Every child learns differently, and our community is filled with programs to help young learners discover their passions, build new skills, and grow with confidence. These local resources that can help your child thrive.
Children’s Discovery Center
Locations in Perrysburg, Holland, Toledo and Waterville
419-867-8570, childrensdiscoverycenters.com
Looking for a kindergarten program that sees your child as strong, capable and endlessly curious? Discovery School, Children’s Discovery Center’s kindergarten program, offers a warm, joyful educational experience where children thrive.
Featuring a curriculum approved by the Ohio Department of Education and fully aligned with state standards, Discovery School provides a rigorous foundation in reading, writing, math, science and social studies while nurturing creativity, problem-solving and teamwork. Through hands-on projects, SmartBoard technology, field trips and special classes in Spanish and Art, children learn to express themselves and to lead their own discoveries. A Christian education program supports the development of strong values and character.
Headquartered at Children’s Discovery Center’s Waterville location, Discovery School’s tuition includes before and after school care, lunch, two daily snacks and transportation from other Children’s Discovery Centers. Give your child a kindergarten experience that sparks a lifelong love of learning. childrensdiscoverycenters.com/contact to schedule a visit.
Live Arts Toledo
4747 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo
419-246-8000, artstoledo.com
Bringing together Toledo Ballet, Toledo Symphony School of Music (TSSM), and Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestras (TSYO), this vibrant arts hub offers opportunities for children of all ages and skill levels to learn, grow, perform and build lifelong creativity. TSSM provides private lessons and group classes, beginning with ages as early as three. Families exploring music can take advantage of the Sample Lesson 4-Pack — four standalone 30-minute lessons designed to help beginners discover the instrument that’s right for them — no longterm commitment required. Scholarship opportunities make lessons accessible to all. Toledo Ballet offers year-round instruction in ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance, while TSYO provides advanced ensemble training and performance experiences. Together, these programs create a welcoming community for young artists to thrive. liveartstoledo.com/education.
Maumee Valley Country Day School
1715 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43614
419-381-1313 | mvcds.org
Grades Offered: PreK – Grade 12
Look closely at a Maumee Valley student, and you’ll see an authentic journey unfolding. It starts in PreKindergarten forest school, where hands-on, nature-based learning teaches children to ask big questions. Through Middle School, students step out of their comfort zones, building intellectual courage in small, close-knit classes.
By Upper School, that curiosity turns into extraordinary achievement. Ditching traditional worksheets, our students lead hands-on intensives—whether mastering winter survival, tackling social issues in Latin America, cracking CSI forensics cases, or engineering championship-winning robotics. Alongside peers from around the world, they travel internationally, compete in athletics, and excel in the arts without compromise.
With dedicated 4-year college counseling starting in 9th grade, students pair their real-world experiences with top-tier academics—yielding Toledo’s highest SAT scores and 100% 4-year college placement. From forest school to college admissions, we don’t just prepare students for the future—we empower them to shape it. Step into extraordinary. Explore Your More at Maumee Valley Country Day School.
Hope Learning Academy of Toledo
[email protected]4234 Monroe St., Toledo
hopelearningacademy.org
HOPE Learning Academy of Toledo is committed to providing a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment where students are valued and individual learning needs are met. HOPE serves students in grades K–8 and is designed for children who benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized support, and an engaging educational setting. With class sizes of 10 or fewer students, teachers are able to provide individualized attention while building a strong classroom community.
HOPE’s curriculum supports academic growth while also incorporating reading and math intervention, sensory supports, social skills development, and enrichment opportunities. The school is especially focused on helping students with learning differences reach their full potential through research-based strategies, accommodations for different learning styles, and a commitment to positive outcomes. Families who are looking for a school environment that emphasizes safety, support, individualized instruction, and whole-child development are encouraged to learn more about HOPE Learning Academy of Toledo. For more information, visit hopelearningacademy.org.
