Compared to the Seattle median
Little Laurels Montessori Preschool
Strengths
Montessori certification
AMI
AMI is the original Montessori body, founded by Maria Montessori.
Tradeoffs
Daily hours
6.5 hours · Full-day
Shorter than the 10-hour median; works for families with flexible pickup but tight for full-time work schedules.
Monthly price
$1,955–$2,560 · median $1,337
Montessori programs typically run higher; trained teachers and prepared environments cost more to maintain.
Enrollment timing
Rolling, starts in winter
Families finding the center in fall have typically missed the window for that school year.
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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?”
Annual teacher turnover
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“What’s the annual teacher turnover rate at this location?”
Little Laurels Montessori Preschool is AMI-affiliated. It runs a 6.5-hour day, shorter than full-time care, with monthly tuition starting around $1,955. Enrollment is rolling, with openings typically posted starting in winter.
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