Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Elyria. 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 Elyria. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Cascade Horizon Education Center is a Gold-rated Step Up To Quality provider on Bond Street in Elyria, Ohio, serving infants from six weeks through school-age children. Part of the Horizon Education Centers nonprofit network, the facility offers comprehensive early childhood programs including preschool, before/after school care, and summer camp for ages six to fourteen, with on-site transportation to local schools. The curriculum emphasizes language and literacy development alongside social and emotional skills, anchored in Ohio state standards with individualized learning plans and a strong focus on kindergarten readiness. Extended hours from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., acceptance of publicly funded child care vouchers, free preschool scholarships, and partnerships with Ohio Healthy Programs supporting nutritious daily meals underscore the center's commitment to access and quality.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Develops language and literacy plus social, emotional and physical skills using teaching methods based on Ohio state recommendations, including state standards, assessments, and individual learning plans. Emphasizes kindergarten readiness and school-age enrichment.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants (6 weeks-18 months), toddlers, preschool (3-5), before/after care and summer camp for school-age children (6-14). Offers transportation to/from local schools, year-round programming, a large indoor motor development facility, and age-specific outdoor playgrounds.
What sets it apart: Gold Rating in Ohio's Step Up to Quality program; open 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; partner of Ohio Healthy Programs providing healthy food daily; free preschool scholarships offered; one of six Horizon centers in Lorain County.
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