Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Lebanon across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Lebanon. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Lebanon. 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 Lebanon. 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 Lebanon. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Lebanon. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA in Lebanon is a SUTQ Gold-rated early childhood center serving infants through pre-kindergarten, located within the main YMCA facility on Deerfield Road. The center employs Creative Curriculum aligned with Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards, emphasizing child-centered, holistic learning grounded in YMCA core values. Programming includes individualized infant and toddler schedules with daily parent reports, and preschool classes featuring included swim lessons at no extra cost, meals provided, and problem-solving activities. Enrichment options span gymnastics, ballet, sports, cooking, and Spanish instruction, while drop-in care and public funding acceptance serve diverse family situations. Access to YMCA gyms, pools, and other amenities during inclement weather adds practical value for working families. The center accepts publicly funded child care, though parent review coverage remains limited.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: The Creative Curriculum framework aligned with Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards; child-centered and holistic learning integrated with YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
Programs & activities: Infant/toddler programs with individualized schedules and daily parent reports; preschool includes included swim lessons at no extra cost, meals provided, problem-solving and creativity-focused lessons; optional enrichment classes include gymnastics, ballet, sports, cooking, and Spanish; drop-in childcare available ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
What sets it apart: Step Up to Quality star-rated program; serves ages 6 weeks through Pre-K; located within main YMCA facility providing access to gyms, pools, and other YMCA amenities during inclement weather.
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Top 3 in Lebanon
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Best for Safety
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Best Teachers
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Lebanon. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in Lebanon. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Lebanon. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Lebanon. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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