Become a certified Montessori teacher yourself by taking a training course or hire a certified teacher. The main routes to become certified are through the Association Montessori Internationale and the American Montessori Society. The training covers child development and full instruction on the Montessori philosophy and approach to teaching.
Anyone opening a Montessori school needs to find suitable premises, either leasing a building or buying it outright. It might need building work and refurbishment before you are allowed to open so factor this into your costs. Your new center needs the seal of approval from your local childcare licensing department, so do not open your school before you have permission. Check that your Montessori school complies with all state and local regulations, such as facilities and class size.
Select your Montessori equipment, teaching materials and furniture with care. Take some advice on what you will need from experienced Montessori educators. Setting up a school is expensive, so you do not want to waste money before you open the school. Organizations, such as the North American Montessori Center, will give you advice on the purchase of specific materials.
A Montessori education is highly sought after, so you should be able to attract a lot of interest from parents with low-cost marketing and promotion. Approach your local media, including radio and newspapers, for some publicity. A press release, promoting the school's ethos, philosophy and start date, should generate some interest. A small advertisement in some local newspapers is also worth considering. Take advice on setting school fees from one of the Montessori organizations or another Montessori school.