Compared to the Seattle median
Cinquegranelli Montessori
Strengths
Monthly price
$875 · median $1,337
Lower than the typical $1,337 for similar programs.
Tradeoffs
Daily hours
3 hours · Half-day
Shorter than the 10-hour median; works for families with flexible pickup but tight for full-time work schedules.
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Montessori certification
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“Is the lead teacher AMI or AMS certified, or trained in another Montessori method?”
Mixed-age groupings
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“How are the classrooms grouped by age? Are they true 3-year mixed-age communities?”
Practical life work
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“How much of the day is spent on practical life and self-directed work versus group activities?”
Cinquegranelli Montessori. It runs a 3-hour day, shorter than full-time care, with monthly tuition starting around $875.
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