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 (2026)
- 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
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
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$14,580 - $22,500
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Prepare Your Child鈥檚 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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Step By Step Montessori Schools at St. Anthony is P.E.A.S.E. Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Charles Borromeo School (0.4 miles away)
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Miles
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St. Charles Borromeo School ![St. Charles Borromeo School Photo]( "St. Charles Borromeo School Photo")
(Catholic)
2727 Stinson Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1875 Perimeter Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 628-9575
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 628-9575
2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1
Roseville KinderCare ![Roseville KinderCare Photo - Preschool/ Pre-Kindergarten Playground]( "Roseville KinderCare Photo - Preschool/ Pre-Kindergarten Playground")
Daycare / Preschool
2186 Fairview Ave. North
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 631-0735
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 631-0735
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Heartwood Montessori School Minneapolis
Montessori School
229 13th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 220-7504
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 220-7504
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
4030 Jackson St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 788-9065
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 788-9065
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1350 Gardena Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 571-9116
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 571-9116
4.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Nawayee Center School
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
4.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Charles Borromeo School ![St. Charles Borromeo School Photo]( "St. Charles Borromeo School Photo")
(Catholic)
2727 Stinson Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
4030 Jackson St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 788-9065
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 788-9065
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
610 Broadway St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 379-4296
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 379-4296
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
St. John Paul II Catholic School ![St. John Paul II Catholic School Photo - St. John Paul II Catholic School successfully educates every child, regardless of academic background. Our intentional, personalized instructional approach makes all the difference in an urban setting where public schools are struggling to meet the needs of scholars of color and those who live in poverty.]( "St. John Paul II Catholic School Photo - St. John Paul II Catholic School successfully educates every child, regardless of academic background. Our intentional, personalized instructional approach makes all the difference in an urban setting where public schools are struggling to meet the needs of scholars of color and those who live in poverty.")
(Catholic)
1630 4th St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 789-8851
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 789-8851
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Charles Borromeo School ![St. Charles Borromeo School Photo]( "St. Charles Borromeo School Photo")
(Catholic)
2727 Stinson Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1875 Perimeter Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 628-9575
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 628-9575
2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1
Roseville KinderCare ![Roseville KinderCare Photo - Preschool/ Pre-Kindergarten Playground]( "Roseville KinderCare Photo - Preschool/ Pre-Kindergarten Playground")
Daycare / Preschool
2186 Fairview Ave. North
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 631-0735
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 631-0735
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Heartwood Montessori School Minneapolis
Montessori School
229 13th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 220-7504
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 220-7504
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
4030 Jackson St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 788-9065
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 788-9065
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2955 Ne Hayes St
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Garfield St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1530
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1530
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Alternative School
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1100
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1100
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1100
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1100
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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