Located on 12 acres of forested wetland and pasture, Cedar River Montessori is an American Montessori Society-accredited, independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) school for students ages 3 through middle school in Renton, WA. Founded in 1981, we strive to be a diverse and inclusive community. Our Mission: Cedar River Montessori School fosters the innate curiosity of the child, presenting learning experiences that cultivate independent, creative thinkers who continuously build their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Our Vision: Cedar River Montessori School is shaping the future by educating the next generation of connected, engaged, global thinkers who compassionately challenge the status quo. We are: Accredited by the American Montessori Society Licensed by the WA Dept of Children, Youth, and Families Approved Washington State Private School by WA Dept of Education Trillium Employment's 2018 Inclusive Employer Award winner A Washington State Stewardship Forest King Conservation District's 2016 Conservation Landowner Award winner Cedar River Council member