Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lyndhurst. 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 Lyndhurst. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
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Montessori School Of University Heights is a Christian Montessori center serving pre-primary children in Lyndhurst, Ohio, located at 23599 Cedar Rd. Operating since 1968, the school emphasizes the Montessori approach within a faith-based atmosphere centered on peace, love, and respect. The prepared environment is tailored to each child's developmental needs, fostering individualized learning where children advance at their own pace while developing physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual capacities, along with inner discipline and a sense of self-worth and service.
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 approach based on principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, offered in a Christian, faith-based atmosphere. Non-competitive, individualized environment where each child develops at his/her own developmental rate.
What sets it apart: Prepared environment designed according to the child's needs; focus on physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development, including inner discipline and a sense of self-worth and service. Serving parents and children since 1968.
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Best Curriculum
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