Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Kent. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
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 K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Kent. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Kent. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Tiny Town Childcare And Learning Center is a Gold SUTQ-rated, family-owned provider at 1145 Lake Street in Kent, serving infants through school-age children. Established in 2007 and now operating five locations across Ohio, the center uses Creative Curriculum with an integrated faith-based approach and provides all-inclusive meals via the state food program, educational field trips, and extended hours from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Parents report caring teachers and motivated children; the center maintains security features including cameras, restricted access, and CPR-trained staff, with daily communication via Brightwheel. However, employee reviews on Indeed (3.8/5 stars) and parent feedback raise concerns about chronic understaffing, high turnover, missed meal service, and sudden family dismissals without advance notice—factors that warrant direct inquiry before enrollment.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Hands-on learning centers with natural light and calming colors.
Programs & activities: Outdoor play area with safe, engaging play structures. Daily meals provided including breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
What sets it apart: Operating since 2014. Security features include restricted access controls, fenced-in yards, tall privacy fencing, and monitored security cameras. On-site parking available.
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#1 in Kent
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best K-Ready</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Kent. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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Best Culture
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Arts & Music</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Kent. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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