Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Loveland across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Loveland. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Loveland. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
KCE Champions LLC @ St. Columban is a school-age-only, SUTQ Silver-rated after-school care provider at 896 Oakland Road in Loveland, Ohio, partnering with St. Columban Catholic school. The program emphasizes learning through play across art, dramatic play, math, science, and motor skill development, with structured enrichment and flexible pricing ($55–92/week for K-8, $57–95/week for Pre-K ages 3-5) including discounts for multi-child families and military families. Availability is rapid—enrollment within 48 hours—making it accessible for working families managing school schedules. The provider serves school-age children only (ages 3–14), so families needing infant or toddler care would need to look elsewhere.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes learning through play, featuring art, dramatic play, math, science, problem-solving, language development, and motor skill activities. Children continue learning and developing essential life skills during school year and breaks.
Programs & activities: Art, dramatic play, math, science, problem-solving, language development, motor skills. Offers after-school care for grades K-8 (ages 5-14) and preschool/pre-K (ages 3-5), plus full-day summer programs.
What sets it apart: After-school programs: $55-92/week (K-8), $57-95/week (Pre-K). Summer full-day: $55-255/week plus activity fee. Discounts available for multi-child families, school employees, and military (10%). Enrollment available within 48 hours.
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Top 3 in Loveland
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Best Curriculum
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Best Management
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