Earned the highest infant care score in Lakewood. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Lakewood. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
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childcare
Kids Advancing Academy in Lakewood, OH is a licensed center-based childcare provider at 2150 Warren Rd serving children from infancy through school age. Known for strong parent communication and a staff that goes above and beyond, the center benefits from a clean facility with an appealing playground and offers affordable pricing with flexible scheduling to support working families. Weekly Friday pizza days and daily communication sheets reinforce engagement with parents. While the center has earned a solid 3.6-star Google rating, staffing stability and consistent adherence to outdoor time for toddlers are areas warranting ongoing attention.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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