Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Akron. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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Childtime Children's Centers, Inc. is a 4-star Ohio Step Up to Quality-rated center on Manchester Rd in Akron serving ages 6 weeks to 12 years, with programs spanning infants through pre-K, before and after school care, and summer camp. The center is distinguished by an exceptionally experienced teaching staff with over 100 years of combined experience, described by families as warm and loving, supported by monthly ongoing training. The pre-K program is noted for actually teaching academics rather than providing care alone. A SproutAbout live-streaming app gives parents real-time classroom visibility, and the open-door policy reflects commitment to parental involvement. Extended hours (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM) support working families, and electives including Spanish, music, phonics, and yoga are available for additional fees.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-K, plus before & after school care and summer camp. Electives include handwriting & advanced math, music, phonics, soccer, Spanish, and yoga for additional fees.
What sets it apart: 4-star rated center through Ohio's Step Up to Quality Program. Teachers have over 100 years of combined experience with monthly trainings; offers live streaming video via SproutAbout app; open M-F 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM; serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
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