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Montessori schools in Duluth, MN

4 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,083 a month · 16 with Google ratings

Montessori programs use mixed-age classrooms, long uninterrupted work periods and hands-on materials that children choose themselves. The name is not protected, so any school can use it. The American Montessori Society (AMS) and Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) accredit schools that follow the method closely.

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Many Rivers Montessori

Duluth · 55803 · No Google rating
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Montessori School of Duluth

Duluth · 55803 · No Google rating
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Childcare in Duluth: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Duluth?

Duluth has 115 licensed programs on the Minnesota register: 50 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 65 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.

Who licenses child care in Minnesota?

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Minnesota. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.

What does daycare cost in Duluth?

9 programs in the Duluth area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,083 a month, and $1,257 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.

Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?

A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.

When should I join a daycare waitlist in Duluth?

Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.

Help paying for care

Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.

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Source: Family and Child Care Centers, Minnesota Geospatial Commons. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.