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Compare the local options families can actually act on right now — see what feels trustworthy, which programs are published, and the clearest next step each organization has shared. Niagara is the first market shown here by default.

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20 programs listed

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SCHOOLNiagara Falls

Bee Montessori Niagara

Authentic Montessori school with toddler, Casa, and elementary programming focused on individualized learning, independence, and small class sizes.

Clear local operator with two Niagara Falls sites and strong Montessori positioning.

  • Montessori
  • Alternative education

0 programs listed

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Best next step shared

Request admissions information · Ongoing / inquiry-based

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SCHOOLSt. Catharines

Carousel Players Theatre School

Youth drama classes at Carousel's Arts Education Centre with age-banded Saturday sessions focused on play, exploration, and performance.

Strong theatre-school listing with high local trust.

  • Art
  • Drama

3 programs listed

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Best next step shared

Saturday Drama current session inquiry · 2026-01-24 to 2026-05-02

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SCHOOLSt. Catharines

Code Ninjas St. Catharines

Local coding school focused on game-based learning, camps, and year-round programs for kids.

Verification pass cleared this for import: concrete local dojo with verified address and age bands.

  • Coding
  • Robotics

4 programs listed

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Best next step shared

Browse registration details · Year-round plus camps

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SCHOOLNiagara Region

Greenbelt Academy

Niagara forest-school operator with preschool, kindergarten, Forest Fridays and Saturdays, PD day camps, and summer camp built around emergent curriculum and extended time in nature.

Strong nature-school candidate with multiple entry points beyond full-time care.

  • Nature school
  • Forest school

3 programs listed

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Best next step shared

Explore Greenbelt's current programs · Ongoing programs plus seasonal camps

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SCHOOLBeamsville

Nature School and Education Centre

Child-led, nature-based organization offering full-time and part-time elementary, preschool, Saturday forest school, workshops, and camps.

High-fit operator because it serves both full-time alt-ed and part-time/home-education families.

  • Nature school
  • Forest school

3 programs listed

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Best next step shared

Explore current Nature School programs · Year-round programs plus camps and workshops

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SCHOOLSt. Catharines

Nelephant Montessori School

Long-running accredited Montessori school offering toddler and Casa programs with low ratios and one-on-one lessons.

Strong trust signal from longevity, accreditation, and charity status.

  • Montessori
  • Alternative education

0 programs listed

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Best next step shared

Request admissions details · Ongoing / admissions inquiry

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SCHOOLNiagara Falls

Niagara Falls School of Drama

Long-running Niagara drama school providing weekly theatre-arts instruction in a positive, fun environment.

Useful additional drama-school node with clear youth focus.

  • Art
  • Drama

0 programs listed

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Best next step shared

Browse registration details · School-year

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SCHOOLLincoln (Ball's Falls

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority — Ball's Falls Nature School

Weekly full-day outdoor alternative-education program with curriculum-linked literacy, numeracy, science, social studies, and art in nature.

Public authority operator with very clear structure and trust signals.

  • Nature school
  • Outdoor learning

1 program listed

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Best next step shared

Session 3 inquiry / registration · Mondays beginning 2026-01-12 through 2026-04-27, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

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SCHOOLWelland

Niagara School of Music

Private early-childhood and primary music lesson streams with regional locations across Niagara.

Strong local music-school anchor with multi-city presence.

  • Music
  • Lessons

3 programs listed

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Best next step shared

View current programs / contact · Year-round

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SCHOOLFonthill

Oakleigh Montessori

Boutique Montessori preschool emphasizing independence, practical life skills, and daily outdoor exploration.

Clear positioning and public fee detail; smaller operator than Bee/Nelephant.

  • Montessori
  • Alternative education

0 programs listed

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Browse registration details · School-year / childcare style

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SCHOOLNiagara-on-the-Lake

Penfield Academy

Hybrid learning environment combining Montessori education, nature-based exploration, inquiry-driven learning, and MakerSpace-style STEAM…

Verification pass cleared this for import: it is a real Niagara-on-the-Lake Montessori/nature/STEAM school with explicit program bands and contact details.

  • Montessori
  • Nature

3 programs listed

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Best next step shared

Book a tour / request details · Year-round school model

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