Earned the highest culture score in Canton. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Canton. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
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Small World Montessori Inc. is an American Montessori Society and International Montessori Council member serving preschoolers and kindergarteners at 3909 Blackburn Road NW in Canton, Ohio, with flexible morning programs (3, 4, or 5-day options) and an afternoon extended kindergarten day. Founded in 1974, the center emphasizes Montessori principles of self-discipline and cooperative learning in small class groups (~16 students) and boasts a 5.0-star parent rating on GreatSchools. Distinguished by intentional cultural partnerships—weekly dance classes led by Canton Ballet and field trips to Canton Symphony concerts and Player's Guild productions—the center integrates arts throughout its curriculum, offering both depth and breadth for young learners.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Follows the Montessori approach. Philosophy emphasizes learning by experiencing and developing self-discipline and motivation while working cooperatively.
Programs & activities: Morning preschool (3, 4, or 5-day options) and an afternoon extended-day Kindergarten program. Also offers art and ballet classes and field trips to local cultural events.
What sets it apart: Member of the International Montessori Council. Describes a family atmosphere with attention to each individual child; operating since 1974.
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