by name. We do not rank daycares.

  22. Home daycareMontessori

    First Choice Day Care

    5.0· 2 reviews

    Washington, DC 20002 · address shared with families

    Infants to preschoolOpens before 7 AMMeals provided
    6 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)
    Call
  23. Child care centerMontessori

    Georgetown Preschool

    5.0· 19 reviews

    1230 31st St, NW, Washington, DC

    Infants to school-agePre-KMeals provided
    2 state visits · 5 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  25. Child care centerMontessori

    Petit Scholars

    5.0· 6 reviews

    2940 12th ST, NE, Washington, DC

    Infants to preschool
    5 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
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How this list is made: Washington daycares whose name or own description says Montessori. The word Montessori is not protected, so any school may use it; ask whether lead teachers hold a Montessori credential. A daycare without this tag may still follow Montessori methods; ask.

All 31 Montessori schools in Washington, A to Z

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What Montessori school costs in Washington

Montessori preschool tuition posted on daycare websites across the US, per week (2026)
$280
The median of 247 daycares that post a full-time rate; half post between $206 and $361. Posted rates run above the 2022 survey: they are newer, and mostly from centers.
of the 31 here take toddlers or babies
29
By the ages on the state record or the school's own website. Many Montessori programs start at age 2½ or 3; ask about a toddler room.

Posted rates: tuition that daycares publish on their own websites, 2026, full-time rates only, one rate per daycare.

Before you enroll

Choosing a Montessori school in Washington

  1. 1

    Ask about credentials

    Ask whether lead teachers hold a Montessori credential, and from which training center.

  2. 2

    Watch a work period

    A Montessori room has a long, quiet work period with children choosing materials. Ask to observe one.

  3. 3

    Check the license

    Listings show the District of Columbia license and the state's inspection record where we hold them; a listing with no license record matched says so.

  4. 4

    Ask about cost and hours

    Many Montessori programs run half days. Ask about full-day and extended-day options and fees.

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Questions

Questions

How many Montessori schools are in Washington?

31 Montessori schools and programs are listed in Washington, by name or by their own description.

What is the difference between Montessori and daycare?

A Montessori school follows Maria Montessori's method: mixed-age rooms, hands-on materials and long blocks of time where children choose their work. A daycare may follow any approach. Many Montessori schools are licensed as child care, and some run full days for working parents.

How much does Montessori preschool cost?

Montessori programs that post their tuition charge a median of $280 a week for full-time preschool across the US (247 programs, 2026). Half-day programs cost less; ask each school.

Is every school called Montessori the same?

No. The word Montessori is not protected, so any school may use it. Ask whether lead teachers hold a Montessori credential, for example from AMI or AMS training.

Are Montessori schools licensed in District of Columbia?

Every listing here comes from the District of Columbia child care license records.

What ages do Montessori programs take?

It varies. Many start at 2.5 or 3 years; some take toddlers or infants. Each listing shows the ages it serves.