Strengths
- Gold SUTQ rating; highest Ohio quality designation; 50+ years in operation as a family-owned center
- Serves ages 6 weeks through 11 years; 4.4-star rating from 25 reviewers; 82% Facebook recommendation rate (16 reviews)
- Parents praise friendly, kind, creative, and energetic staff; children described as loving to come to the center
- Recognized for accommodating children with special needs, including type-1 diabetes — went above and beyond to create a care plan and responded immediately to medical concerns
- Parents cite quality education curriculum, food choices, flexibility, and cleanliness as strengths
Considerations
- One parent reported inadequate response when their son was bitten multiple times by another child
- A second parent required multiple reminders about diaper changes to prevent diaper rash — basic care consistency flagged
- Website redirects away from creativeearlylearning.com; limited independent program information available online
Strengths
- Gold SUTQ rating; high state-quality rating cited on website
- Serves 6 weeks through 12 years; uses Creative Curriculum with enrichment in phonics, mathematics, and science
- Axis Camera System allows parents to view children live online throughout the day for real-time peace of mind
- Indoor gymnasium and outdoor playground; open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM M-F
- Skilled teachers with years of early childhood experience; play-based learning across communication, social-emotional, physical, expressive arts, learning skills, and math
- 5.0 rating from 2 Care.com reviews
Considerations
- BBB review notes: if your child has any type of disability they are unable to accommodate them — accessibility limitation documented
- Very few public reviews (2 on Care.com); insufficient volume to confidently assess consistency of experience
- Website now redirects to a different domain (newadventuresdaycare.com); original site inactive
Strengths
- Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
- NAEYC-accredited — highest national standards for early childhood education
- 4.8 stars / 87 Google reviews — Best Daycare/Childcare Parent Choice Awards 2024
- Staff praised as friendly and responsive; children show visible academic progress
- Daily coffee for parents and family appreciation events highlight culture
Considerations
Strengths
- Montessori method combined with proprietary BeeCurious curriculum; licensed for 243 children; serves infants through pre-K
- Open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM; healthy meals, yoga, dance, music, natural playgrounds, and school bus service available
- Director Katie Adams brings seven years of early childhood experience; qualified educators passionate about early childhood
- Parents praise staff knowing each child by name, frequent photo updates, and strong parent engagement events (Daddy-Daughter dances, parents nights)
- One parent: our daughter absolutely loves Young Explorers Montessori; staff is friendly and always has a great attitude; she has progressed a ton in such a short time
- High-quality program opened 2015 serving the Cleveland-Akron corridor
Considerations
- No SUTQ rating; quality unverified by state evaluation framework
- Limited availability during peak enrollment periods; securing a spot can be challenging for new families
Strengths
- Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
- NAEYC-accredited — structured curriculum with strong national standards
- Care from 6 weeks to 12 years
- Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
Considerations
Strengths
- Silver SUTQ rating; state-recognized quality program
- 20+ years of experience providing a safe and happy environment; located at 9724 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg
- Parents report warm and safe environment where children learn many things over multiple years of attendance; one child attended for five years with consistent praise for staff
- Staff member Mr. Will and Ms. Kathy specifically praised by parents for child development and kindergarten readiness
Considerations
- One parent reported a significant concern: child picked up upset on multiple occasions, including a head wound incident where staff did not call to report the injury and attempted to put the child down for a nap instead
- Limited program detail available on website (Weebly site shows minimal content)
- No additional third-party review volume found to corroborate or refute the injury-handling complaint