Step By Step Montessori and Child Care Centers is a private preschool which has served the Twin Cities Metro Area since 1991, with 8 locations throughout the western suburbs of Minneapolis including Brooklyn Park, Chaska, Corcoran, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Saint Anthony, Edina (Southdale) and Wayzata.
All of our locations are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and are 4-Star Parent Aware rated.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6,432 - $20,640 (Half day programs available)
Application URL
School Notes
Inherent to the Step By Step classroom is a carefully planned
environment and includes the use of Montessori materials to allow
children to explore practical life, sensory perception, reading and
writing abilities, mathematical skills, geographical areas, and
elements of botany and zoology as well as enrichment programs in
music and foreign language. We believe fine arts are a part of the
classroom curriculum and this strengthens the child`s awareness of
their own creativity and the diversity of others.
In addition to the regular school day, families may elect to have their children participate in Dance, iPad classes, or Swimming lessons. Step By Step Montessori strives to maintain and retain quality staff. Our staff retention is among the highest in the industry. Our Lead Montessori Teachers are all Montessori Certified and many of our Assistant Teachers and Classroom Aides have either a four year degree or are working towards a four year degree. Give your child an advantage that will last a lifetime, this will be the best investment in your child`s future.
Student-Teacher Ratio:
In addition to the regular school day, families may elect to have their children participate in Dance, iPad classes, or Swimming lessons. Step By Step Montessori strives to maintain and retain quality staff. Our staff retention is among the highest in the industry. Our Lead Montessori Teachers are all Montessori Certified and many of our Assistant Teachers and Classroom Aides have either a four year degree or are working towards a four year degree. Give your child an advantage that will last a lifetime, this will be the best investment in your child`s future.
Student-Teacher Ratio:
- Infant: 1:4
- Toddlers: 1:7
- Preschool 1:10
- School Age: 1:15
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Not applicable -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Step By Step Montessori Schools at Brooklyn Park?
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Brooklyn Park famous alumni include: Not applicable.
When is the application deadline for Step By Step Montessori Schools at Brooklyn Park?
The application deadline for Step By Step Montessori Schools at Brooklyn Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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