Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Fairfield. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
Top 100 in Ohio
Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Ohio.
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.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Fairfield. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Full Ranking Detail
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Little Village Kids is a family-owned, SUTQ Gold (4-star) rated center in Fairfield, Ohio, serving infants from 6 weeks through school age. Since 2009, the Dungan family has prioritized staff stability—many lead teachers bring over 20 years of childcare experience—while accepting publicly funded child care vouchers to serve working families. The center extends its support to school-age children with before/after care (ages 5–12) and hosts community events such as Donuts with Dad. Located in the Village Green near the firehouse and police station, it operates Mon–Fri 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Mixed reviews have noted concerns about cleanliness and facility space, warranting in-person observation by prospective families.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: The site does not specify a particular curriculum model or teaching philosophy.
Programs & activities: Before/after care for school-age children (5-12 years). Hosts family events such as "Donuts with Dad."
What sets it apart: 4 Star Rated facility in Ohio's Step Up To Quality program, recognized by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Family owned and operated since 2009 by the Dungan family; open Mon-Fri 6:00am-6:00pm; described as extremely secure, located in Fairfield's Village Green near the firehouse and police station; many lead teachers with over 20 years of childcare experience. Serves infants (6 weeks) through school-age.
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Top 100 in Ohio
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Best for Safety
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Best Curriculum
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