Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Barberton. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Barberton. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Barberton. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Kind Kids Learning Academy is a Gold-rated Ohio Step Up To Quality center at 273 Wooster Rd. N in Barberton, serving infants through age 14 across multiple Ohio locations with extended hours (Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:30 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM). The center's literacy-rich, ODE-aligned curriculum emphasizes STEM and school readiness through consistent progress monitoring, while a full range of extracurriculars—art, music, dance, yoga, technology programming, homework assistance, and on-site transportation—supports working families with publicly funded child care vouchers. Clean, spacious environments with an outdoor obstacle course and nutritious meals round out a balanced approach to early learning.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Literacy-rich curriculum with consistent progress monitoring, aligned to ODE standards. Includes STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) programs with a school-readiness focus.
Programs & activities: Extracurriculars include art, music, dance, and tap dance; yoga and sensory-path fitness; technology-based programming; homework assistance for schoolagers; and transportation.
What sets it apart: Open Mon-Fri 6:00 AM-6:30 PM and Sat 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. Provides nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack; clean spacious environments with an outdoor obstacle course; serves infants through age 14 across multiple Ohio locations.
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Best Curriculum
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