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)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Average class size: 24 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
30 teachers
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Prepare Your Child’s Heart and Mind for a Lifetime
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
- Older Infant Young Toddler (OIYT): 1:4
- Toddler: 1:7
- Primary: 1:10
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Step By Step Montessori Schools at St. Anthony?
The application deadline for Step By Step Montessori Schools at St. Anthony is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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