Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Streetsboro. 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 Streetsboro. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Streetsboro. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
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Kids Encounter Preschool & Daycare is a non-profit, Bronze SUTQ–designated center at 9267 State Route 43 in Streetsboro, Ohio, serving toddlers through school-age children with full-time and seasonal care. The center's mission-driven approach keeps tuition affordable while providing expansive facilities—a full-size gymnasium and large indoor playground support exceptional active play—along with daily meals, latest security technology, and all-day hours (6 AM–6 PM, Monday–Friday). Parents report a 96% recommendation rate, and the center's philosophy centers on investigation, exploration, and play-based learning rather than confined classroom instruction. The Bronze SUTQ rating represents the lowest tier of state quality designation, suggesting limited advanced program indicators compared to higher-tier peers.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play- and exploration-based approach; the site states children learn best by investigating, exploring, and playing rather than being confined to a small room all day. No named curriculum model (e.g., Montessori) is specified.
Programs & activities: Toddler and preschool curriculum, before- and after-school programs, and a summer camp (9 AM-4 PM). Large indoor gymnasium and playground access.
What sets it apart: Non-profit focused on affordable care; certified experienced staff; latest security technology; all meals provided; weekly newsletters with photos; multiple/online payment options. Open Monday-Friday 6 AM-6 PM.
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Most Compassionate
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