Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Medina. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Medina. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Medina. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
montessori
Around The Sun Montessori School is a Christian Montessori provider serving ages 3–6 (Primary/preschool-kindergarten) and grades 1–6 (Elementary) on acres of natural beauty in Medina, Ohio. The only Montessori school in Medina County, it has operated since 2005 with an authentic Montessori curriculum designed to fuel children's natural desire to learn while cultivating confident, respectful, self-directed thinkers within its community-based learning environment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Follows authentic Montessori methodology and principles. Mission is to fuel a child's natural desire to learn while cultivating confident, respectful, self-directed thinkers.
What sets it apart: Serves children ages 3-6 (Primary/preschool-kindergarten) and grades 1-6 (Elementary). Markets itself as the only Montessori school in Medina County; established 2005; located on acres of secluded natural beauty in Medina, Ohio.
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Top 10 in Medina
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Best Curriculum
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Best Arts & Music
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