Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Fairfield. 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 Fairfield. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Fairfield. 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 Fairfield. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Fairfield. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Fairfield. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Freshstart Learning Center is located at 4545 Dixie Hwy in Fairfield, Ohio, and serves infants through school-age children. As a SUTQ Gold (Level 4) program, it ranks among the highest-quality childcare providers in Ohio, with strong curriculum and program quality validated through state rating systems. The center's full age range accommodates diverse family needs. Prospective families should be aware that at least one review raised concerns about accommodations for special-needs children, warranting direct communication about inclusion support before enrollment.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
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Best for Safety
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