Earned the highest curriculum score in West Chester. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
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childcare
Kinder Garden School West Chester is an American Montessori Society (AMS) and NAEYC-accredited provider at 8374 Princeton Glendale Road in West Chester, Ohio, serving infants from 6 weeks through preschool, with extended before and after school programs for Sycamore School District students through 5th grade. Founded by educators in 2004 with the West Chester location added in 2006 by parent demand, the center uses a Montessori-based curriculum tailored to individual student needs while emphasizing intellectual capacity, entrepreneurial skills, and design thinking, with recognition from the Ohio STEM Learning Network. Low student-to-teacher ratios and a culture of inclusion support diverse learners in an environment that values experimentation and refinement.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori-based instruction with emphasis on following the child and tailoring curriculum to meet individual student needs. Focuses on developing intellectual capacity, entrepreneurial skills, technical proficiency, and design thinking.
Programs & activities: Serves children 6 weeks through preschool. Offers before and after school programs for Sycamore School District students through 5th grade.
What sets it apart: Low student-to-teacher ratios emphasized. Culture of inclusion, expansion, accepting failures and refinement. Montessori methodology.
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