Lebanon, OH · Warren · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Lebanon, Ohio

Lebanon earned its nickname "The Cedar City" from the Eastern Red cedar trees that flourished there—trees that reminded the town's founders of the Biblical Lebanon. The Golden Lamb Inn, established in 1803 and still operating today, holds the distinction of being Ohio's oldest hotel and has hosted twelve U.S. presidents over its more than two centuries of continuous service. Lebanon also holds a unique place in space history: astronaut Neil Armstrong, who walked on the Moon in 1969, made the small Warren County town his home for 23 years afterward. We analyzed all 8 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Lebanon, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Imaginations At Work
993 Belvedere Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.4/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold (Level 4) — among highest-quality programs in Ohio
  • BBB Accredited since 2015 — strong business accountability
  • Established 2005 — serving Lebanon for 20+ years
  • Age-appropriate curriculum promoting social, intellectual, physical, emotional development
  • Accepts subsidized child care — accessible to PFCC families

Considerations

    2
    Ralph J. Stolle Countryside Ymca
    1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, OH 45036
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    7.4/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    7
    K-ready
    8
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Gold-rated — among highest-quality programs in Ohio
    • Countryside YMCA flagship facility — comprehensive early childhood programming
    • YMCA brand accountability and trained staff
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC)
    • Full age range: infants through school-age

    Considerations

      3
      Lebanon Early Learning Center
      852 Franklin Road, Lebanon, OH 45036
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      7.3/ 10
      Safety
      7
      Curriculum
      8
      Art/Music
      7
      Infant care
      7
      K-ready
      8
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      7
      Mgmt
      7
      Culture
      7
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      7

      Strengths

      • SUTQ Gold-rated — among highest-quality programs in Ohio
      • Teachers hold degrees in Early Childhood Education
      • Curriculum aligned with Ohio Early Learning Content Standards
      • Computers in every classroom — technology-integrated learning
      • Nutritious meals prepared on-site at no extra cost
      • Welcomes children with special needs

      Considerations

        4
        Countryside Ymca School Age Program
        1618 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, OH 45036
        YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Silver
        6.7/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        0
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        7
        Compassion
        7
        Mgmt
        7
        Culture
        7
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • SUTQ Silver-rated — recognized quality program
        • Countryside YMCA school-age program — YMCA accountability
        • Serves Lebanon area school-age children

        Considerations

        • School-age only — no infant/toddler or preschool care
        5
        Lebanon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
        122 E Silver St, Lebanon, OH 45036
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        6.7/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        0
        K-ready
        8
        Teachers
        7
        Compassion
        7
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        7
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • United Methodist preschool and kindergarten — faith-integrated education
        • Preschool through kindergarten age range — continuity of care
        • Church community setting with stable faith support

        Considerations

        • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating on file
        • Faith-based setting — may not suit secular families
        • No website found — limited online transparency
        6
        Oak Spring Academy
        747 Cincinnati Ave, Lebanon, OH 45036
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Bronze
        6.2/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        6
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • SUTQ Bronze-rated — recognized quality standard
        • Ohio-licensed childcare academy in Lebanon

        Considerations

        • No website found — limited online transparency
        7
        Lpc Preschool And Daycare
        123 N East St, Lebanon, OH 45036
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        6.0/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        6
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Preschool and daycare serving Lebanon community
        • Ohio-licensed childcare

        Considerations

        • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating on file
        • No website found — limited online transparency
        8
        Family Montessori Of Lebanon
        220 East Main Street, Lebanon, OH 45036
        Montessori · Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.8/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ranked #1 Best Montessori School in Lebanon 2026
        • Authentic Montessori education for ages 3-6 in family-like setting
        • Highly trained teachers with family involvement focus
        • Children attend 3-5 days per week

        Considerations

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