Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Norton across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Norton. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Norton. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Norton. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Norton. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Norton. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
All About Kids Preschool is a part-day preschool serving children ages 2 through Pre-K at 3285 Cleveland Massillon Rd. in Norton, Ohio. The center's teaching staff brings over 75 combined years of experience and holds degrees in early childhood education, and parents consistently report high satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment. The program includes age-focused academics along with special needs care and enriching activities—cooking, science, art, creative movement, and kindergym—plus summer camp offerings. Half-day morning sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with optional before and after care available. The primary limitation is that the program operates part-day only, which is not suitable for families requiring full-day childcare.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Age-focused preschool program serving 2's, 3's, and Pre-K classes; the site describes it as "age focused and fun" but does not name a specific named curriculum model.
Programs & activities: Offers classes in Cooking, Kindergym, Kindertots, Science, Art, and Creative Movement. Before care (7:30-9:00 a.m.) and after care (12:00/12:15-5:30 p.m.) are available at $8.00 per hour.
What sets it apart: Located in Norton, OH with four classrooms, a large gross-motor room, and an outdoor playground; owned/operated by Julie Staiger. Marketed as having loving, caring, degreed teachers with over 75 years combined experience; class times 9:00-12:00 (Pre-K) and 9:30-12:00 (other classes).
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Top 3 in Norton
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Best for Safety
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Most Compassionate
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Best Arts & Music
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