Newbury, OH

The Goddard School in nearby Chagrin Falls offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional development with highly qualified teachers holding degrees in early childhood education. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. What sets them apart is their comprehensive approach including yoga, sign language, and Spanish instruction integrated into daily activities, along with strong parent communication through daily reports and regular updates.

Primrose School of Chagrin Falls provides Balanced Learning® curriculum that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance from trained teachers. Their approach emphasizes character development, literacy, math, and science through hands-on learning experiences. The school features secure facilities with coded entry, dedicated age-specific playgrounds, and bright, engaging classrooms. They stand out for their exclusive Harmony & Heart® music program and nutritionally balanced meals prepared on-site. The highly qualified staff maintains low student-teacher ratios and focuses on individualized development tracking with regular parent-teacher conferences.

The Sunshine Center in Middlefield serves the broader Geauga County area including Newbury with a comprehensive early childhood program emphasizing whole-child development. Their curriculum blends Montessori-inspired activities with structured learning in literacy, mathematics, and social studies. The center features secure facilities with surveillance systems, large outdoor play spaces, and dedicated art and music rooms. They distinguish themselves through their farm-to-table nutrition program using local produce and their extensive summer enrichment program. The experienced teaching staff maintains excellent teacher-child ratios and provides detailed developmental progress reports to parents monthly.