Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Kent. 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 Kent. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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childcare
Kpr Lil' Learners Preschool is a city-operated program run by Kent Parks & Recreation, state-licensed and serving ages 3–5 at Roy Smith Shelterhouse in the heart of Kent's parks system. The curriculum emphasizes healthy, happy, and safe learning with nurturing supervision, and tuition is notably affordable at $81/week for residents and $91/week for non-residents, with sibling discounts available. The part-time morning schedule (Mon–Thu, 9 AM–12:30 PM) suits families needing morning-only preschool, and enrollment is handled directly through the Parks & Recreation office. However, the program has no SUTQ rating, no publicly available parent reviews to verify quality independently, and serves only school-age preschoolers—it is not suitable for infants, toddlers, or families requiring full-day or all-day care.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Kent Parks & Recreation childcare and classes directory lists Lil' Learners Preschool (school-year and summer camp), KPR Kidz Club before- and after-school care, Kids Night Out, spring/winter break childcare, and various summer camps.
What sets it apart: Municipal (city of Kent) parks-and-recreation program. Located at 497 Middlebury Road, Kent, OH 44240; phone 330.673.8897.
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