Bryson Christian Montessori School II
6701 Garrett Road, Durham, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy
6 state visits · 5 rules cited (3 yrs)
Montessori
Montessori Schools in Durham, NC
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 Durham
- 11
- daycare centers
- 11
- take infants
- 3
All Montessori schools in Durham
Showing 1 to 11 of 11
Bryson Christian Montessori School III
5.0· 1 review6701 Garrett Road, Durham, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 15 rules cited (3 yrs)Global Montessori Academy
6453 Global Montessori Ln NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC
Infants to school-age10 state visits · 15 rules cited (3 yrs)The Montessori School of Raleigh: Middle & Upper School
408 Andrews Chapel Rd, Durham, NC
No state license record matched yetAl-Qalam Triangle Academy
5.0· 1 review3034 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC
Pre-KNo state license record matched yetEmpowered Minds: An Acton Academy
3.9· 7 reviews311 Oakwood Ave, Durham, NC
Accepts subsidyMeals providedPosts tuitionNo state license record matched yetOur Playhouse Preschool
4.8· 17 reviews2400 University Dr, Durham, NC
Pre-KPosts tuitionNo state license record matched yet
How this list is made: Durham 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. 8 of these listings come from public business listings, with no North Carolina license record matched yet. A daycare without this tag may still follow Montessori methods; ask.
Montessori
What Montessori school costs in Durham
- 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 11 here take toddlers or babies
- 3
- 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.
- Preschool-age care at a center in Durham County, per week (2022)
- $188
- The Durham County median for full-time care. At a home daycare it is $191 a week.
Before you enroll
Choosing a Montessori school in Durham
- 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 North Carolina 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 Durham?
11 Montessori schools and programs are listed in Durham, 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 North Carolina?
Most do: 3 of the 11 listings here come from the North Carolina child care license records. The other 8 come from public business listings, with no license record matched yet.
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.