Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Wooster. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Wooster. 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 Wooster. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Wooster. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Kids & Giggles is a well-established Ohio childcare center in Wooster serving Wayne County families since 1972. The center is rated Gold under Ohio's Step Up To Quality program, a significant quality recognition. It offers a comprehensive range of programs from infants through school-age children, including before- and after-school care and a summer camp program. Meals and transportation to elementary schools are included, and the center accepts publicly funded childcare vouchers, making quality care accessible to working families. With a play-based curriculum designed to foster creative thinking and hands-on development, plus special accommodations for diverse needs, Kids & Giggles represents an established, quality-recognized option in the region.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based center that helps foster development of a young child's creative thinking skills by giving them meaningful opportunities using play to experiment, explore, question, and discover.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Before and after school care, plus a Summer Camp 2025 High Energy Club for kindergarten through 7th graders; before/after school activities described as developmentally age-appropriate and hands-on.
What sets it apart: Quality-rated childcare in Wooster, Ohio. Emphasizes close personal attention for each child, accommodates special dietary needs, and is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider.
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Top 10 in Wooster
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Best Curriculum
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Best Management
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