Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hudson. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Hudson. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Hudson. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Hudson. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
TLC Child Development Center is a family-owned early childhood education provider at 187 Ravenna St in Hudson, Ohio, established in 1989 by Kent and Alison Pfeister. The center serves infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children with an emphasis on low teacher-to-child ratios and integrated curriculum supporting cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. Strong communication between staff and families is a documented strength, and the center participates in the USDA federal child care food program. However, the center lacks a state SUTQ rating and has no independently verified parent reviews on major platforms, making third-party quality assessment difficult; prospective families should request detailed references and conduct in-person visits.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Age-based programs for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. A "Loose Parts" program is referenced.
What sets it apart: Described as a family-owned daycare and early childhood education center in Hudson, Ohio. Maintains an events calendar.
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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Best Arts & Music
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