Young Explorers Montessori of North Ridgeville

"Jacob’s independence and vocabulary have grown so much. He loves the activities, and I highly recommend Young Explorers!" – Ms. Nikki J.

Inspiring Kids, Building Communities

At Young Explorers, we go beyond the Ohio Department of Education’s Academic Content Standards with a curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten with confidence through the Montessori Method’s gentle, nurturing approach.

Our new North Ridgeville location is designed to meet the needs of growing families in this rapidly developing area. The facility includes a shaded playground and meets the latest safety standards. Conveniently located just off the highway, our center offers ample parking for easy drop-off, pick-up, or even if you’re just stopping by to say hello!

Inside Our North Ridgeville Location

When you step inside, you'll be greeted by a bright, welcoming grand foyer with décor inspired by local model homes. We take pride in exceeding

  • 36516 Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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  • Open 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
  • Licensed for 197 children

Center Programs

Infant

Infant

Our program fosters early development in language, social skills, physical strength, science exploration, and pre-math through sensory-rich activities.

Toddler

Toddler

Our program nurtures toddlers growing personalities, fostering relationships, independence, and learning through active, hands-on discovery.

Preschool

Preschool

Our program nurtures independence, academic progress, creativity, teamwork, and exploration through engaging activities in language, math, science, and arts.

Pre K

Pre K

Our program fosters resilience, intellectual growth, self-management, teamwork, creativity, scientific exploration, math skills, and leadership development.

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Center Offerings

Healthy Meals & Snacks
Yoga
Dance & Movement
Music
Natural Playground
Parking
Qualified Educators
Military Discount

All our centers are completely nut-free, and we work with families with children who have other food sensitivities and allergies to ensure their safety and well-being.

Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.

Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.

Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.

Explore and learn with our natural playgrounds, where adventure meets education in a landscape of fun.

Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.

Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.

We're proud to offer a standard 10% U.S. military discount for families in active duty as our way of saying thank you for your service!

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Center Director

Stephanie Weigle has devoted over fifteen years to the childcare industry, spending the last decade in administrative roles. She joined the Young Explorers family in North Ridgeville in 2022 as a Center Director, where she passionately oversees the growth and learning of the children. Stephanie relishes the opportunity to form lasting connections with diverse families and support her staff in fostering a nurturing environment.Outside her professional life, Stephanie resides in North Ridgeville
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