CMSAA is licensed as a private school in the State of Michigan, and is a Full Member School of the American Montessori Society (AMS).  We are committed to functioning under the rigorous standards that will assure full AMS accreditation, including self-study, AMS evaluation, and the employment of AMS/AMI certified teachers.  In addition, we require our teachers and their aides to participate in ongoing professional development, and maintain American Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR certification.