🏆 Ranked #3 in Lewisburg & West Alexandria & Lewisburg Oh · 5.7 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Lewisburg & West Alexandria & Lewisburg Oh
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Lewisburg & West Alexandria & Lewisburg Oh across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
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childcare
Panther's Prep Preschool is a Montessori-inspired preschool located at Lewisburg United Methodist Church in Lewisburg, Ohio, serving children ages 3-6. Led by a director with 30+ years of early childhood experience and a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, the program emphasizes child-led learning, freedom of movement, and choice within a prepared environment while fully aligning with Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards. The teaching staff includes a credentialed educator with a North American Montessori Center diploma, ensuring fidelity to Montessori principles. Beyond preschool, the center offers tutoring services for K-4 students and is launching a homeschool support program for grades 1-3 beginning Fall 2025.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
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-inspired approach based on Maria Montessori principles, emphasizing freedom of movement, freedom to choose work, and freedom to engage in interests in a prepared environment. Aligns with Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards for ages 3-6.
Programs & activities: Tutoring services for K-4 students. Beginning Fall 2025, a homeschool support program for grades 1-3.
What sets it apart: Ohio-licensed preschool located at Lewisburg United Methodist Church, serving ages 3-6. Staff include credentialed educators, one with a bachelor's in early childhood education and one with a North American Montessori Center diploma.
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