Maumee Valley Country Day School

Maumee Valley is more than a campus, it is a community of learners, a way of life; it is the way we engage with the world. A Maumee Valley education is a personal journey of discovery and of action. Through carefully crafted experiences and an intentional culture of exploration and passion, we launch each student toward discovery of the world and their place in it.

In a richly multicultural environment, Maumee Valley encourages and inspires respect for others and develops creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and character in every student. Above all else, a Maumee Valley education is personal, experiential, and global. We inspire and support each child to develop into an interesting and inquisitive person, with the skills, confidence and foundation necessary for success in college and in life.

At Maumee Valley, we are proud of our history of teaching to students’ passions and not to standardized tests, of recognizing that students learn best by doing, and of believing that creativity, innovation, and joy are at the core of what is best in education. Our students are engaged, passionate, and successful. They not only believe that they can make a difference in the world, by the time they graduate they already have.

As Northwest Ohio’s premier independent Preschool through Upper School educational institution, you will find that your child will experience exceptional academics delivered through a progressive model—one that is personal, experiential, and globally minded. Our 75-acre campus that adjoins Swan Creek provides unique opportunities for learning and exploration. And through the educational journey, your child is known and loved.

Maumee Valley teachers take the time to get to know your child and his or her interests to deliver a personalized education that fosters independent academic exploration. Maumee Valley students learn by doing, and through the process of their journey, they explore and discover themselves and their place in our larger, interconnected world.

Maumee Valley works hard to create a safe and inclusive environment where a diverse student body finds the freedom to express their opinions, make their own decisions, and explore their passions. Maumee Valley’s program encourages respect and collaboration.

Rooted in our rich 134-year history, Maumee Valley Country Day School continues to grow and evolve to prepare students for success in college and beyond. As you explore our website you will glimpse the innovative and unique ways in which Maumee Valley students learn. Maumee Valley offers students a truly personal, experiential, and global education.

At Maumee Valley, we recognize and embrace our responsibility to foster an inclusive, safe, and respectful community. We are committed to building an awareness of our diverse thoughts and ideas, identities and experiences. As a school community, we intentionally create, support, and celebrate an environment where diverse learners, voices, stories and experiences are heard in order to empower and educate our community members.

We strive to cultivate a community in which students, faculty/staff, and families are encouraged to learn from, with and about one another. At Maumee Valley, we want all community members to know: We hear you. We see you. We value you.

Maumee Valley Country Day School’s mission is to enable students to become enlightened, compassionate and contributing citizens of our global community, while preparing graduates for their best opportunities in higher education.

Maumee Valley attracts motivated, able students who have a range of academic interests and diverse backgrounds, and whose families value education. Its challenging curriculum, student centered school life and supportive community inspire and equip students for a lifetime of learning.

Maumee Valley students come from all walks of life and all over the world. Their common bond is the value they place on receiving an exceptional education. Maumee Valley is a place where students are accepted and respected while they pursue their education and interests in a supportive, student centered environment.

Maumee Valley’s commitment to experiential learning is evident in our school’s rich history. The 75-acre wooded campus promotes nature as part of the curriculum. From the open classrooms of the Lower School to Intensives in the Middle School and Upper School, Maumee Valley’s long-standing commitment to experiential education remains a hallmark of a student’s experience.

Students from nearly every continent and major religious background are represented at Maumee Valley. Forty-three percent of the student body is multicultural and they come from over 45 zip codes. Many are first and second generation Americans, still others are international students. Maumee Valley Country Day School offers a challenging and innovative academic experience for students. Outstanding faculty, a student-centered learning environment, and a rigorous curriculum come together to develop each child’s skills, independence, and confidence.