Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Fort Worth. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Near Southside Montessori is a child-led Montessori program located in Fort Worth's vibrant South Main district, serving infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 6 years). Founded by Emily McDermott, a Fairmount Montessori leader, the center emphasizes a Cosmic Education approach rooted in inclusion and diversity, fostering confidence, creativity, emotional intelligence, and hands-on learning through prepared environments and storytelling activities. The restored South Main location is currently enrolling with limited availability for Summer and Fall 2026. As a newer establishment, the center has limited public review data, making direct evaluation of operational track record challenging at this stage.
Safety9.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori-based approach emphasizing "Cosmic Education." Described as child-led, fostering confidence, creativity, emotional intelligence, and a lifelong love of learning through hands-on exploration and prepared environments.
Programs & activities: Serves ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Offers a Cosmic Summer Camp, community-centered childcare/education, hands-on learning, and storytelling activities.
What sets it apart: Located in Fort Worth's South Main district in a restored space; director Emily McDermott, founder of Fairmount Montessori. Tagline "Serving Families, From Seed to Sprout"; enrolling for Summer and Fall 2026 with limited availability; non-discriminatory admission policy.
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