Sammamish Montessori School

What Sammamish Montessori School does

Sammamish Montessori School (SMS) is a private, independently owned Montessori school founded in 1977 in Redmond, Washington, serving children from 18 months through 9 years of age. The school operates a single campus at 7655 178th Place NE with 24,000+ sq. ft. of outdoor learning space, a 6:1 average student-to-teacher ratio, and a maximum capacity of 300 students serving over 250 families annually. SMS is re-accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) through 2032 for Toddler and Early Childhood levels — a designation held by only 9-10 schools in Washington State — and is approved by the Washington State Board of Education.

The school's product portfolio centers on four core programs: Toddler (18-36 months), Montessori Primary (3-6 years, multi-age 3-year cycle), Montessori+ (4-6 years, a signature hybrid combining half-day Montessori with half-day STEAM explorations limited to 40 students), and Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3, ages 6-9) launched in 2024-25. Supplementary offerings include Daycare (Early Birds morning, after-school, and non-school days), Amazing Adventures after-school enrichment via partnerships with Studio East, KidoKinetics, and Snapology, plus a 10-12 week Summer Program with STEAM and Discovery camps. Specialized instruction in Music (Brian Vogan, Kory Ochsner), Art (Carolina Gonzalez), and Spanish (native speakers) supplements the core curriculum.

Revenue is generated through subscription-style tuition billed in 10 equal monthly payments, ranging from $1,650-$3,500 per month ($16,500-$35,000 annually) depending on program tier, with structured discounts (3% full-day, 5% sibling/alumni, 3% upfront, $300 referral credit) and a non-refundable $1,000 enrollment deposit. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: families discover SMS via content marketing, organic search, and community events, schedule tours through Calendly, apply via Transparent Classroom, and enroll with priority given to returning families. The school is owned by the Elango family (Kalai Elango as Business Director, Jabeen Hussain as Head of School) following a 2016 succession from the original Starling founders, with no institutional investors or external capital.

Name

Sammamish Montessori School

Legal name

The Sammamish Montessori School

Website

https://sammamishmontessori.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sammamish Montessori School is a private, AMS-accredited Montessori school in Redmond, WA, serving 250+ families with children ages 18 months to 9 years across Toddler, Primary, Montessori+ hybrid STEAM, and Lower Elementary programs on a single 24,000+ sq. ft. campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

Keywords

• Montessori education
• Early childhood education
• STEAM curriculum
• Preschool programs
• Primary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond, WA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Toddler Program: Monthly tuition for toddler program (18-36 months) ranging from $1,750 (Half-Day AM) to $3,250 (Bundled Full-Day) per month, with Early Birds add-on at $400 additional.
2. Tuition - Montessori Primary: Monthly tuition for primary program (3-6 years) ranging from $1,650 (Half-Day AM) to $3,200 (Bundled Full-Day) per month.
3. Tuition - Montessori+: Monthly tuition for Montessori+ hybrid program (4-6 years) ranging from $2,600 to $3,500 per month for full-day programs.
4. Summer Program: Summer camp sessions offered in 2-week increments at $800-$1,700 per session depending on program type (Half-Day AM to Bundled Full-Day).
5. Daycare Services: Morning (Early Birds) and after-school daycare services bundled with programs or available as add-ons.
6. Enrichment Programs: Amazing Adventures after-school enrichment program offered in partnership with external providers (Studio East, Snapology, KidoKinetics, etc.) as 10-week sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sammamish Montessori School is a private early childhood education institution in Redmond, Washington, providing authentic Montessori education for children ages 18 months to 9 years. It sells enrollments in Toddler (18-36 months), Montessori Primary (3-6 years), Montessori+ hybrid STEAM (4-6 years), Lower Elementary (6-9 years) programs, alongside daycare, summer camps, and enrichment offerings such as Amazing Adventures and specialty Music, Spanish, and Art instruction.

Product overview

Sammamish Montessori School is an early childhood education institution offering a comprehensive Montessori-based curriculum for children ages 18 months to 9 years. The core product portfolio consists of four main programs: Toddler (18-36 months), Montessori Primary (3-6 years), Montessori+ (4-6 years, a half-day Montessori + half-day STEAM hybrid), and Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3, ages 6-9). Supplementary offerings include Daycare (morning, evening, and non-school days), Amazing Adventures after-school enrichment, and an 8-10 week Summer Program with STEAM camps and Discovery camps. The school also provides specialty enrichment in Music, Art, and Spanish. All programs are supported by the AMS accreditation for Toddler and Early Childhood levels through 2032.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toddler Program Authentic Montessori program for children aged 18-36 months, focusing on foundational independence, motor development, and sensorial learning.
• Montessori Primary Program AMS-aligned Montessori Primary program for children ages 3-6 covering practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, and cultural studies work cycles.
• Montessori+ Hybrid STEAM Program Hybrid program for ages 4-6 that augments Montessori Primary with dedicated STEAM instruction using Tinkercad and Cura 3D design/printing software.
• Lower Elementary Program Montessori Lower Elementary program for children ages 6-9, continuing Montessori work cycles with expanded academics.
• Daycare Extended-day care complement to the school's Montessori programs, providing full-day coverage for working families.
• Summer Programs (SMS STEAM Camp, Discovery Camps) Seasonal summer camps including SMS STEAM Camp and Discovery Camps, offering themed enrichment experiences during the summer break.
• Amazing Adventures (After-School Enrichment) After-school enrichment program providing themed activities beyond the standard academic day.
• Specialty Programs (Music, Spanish, Art) Specialty instruction programs in Music, Spanish, and Art delivered by dedicated specialty teachers to complement the core Montessori curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75%+ annual family retention rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Studio East Performing ArtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with premier performing arts provider for Amazing Adventures after-school enrichment program. Studio East provides drama and performing arts instruction as part of the 10-week enrichment sessions.
• KidoKineticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for movement and physical activity enrichment as part of Amazing Adventures after-school program offering dance and movement activities.
• SnapologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for STEM enrichment through LEGO-based robotics and engineering programs in Amazing Adventures after-school and summer camp sessions.
• Amazing Athletics (Karate)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKarate instruction provider for Amazing Adventures after-school enrichment program, offering martial arts training for children ages 4+.
• Chess ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChess enrichment provider for Amazing Adventures after-school program, offering strategic thinking and game-based learning activities.
• Ballet Program ProviderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBallet instruction as part of Amazing Adventures after-school enrichment activities for creative movement and dance.
• Yoga Program ProviderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYoga instruction as part of Amazing Adventures after-school enrichment, promoting mindfulness and physical wellness for children.
• ArtbyNamithaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArt instruction provider for Amazing Adventures after-school enrichment program offering creative arts and crafts activities.
• SnapologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummer camp partnership for robotics and automobile programs. Week 1 covers Planes, Trains & Automobiles with Minecraft LEGO building. Week 2 covers Introduction to Robotics and Bricks Across America geography program.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LePort Montessori: Multi-campus Montessori school chain serving infants through elementary with bilingual and STEAM-flavored programming. Overlaps directly with SMS in age range, Montessori methodology, and STEAM enrichment positioning.
• Guidepost Montessori: Large, PE-backed Montessori school network offering toddler through elementary programs in the U.S., including multiple campuses in the greater Seattle area. Directly comparable to SMS in pedagogy (authentic Montessori), age range served, and target demographic of college-educated, dual-income families.
• Mission Montessori: Multi-location Montessori school network offering toddler through elementary programs with a similar authentic Montessori + enrichment positioning. Comparable to SMS in age range, tuition tier, and pedagogical approach.
• Bellevue Montessori School: Independent Montessori school located in neighboring Bellevue, WA, serving a similar Eastside Seattle demographic. Direct local competitor for SMS families in the Redmond/Bellevue/Sammamish corridor.
• Primrose Schools: National franchise of accredited private preschools and early elementary programs. Comparable to SMS as a tuition-based early childhood education provider serving similar affluent family demographics, though using a more traditional (less Montessori) pedagogy.

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Publicly traded operator of early education and child care centers with employer-sponsored programs. Comparable as a scaled, accredited early childhood education competitor in the greater Seattle region, though serving a broader (including employer-paid) customer base.

Others

• Kumon / Sylvan Learning: Supplemental education providers (tutoring, math/reading enrichment) competing for the same family's education wallet and afterschool time, though operating outside the preschool/daycare segment.

Regional players

• Eastside Preparatory School: Independent K-12 private school on the Eastside serving the same affluent Eastside Seattle families. Comparable as an independent school competitor for the same feeder families, though serving older grades rather than early childhood.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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