Recognition of Excellence · Orlando, FL · 2026

Learning Minds Montessori

1300 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
https://www.learningmindsmontessori.com
🏆 Ranked #13 in Orlando · 7.7 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 100 in Florida
Top 100 in Florida
Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Florida.
 Best Curriculum
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Orlando. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and school-readiness preparation.
 Best Teachers
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Orlando. Weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth in parent reviews, and consistency of care.
 Smallest Classes
Smallest Classes
Earned the highest low-crowding score in Orlando. Reflects class sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and individual attention.
Full Ranking Detail
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Learning Minds Montessori is an independent AMI-certified Montessori preschool in Orlando's SoDo district, serving children ages 2–5 in a deliberately small, intimate setting. The school emphasizes individualized learning through authentic Montessori materials and above-standard staffing ratios. It is a strong curriculum choice for families seeking a true Montessori environment, though it lacks infant care and subsidized-program access.

Safety8.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars7.0

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Montessori approach emphasizing that each child is individualistic, naturally eager for knowledge, and capable of initiating creative learning in a supportive environment.

What sets it apart: Located in Downtown Orlando, Florida. Mission is nurturing the love of learning in a child.

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Top 100 in Florida
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Best Curriculum
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Best Teachers
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Smallest Classes
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Updated · July 2026

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