Early Childhood Teacher Education Accreditation

Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

The Early Childhood Education Licensure Program at Íæż½ã½ã is accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Upon successful program completion, students are eligible to gain a Minnesota Birth to age 8 Teaching License.

PELSB Contact Info:
1021 Bandana Blvd E, Suite 222
St. Paul, MN 55108
(651) 539-4200

Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
American Montessory Society - Education That Transforms Lives

The Montessori credential program Early Childhood Education Department is accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS). This credential may be earned in tandem with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and/or a state teaching license.

American Montessori Society
211 E 43rd St., 7th Fl#262
New York, NY 10017
(212) 358-1250

Education Department Mission

We educate teachers to be reflective practitioners who understand, critique, and disrupt systems of oppression to advance the social, emotional, and academic development of B-12 students.


Teacher Preparation Program Report

More information on the impact of Íæż½ã½ã's Educator Preparation Program can be found in the 2023 Data Summary Report prepared by the Minnesota Professional Licensing and Standards Board:


Enrollment and Completion Rates

The complete and current federal Title II with information on enrollment and completion rates for Íæż½ã½ã's Educator Preparation Program can be found at: