Monroe, OH · Butler · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Monroe, Ohio

Monroe is one of Ohio's fastest-growing suburbs, with its population more than doubling since 2000—a trajectory that reflects its appeal as an affluent Cincinnati community about 22 miles south of the city. Named after President James Monroe, this Butler County suburb has evolved into a prosperous residential hub where median household income ($103,745) significantly exceeds the state average, drawing families seeking quality schools and strong economic opportunity in the broader Cincinnati metro region. We analyzed all 5 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Monroe, 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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Eick Global Stem Academy
500 Macready Avenue, Monroe, OH 45050
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Silver
7.7/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
8
Infant care
7
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • SUTQ Silver-rated — recognized quality program
  • STEAM-integrated curriculum — engineering design thinking, science, tech, art, math
  • Literacy and career-tech training woven into all age levels
  • Hands-on, screen-free exploratory approach
  • Ages 18 months through 11 — broad age range with STEM continuity
  • Unique in Monroe area — specialized STEM early education

Considerations

    2
    Hilltop Early Childhood Enrichment Center Llc.
    230 Seminary Drive, Monroe, OH 45050
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Silver
    7.2/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    7
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    8
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    8
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Silver (3-star) — recognized quality program
    • Independent (not franchise-based) — locally accountable and flexible
    • Teachers have years of experience and ECE degrees
    • Parents praise family atmosphere and trust
    • Meals and formula provided; outdoor play space available
    • Summer care and homework assistance included

    Considerations

      3
      Childtime Learning Center
      755 Cold Water Drive, Monroe, OH 45050
      ★ 4.4 (97 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      6.1/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      8
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • 4.77 stars from 69 parent reviews on ResellerRatings
      • Teachers described as excellent, patient, nurturing, and loving
      • Ohio Step Up to Quality Gold rated
      • Strong parent satisfaction across multiple review platforms

      Considerations

        4
        Early E.D.G.E. Learning Center
        100 East Ave, Monroe, OH 45050
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        6.1/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        6
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Early childhood learning center in Monroe
        • Ohio-licensed childcare program

        Considerations

        • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating on file
        • No website found — limited online transparency
        5
        Early E.D.G.E. Latchkey
        230 Yankee Road, Monroe, OH 45050
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.9/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        0
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • School-age latchkey program at Monroe school site
        • USDA CACFP participant — nutritious meals/snacks
        • Before-school care available

        Considerations

        • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating on file
        • School-age only — no infant/toddler or preschool care
        • No website found
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