Cottonwood School is accredited by: Cognia https://www.cognia.org/

Cottonwood School is recognized by: The New Mexico Department of Education

Cottonwood School is licensed by: The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department https://www.nmececd.org/

Cottonwood School is a member of: The Montessori Foundation 

Cottonwood School lead teachers hold teaching credentials from AMS and MACTE affiliated training centers and are members of the American Montessori Society.