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Programs for Toddlers, Preschool and Kindergarten, and 1st-3rd Grades. Contact us to enroll today!
Independent, child led Montessori learning
Creekside is a Montessori school serving families and their children aged 16 months through 3rd grade. We foster independent learning and follow the child in their development. Creekside Montessori is located in the heart of South Minneapolis, in the Tangletown neighborhood, right off 35W. Our location is blocks away from the historic Minnehaha Parkway, with bike and walking trails.
Creekside Montessori is recognized as a member school of Association Montessori Internationale USA (AMI/USA); licensed by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families; and rated a Parent Aware “Four Star” program. Our school features multi-age classrooms with a Guide (Lead Teacher) and Assistant who are formally trained in Montessori philosophy and pedagogy. We currently have one Toddler Community for ages 16-33 months and four Children’s Houses for ages 33 months through Kindergarten (6 years). We are also opening an elementary class (1st-3rd grade) in Fall 2026!
2026 Creekside Montessori Plant Sale
Join us for Order Pick-Ups & Public Sale
Friday, May 8, 2026, 2pm-6pm | Creekside UCC Parking Lot
Upcoming Events
- May 13, 2026
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- May 14, 2026
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Parent Happy Hour
May 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Eat Street Crossing (2819 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408)Parents-Only Happy Hour
Food and drinks available for individual purchase.
If you’re planning to attend, please RSVP so we have a sense of numbers and can arrange additional space if needed.
Hope to see you there!
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- May 15, 2026
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Bike, Walk, and Roll to School Day & Volunteer Appreciation Coffee!
May 15, 2026 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Get your bikes, scooters, sneakers, and safety gear tuned up and ready to go as a way to build healthy habits, learn the rules of the road, and celebrate community and fun. When you arrive at school, celebrate your effort and honor our many amazing volunteers with a snack and cup of coffee or tea outside in the parking lot for the last Coffee Connect of the school year!
- May 19, 2026
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Shake Shack Donation Day
May 19, 2026
Shake Shack Southdale 6603 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55435Dine-in or order ahead for pick-up ALL DAY and 25% will be donated back to our school.
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Why Montessori?
The Montessori Method supports individual learning by “following the child” and fosters independence. Within a Montessori environment, empathy, a passion for social justice, and a joy for lifelong learning are encouraged.
In Montessori, children have the freedom to choose and construct themselves through their work. They learn how to peacefully collaborate with others within a community with the support of nurturing adults to guide them. Children of Montessori education have a strong sense of purpose and confidently know who they are since they have the opportunity for self-direction. These skills are crucial to thrive in any setting.