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 Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Streetsboro. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Streetsboro. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Streetsboro. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Portage Learning Centers at 1880 State Route 303 in Streetsboro is a Gold-level Step Up To Quality rated center offering Head Start and Early Head Start programs for income-eligible families, alongside preschool and before/after school programming. Accredited by NAEYC, NECPA, NACCP, NAFCC, COA, ACSI, and Cognia, the center has supported families since 2003 with flexible hours and meal provision. It accepts publicly funded child care vouchers and holds an Ohio PROMISE Program Designation for special needs support, providing comprehensive, accessible early education across its four-location network.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Head Start, Early Head Start, Preschool programs; field trips, before/after school programming, meals provided; accepts Head Start and Ohio Preschool Program vouchers
What sets it apart: Gold-level Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) rating; accredited by NAEYC, NECPA, NACCP, NAFCC, COA, ACSI, Cognia; Ohio PROMISE Program Designation for special needs support; licensed since October 9, 2003; hours Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Top 10 in Streetsboro
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Best Teachers
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Best Curriculum
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