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
childcare
South Elyria Horizon Education Centers "A" at 109 Louden Court in Elyria is a Gold-rated Ohio Step Up To Quality provider serving infants through school-age children with year-round programming from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A nonprofit member of the Horizon Education Centers network, the center accepts publicly funded child care vouchers and emphasizes language and literacy development alongside kindergarten readiness and school-age enrichment grounded in Ohio State Standards and individual learning plans. Separate playgrounds for each age group, transportation for school-age participants, and partnerships with Ohio Healthy Programs for nutritious daily meals support quality care across a diverse range of early childhood stages.
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: Focuses on developing language and literacy plus social, emotional and physical skills, with teaching methods based on Ohio recommendations including State Standards, State Assessments, and Individual Learning Plans. Emphasis on kindergarten readiness and school-age enrichment.
Programs & activities: Programs by age include Toddler Care (18-36 months), Preschool (3-5 years), Before/After School Care and Summer Camp (6-14 years). Year-round programming for ages 18 months to 14 years, with transportation for school-aged children to/from local schools and separate playgrounds for each age group.
What sets it apart: Holds a Gold Rating from Ohio's Step Up to Quality program and offers free preschool scholarships. Partner of Ohio Healthy Programs providing healthy food options daily with a monthly lunch menu; open 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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