Compared to the Seattle median
Living Montessori Education Community
Strengths
Montessori certification
AMS
AMS is the largest North American Montessori accreditation body.
Daily hours
10.5 hours · Full-day, before/after school
Longer than the typical day of about 10 hours.
Tradeoffs
Monthly price
Not published
Parents need to request a quote rather than compare a listed price before a tour.
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?”
Living Montessori Education Community is AMS-affiliated. It runs a 10.5-hour day, longer than most Seattle centers, and does not publish monthly tuition; parents request a quote. Enrollment is rolling, with openings typically posted starting in winter.
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