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Step By Step Montessori Schools at Wayzata

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We are the day care alternative for families looking for a Montessori program for the price of regular day care.
We have 8 beautiful locations in the Minneapolis Metro area.
We serve children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in our infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten classrooms and offer a variety of programs, either full-time or part-time, including before and/or after school day care, to suit the needs of any family.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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$8,460 - $24,000 (Half day programs available)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Step By Step
  • We are the day care alternative for families looking for a Montessori program for the price of regular day care.
  • We have 8 beautiful locations in the Minneapolis Metro area.
  • We serve children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in our infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten classrooms and offer a variety of programs, either full-time or part-time, including before and/or after school day care, to suit the needs of any family.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.
Student-Teacher Ratio:
  • Infant: 1:4
  • Toddler: 1:7
  • Preschool: 1:10
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Step By Step Montessori Schools at Wayzata?
The application deadline for Step By Step Montessori Schools at Wayzata is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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