Earned the highest compassion score in Akron. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
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childcare
Color Our Rainbow Academy is a well-established center in Akron, Ohio, operating since 2001 with extended hours (6:30 AM–6:00 PM) to accommodate working families. It serves children from infancy through school age with a child-led learning approach aligned to Akron public schools, emphasizing kindergarten readiness in math, science, and early reading. Staff are praised by parents as wonderful and attentive; 96% recommend the program, and parents report visible child development within months. The center's security features, in-house meal preparation, and flexible scheduling—along with acceptance of Title XX subsidies and publicly funded childcare assistance—further support accessibility. Parents report a private-pay rate of approximately $200 per week with no lower-cost options mentioned, which may limit affordability for some families.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Child-led learning with Collaborative Curriculum aligned with Akron public schools for kindergarten readiness in math, science, and early reading. In-class screening and parent partnership meetings.
Programs & activities: Art, music, and author enrichment programs; basketball court and playground with climbers and swings; gross motor activities; before and after school care (ages 5-12); summer camp (ages 5-12).
What sets it apart: Operating since 2001; hours 6:30 AM-6:00 PM; GOLD rating and awards for quality care; home-cooked meals included in tuition; security features (restricted access, fenced playground, cameras, fingerprint access); teachers hold degrees or CDA credentials; accepts Title XX subsidies and publicly funded childcare assistance; flexible scheduling.
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