Young Explorers Montessori

Young Explorers Montessori offers infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs. The program includes sensory-rich activities, active hands-on discovery, and engaging activities in language, math, science, and arts. It also includes scientific exploration, pre-math, teamwork, creativity, music, yoga, dance and movement, and a natural playground.

Programs

• Infant — infants · Program fosters early development in language, social skills, physical strength, science exploration, and pre-math through sensory-rich activities.
• Toddler — toddlers · Program nurtures toddlers growing personalities, fostering relationships, independence, and learning through active, hands-on discovery.
• Preschool — preschoolers · Program nurtures independence, academic progress, creativity, teamwork, and exploration through engaging activities in language, math, science, and arts.
• Pre-K — pre-k · Program fosters resilience, intellectual growth, self-management, teamwork, creativity, scientific exploration, math skills, and leadership development.
• Half-Day Preschool & Part-Time Daycare — toddlers and preschoolers · Flexible part-time Montessori daycare for toddlers and preschoolers, available in Aurora, Streetsboro, and Twinsburg.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Facility hours: Open 6:30 am - 6:30 pm

About the provider

Young Explorers Montessori has served Aurora families since 2002. The leadership team includes Joanna Kelley, Area Director, and Karen Silvey, Education Coach for Young Explorers. The academic program exceeds the Ohio Department of Education Academic Content Standards, and the school is licensed for 185 children. Its mission statement is: “Inspiring Kids, Building Communities.”

Montessori Method provides gentle instruction; children are prepared for kindergarten; families with children who have food sensitivities and allergies are accommodated; school is completely nut-free.

What families say

“I was anxious about starting Logan, but the kind, patient staff eased my worries, and he’s already learning!” — Rachel and Sean Pall

“Our daughter Charlotte absolutely loves Young Explorers Montessori. The staff is friendly and always has a great attitude. The email updates with pictures always make my day. She has progressed a ton in such a short time.” — Joe Meister

“We have been taking our son to Young Explorers since he was 12 weeks old, and we have been thoroughly impressed with the facilities and the overall environment. The daycare is consistently clean and well-kept, which gives us peace of mind every day.” — Rob Roseman

Last updated October 18, 2026.