Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Avon. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Avon. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
KinderCare of Avon at 35680 Detroit Rd in Avon is a NAEYC-accredited, state-licensed center serving infants from 6 weeks through school-age, with before-and-after-school care available. As part of the KinderCare national network, it brings standardized curriculum and safety protocols, supported by Bronze-level recognition under Ohio's Step Up To Quality program. Hours run 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays to accommodate working families, and the center offers nutritionist-developed meals, flexible scheduling, subsidy and military benefits, and staff background checks. A play-based curriculum focuses on language, literacy, math, and science to build kindergarten readiness, supported by hands-on activities including field trips and enrichment programs like drama clubs; the center has also earned a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award annually since 2017.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based curriculum designed to develop cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and creative abilities, with a focus on kindergarten readiness in language/literacy, math, and science. Teachers meet children where they are developmentally.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs from infants (6 weeks) through before/after-school care (5-12 years). Activities include science experiments, art, pretend play, phonics, hands-on learning, group activities, field trips, and enrichment such as drama clubs and comic book creation.
What sets it apart: NAEYC-accredited and state-licensed; hours 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Mon-Fri; nutritionist-developed meals with vegetarian and allergen options; staff background checks and Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner since 2017; KinderCare App for parent communication; accepts subsidies, military support, employer benefits, part-time scheduling, and sibling discounts.
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