Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in New Albany across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in New Albany. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in New Albany. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in New Albany. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in New Albany. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
montessori
New Albany Montessori School is a small Montessori community in New Albany serving 66 students through an authentic application of the Montessori method. The school emphasizes self-discipline, independence, and sensory development through child-led activities within a prepared environment. However, several factors warrant consideration: tuition is notably high relative to the limited school calendar, which starts a month late and ends early with frequent professional development and closure days. The school's policy prohibiting parent drop-in observation limits transparency, and it has not yet enrolled in the state's quality rating system, leaving no independent public star rating available for comparison.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Applies the philosophy and principles of the Montessori method to develop children's intellectual, emotional, spiritual, moral, and social abilities. Emphasizes self-discipline, self-knowledge, concentration, and independence through 'freedom within limits' and freedom to choose activities.
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Top 3 in New Albany
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Best Curriculum
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in New Albany. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in New Albany. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in New Albany. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in New Albany. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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