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3 Montessori Daycares in Westlake, Ohio

Find the best montessori daycares in Westlake, Ohio. Browse 3 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best Montessori Daycares in Westlake

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — montessori daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    26830 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH · Capacity: 287 children

    Westlake Montessori School and Child Development Center (also referred to as Creative Playrooms) receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, supportive leadership, clean facility, educational curriculum, and warm environment that helps children transition smoothly and thrive.

    Caring and attentive staffsupportive and communicative director (Melissa)easy drop-off transitionsclean facility

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Montessori Daycares in Westlake, Ohio

Montessori daycares in Westlake follow the Maria Montessori method, emphasizing child-led learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on materials. These 3 programs offer an alternative to traditional daycare with a focus on independence and self-directed activity.

When choosing a montessori daycare in Westlake, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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There are 3 montessori daycares in Westlake, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
The Montessori method is an educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori that emphasizes child-led learning, hands-on activities, and mixed-age classrooms. Children choose their own activities from a range of options, learning at their own pace. Montessori classrooms use specialized materials designed to develop practical life skills, sensory awareness, language, math, and cultural understanding.
Most Montessori programs in Westlake serve children from infancy (as young as 6 weeks) through age 6, with some extending to elementary and even middle school. The core Montessori age groups are infant/toddler (0–3 years), primary/preschool (3–6 years), and lower elementary (6–9 years).
Montessori school tuition in Westlake typically ranges from $800 to $2,000+ per month for full-time enrollment, depending on the child's age and the program. Infant and toddler programs tend to cost more due to smaller group sizes. Some Montessori schools offer financial aid, sliding scale fees, or sibling discounts.
When selecting a montessori daycare in Westlake, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with Ohio's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities