Earned the highest extracurricular score in Hamilton. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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childcare
Ross Country Day is a family-owned and operated center in Hamilton, OH that has been serving families since 1985, with a registered nurse as owner and staff averaging 10 years of childcare experience. It serves children from 6 weeks through middle school, offering a structured preschool program balanced between organized activities for self-discipline and open-ended play for creativity. The center provides infant care, preschool, before and after school services, and summer camp with biweekly field trips, supported by large playground facilities and a notably stable staff, including three team members with bachelor's degrees. By prioritizing staff development and maintaining low turnover, Ross Country Day focuses on quality care rather than public funding programs.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Preschool program structured for social, intellectual and physical growth, providing a balance of structured activities for self-discipline and unstructured activities for creativity.
Programs & activities: Infant care, preschool, before and after school care, summer camp with two weekly field trips for school-age children, large playground facilities.
What sets it apart: Director is a Registered Nurse; staff average 12 years childcare experience; three staff with bachelor's degrees; low staff turnover; does not participate in Ohio Step Up to Quality Program as they do not accept public childcare funding.
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