Clementine Montessori
2000 Hamilton St Lower Level, Philadelphia, PA
Posts tuition
3 state visits · 29 rules cited (3 yrs)
Montessori
Montessori Schools in Philadelphia, PA
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 Philadelphia
- 28
- daycare centers
- 24
- in-home daycares
- 4
- take infants
- 8
All Montessori schools in Philadelphia
Showing 1 to 28 of 28
Clover Montessori School
5.0· 11 reviews7134 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Accepts subsidyPosts tuition4 state visits · 13 rules cited (3 yrs)Creeds Montessori
5547 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, PA
School-age onlyAccepts subsidy2 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)Fishtown Montessori
1212 Marlborough St, Philadelphia, PA
Accepts subsidy3 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)Fishtown Montessori School
307 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Accepts subsidy3 state visits · 19 rules cited (3 yrs)G & T Montessori Program
Philadelphia, PA 19116 · address shared with families
Opens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy1 state visit · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)Learning My Way Montessori
4.1· 16 reviews6341 Germantown Ave Apt 1, Philadelphia, PA
School-age onlyAccepts subsidyPre-K5 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)Little City Montessori
5.0· 34 reviews1401 N 5th St Mailbox C, Philadelphia, PA
Pre-K4 state visits · 23 rules cited (3 yrs)Little City Montessori Northern Liberties
5.0· 2 reviews817 N 3rd St Suite 101, Philadelphia, PA
3 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)Mountain Laurel Montessori
5261 Ridge Ave C1 And C2, Philadelphia, PA
Accepts subsidy3 state visits · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)Philly Montessori
601 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA
Posts tuition3 state visits · 8 rules cited (3 yrs)Philly Montessori, East Campus
5.0· 1 review841 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Posts tuition5 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)Queen Lane Montessori School
5.0· 6 reviews433 W Queen Ln, Philadelphia, PA
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidyPre-K3 state visits · 11 rules cited (3 yrs)Bel-Air Academy
5.0· 4 reviews4343 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy9 state visits · 66 rules cited (3 yrs)Bese Saka Academy
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · address shared with families
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursAccepts subsidy2 state visits · 5 rules cited (3 yrs)Children Of Destiny Learning Academy
5.0· 12 reviews6300 Chelwynde Ave, Philadelphia, PA
School-age onlyOpen after 7 PMWeekend hours5 state visits · 15 rules cited (3 yrs)Children of Destiny Learning Center LLC 1
4.6· 11 reviews7701 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA
School-age onlyAccepts subsidy4 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)Education Nation Learning Academy IV
5.0· 2 reviews1942 N Front St 1st Fl, Philadelphia, PA
Takes infantsAccepts subsidy3 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)Greene Towne School
55 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Meals provided5 state visits · 23 rules cited (3 yrs)Little School on the Hill
Philadelphia, PA 19119 · address shared with families
Accepts subsidyPre-KPosts tuition2 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)Masjidullah Early Child Care Academy
4.7· 26 reviews7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy3 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)Raising Amazing Daycare
5.0· 27 reviews3405 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Takes infantsAccepts subsidyPre-K3 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)Recess Child Care
5.0· 18 reviewsPhiladelphia, PA 19123 · address shared with families
2 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)The Children's House of Philadelphia
5.0· 14 reviews2607 S Broad St # 2611, Philadelphia, PA
Takes infantsPosts tuition3 state visits · 19 rules cited (3 yrs)Tots Yearn to Learn 58th
4.6· 17 reviews1232 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy3 state visits · 26 rules cited (3 yrs)Tots Yearn to Learn Larchwood
5.0· 2 reviews6007 Larchwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy4 state visits · 19 rules cited (3 yrs)Uplift Academy
4.5· 8 reviews5534 Chester Ave 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA
School-age onlyAccepts subsidy3 state visits · 19 rules cited (3 yrs)
How this list is made: Philadelphia 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.
Montessori
What Montessori school costs in Philadelphia
- 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 28 here take toddlers or babies
- 8
- 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 Philadelphia
- 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 Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia?
28 Montessori schools and programs are listed in Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania?
Every listing here comes from the Pennsylvania 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.