Our Children's House is a 5-star DCDEE-licensed non-profit parent cooperative in Greensboro's historic 27401 zip, capping enrollment at 29 children to maintain exceptional teacher-to-child ratios. Founded in 1995, it operates as a true community institution where families participate through committees rather than mandatory classroom hours. Its perfect 5.0 Yelp score and parent testimonials reflect a rare warmth and sense of belonging that distinguishes it from larger commercial centers.
Safety9.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion10.0
Management9.0
Culture10.0
Class sizes10.0
Extracurriculars8.0
What parents say
“Our Children's House (affectionately known as OCH) was the best choice we could have made.”
“My son absolutely loved OCH...his teacher was awesome! She provided daily pictures.”
“This is the ONLY day care I would send my child to - trust me I have read all the reviews.”
“Our daughter has turned into a more curious, outgoing, fun loving girl because of OCH.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses a stimulating, age-appropriate curriculum that promotes learning through play, creativity, and exploration.
What sets it apart: 5-star, non-profit cooperative serving max 29 children (ages 12 months to 5 years) with low teacher/child ratios and small class sizes. Parent board involvement required; families must serve on committees. Located in Fisher Park near downtown Greensboro.
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Top 100 in NC
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 100 in NC</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked in the top 100 statewide across all North Carolina licensed childcare centers scored in our 2026 rankings.</span>
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#1 in Greensboro
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Greensboro. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.</span>
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Best Safety
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest safety score in Greensboro. This dimension evaluates facility maintenance, staff-to-child ratios, emergency preparedness, and parent-reported safety perceptions.</span>
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Best Teacher Quality
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Greensboro. This dimension reflects educator credentials, tenure, consistency, and the depth of praise parents direct at specific staff members.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Greensboro. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen.</span>
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Greensboro. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, operational consistency, communication quality, and how problems are handled.</span>
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Best Culture
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in Greensboro. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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Best Space & Comfort
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest space and comfort score in Greensboro. This dimension reflects classroom size, outdoor play areas, and whether parents feel the center is appropriately staffed and uncrowded.</span>
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Best Extras
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extras score in Greensboro. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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