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.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Kent. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Looking Glass Learning Center serves children 6 weeks through 12 years old across its Kent and Brimfield, Ohio locations, with extended hours from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM supporting working families. Owner-operated by Jenny Adams, the center offers research-based programming focused on early literacy and pre-academic skills, with meals included in tuition. Its Facebook reviews reflect a 94% recommendation rate from 27 parents, with testimonials highlighting swift gains in children's communication and social development. The center holds a BBB A+ rating, though prospective families should note the absence of a SUTQ quality rating and limited review presence on national platforms like Care.com, which makes independent verification of quality claims more challenging.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: The site does not name a specific curriculum model. It states programming focuses on children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development at all stages, providing safe, high quality child care.
What sets it apart: Serves children 6 weeks through 12 years old. Two Ohio locations (Kent and Brimfield). Operating hours 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Emphasizes supporting families, both parent and child.
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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Best Culture
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