Montessori School of Seattle

Center · Seattle · 720 18th Ave E

What kind of place is this?

Size 20 children licensed Smaller than the middle half of Seattle programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach montessori

In the program’s own words

“The Montessori Method is an educational approach designed to take full advantage of the child's self motivation and unique abilities. It is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play.” montessorischoolofseattle.com, August 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Days / week 5
Schedule full-day, half-day (morning or afternoon)
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

Preschool $2,940/mo
Part-time $735–$1,470/mo
Sources and dates

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

License status Active
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Dec 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 20, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

need to get individual care plan for food allergy and signed by DR.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

epi pen needs perscription and or box with perscription label.

Center capacity, ratio, and group size · WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious

upon arrival to monitor visit it was found that there were 18 children in the classroom. This is over capacity of the 14 children maxium stated on the license.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

staff need to get first aid training. one staff missing current food handlers card.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 7, 2023

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Staff needs to do first aid/CPR training in person/hands on. Licensor was shown an online renewal. Directors need to get food handlers cards.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.