Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Kent across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Kent. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Kent. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
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Kids Kare Kent Campus at 1435 E. Main St in Kent, Ohio serves infants through school-age children with flexible scheduling options. The center holds Gold recognition under Ohio's Step Up To Quality program and maintains a 100% parent recommendation rate from Facebook-reviewed families. Its acceptance of publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers makes quality care accessible to diverse families across the region.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Most Compassionate
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Best Culture
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