Newbridge Academy for Kids

Sikora Montessori has been Wheeling's Montessori preschool for more than 16 years. Our trained Montessori teachers follow the Montessori method, with children working within a carefully structured classroom environment. Children start with practical life work in their first two years: pouring, sorting, sewing, fruit slicing, sweeping, and folding, which build independence and fine motor coordination. Sensorial materials such as the pink tower, geometric cabinet, and color tablets lead into math with the Montessori golden beads, and reading grows from listening games and word building. By the kindergarten year, readers range from early phonetic reading to studying the parts of speech. A monthly theme ties the curriculum together, and children also study geography, flags of other countries, music, art, botany, and zoology. Families share snack duty under our nut-free guidelines, and a summer session follows the spring semester. Enrollment runs through a waitlist.

Wheeling Country Day School is an independent private school in Wheeling, West Virginia, established in 1929 and serving toddlers through middle school across a main campus and a separate middle school campus. Programs run from PLAYgroups for the youngest children (Little Explorers and Wonder 2gether) through preschool, junior and senior kindergarten, elementary grades one through five, and middle school grades six through eight. The early childhood program is centers-based and hands-on, matching the way young children develop, and the individualized approach supports a range of learners, including children who are neurodiverse. Around 45 percent of the student body receives need-based tuition assistance, and scholarship decisions are made separately from admissions. A summer camp runs each year.

Clarksburg Children's House Montessori School is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, particularly those with unique learning needs, including language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional students. The school fosters an environment where children aged preschool through early elementary can take ownership of their learning through imaginative, collaborative, and hands-on experiences. By embracing the Montessori method, Clarksburg Children's House emphasizes a self-paced approach that encourages exploration across various subjects such as language, math, art, science, geography, music, and practical life skills. Classrooms are thoughtfully designed to offer a wide range of activities tailored to diverse interests and developmental stages, ensuring that each child can engage with materials that ignite their curiosity. What sets Clarksburg Children's House apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, which allows for individualized attention and support. Additionally, strong partnerships with families enhance the educational experience, creating a community that values collaboration and shared growth. This unique blend of personalized education and supportive community makes Clarksburg Children's House an exceptional choice for families seeking a nurturing environment for their children's development.