In order to be an actual Montessori School, teachers would need to be trained and accredited. It's not just buying a bunch of wooden toys and saying "hey, this is Montessori".

One reason the schools are more expensive is because their teachers often have 4 year degrees, and have specialized training in the Montessori methods.

One could say they are "Montessori like" in there approach, but I think you'd have a harder time charging the premium rate then. Parents who care enough to seek out a Montessori School and pay higher rates would probably want to know who the school is accredited with.

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