Vocational institution that provides training in Montessori methods of early childhood or elementary education.
Degrees offered
Certificate
School accreditation
Licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and accredited by the Montessori Accrediting Council for Teacher Education.
School setting
Setting
Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Seattle
Population of city the school is in
49,939
County
King
Additional information
Each course is one year in length and includes academic instruction and classroom internships. Graduates earn a nationally recognized American Montessori Society Infant and Toddler (ages 0-3), Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2-6), or Elementary I (ages 6-9) or II (ages 6-12) Certificate, and are prepared to teach infant and toddler, early childhood, or elementary students in Montessori programs. Students may apply their elementary course work and certification towards obtaining a Master of Education through Plymouth State University.
Student Body
Enrollment
Total number of students
24
There are 12 to 24 students per year.
Costs
Program costs
Tuition is $6,826 for the Infant and Toddler program and $8,226 for the Early Childhood Teacher program. Tuition is $8,426 for the Elementary I Teacher program and $5,595 for the Elementary II Teacher program. Tuition includes the cost of books, albums, and handouts. For some programs there is an additional Early Childhood Overview required course and fee for applicants without an early childhood credential. Registration fee is $200 for each program. All required books are provided by MEIPN.
A bachelor's degree is required for students who wish to earn the full American Montessori Society Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, or Elementary credential.
Application requirements
Application fee
$300
Submit these items:
Interview
Required for all students
Letters of recommendation
3, required for all students
Written essay or personal statement
Required for all students
Applicants for the early childhood program must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Other admissions information
An associate credential is available for the Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood programs. A three- to five-credit child development course taken in the last five years is required before beginning academic work. If this course is over five years old, a refresher exam is available through this school. Applicants also must observe at least two Montessori classrooms.
