Montessori Schools in Chicago, IL
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 Chicago
- 43
- daycare centers
- 42
- in-home daycare
- 1
- take infants
- 25
All Montessori schools in Chicago
Showing 1 to 30 of 43
Gateway Montessori School
4041 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Toddlers to preschoolMeals providedPosts tuitionGuidepost Montessori at Lincoln Park
4.3· 23 reviews2301 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Infants to school-ageMontessori Foundations of Chicago
2239 W 35th St, Chicago, IL
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidyPosts tuitionMontessori Learning Center of Edison PK
5.0· 3 reviews6740 N Oliphant Ave, Chicago, IL
Toddlers to school-ageMeals providedRavenswood Montessori School
1945 W Wilson Ste 200, Chicago, IL
Toddlers to school-ageMeals providedPosts tuitionWonder Montessori School
4.0· 8 reviews5636 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Infants to preschoolPosts tuitionBright Beginnings Early Learning Center
4.8· 25 reviews2902 N Central Park, Chicago, IL
Infants to preschoolMeals providedPosts tuitionCreative Minds Development Center
4.9· 38 reviews3748 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
Infants to school-ageMeals provided
All 43 Montessori schools in Chicago, A to Z
- A
- All Day Montessori
- American Montessori Academy
- American Montessori Academy-Printers Row
- Avondale Loving Care
- B
- Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
- C
- Casa dei Bambini Montessori of Mayfair
- Creative Minds Development Center
- D
- Del Mattino Montessori School
- Discover Montessori
- G
- Gateway Montessori School
- Guidepost Montessori at Lincoln Park
- Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile
- Guidepost Montessori at Old Town
- Guidepost Montessori Wicker Park
- I
- Intercultural Montessori Language School
- K
- Kido International Preschool River North
- Kido International Preschool West Loop
- L
- Lincoln Square Loving Care
- M
- Maria D. Quintana Home daycare
- Montessori Academy of Chicago
- Montessori Foundations of Chicago
- Montessori Gifted Prep
- Montessori Learning Center of Edison PK
- Montessori Magpie
- Mosaic Early Childhood Academy
- N
- Near North Montessori School
- Northshore Academy for Children
- P
- Prairieland Montessori
- Prairieland Montessori
- Prairieland Montessori
- R
- Ravenswood Montessori School
- Rogers Park Montessori School
- S
- Serendipity Child Care
- South Loop Montessori School
- Spark Montessori
- Stepping Stone Nursery School
- Stepping Stones Nursery School
- Stepping Stones Nursery School
- Stepping Stones Nursery School
- Sunny Kids Land Early Learning Center
- Sunnyside Childcare Center
- U
- University Village Montessori School
- W
- Wonder Montessori School
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What Montessori school costs in Chicago
- 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 43 here take toddlers or babies
- 42
- 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.
Before you enroll
Choosing a Montessori school in Chicago
- 1
Ask about credentials
Ask whether lead teachers hold a Montessori credential, and from which training center.
- 2
Watch a work period
A Montessori room has a long, quiet work period with children choosing materials. Ask to observe one.
- 3
Check the license
Listings show the Illinois license and the state's inspection record where we hold them; a listing with no license record matched says so.
- 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 Chicago?
43 Montessori schools and programs are listed in Chicago, 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 Illinois?
Every listing here comes from the Illinois 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.