Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lorain. 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 Lorain. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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Dare To Dream Learning Academy (4274 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44053) is a women-owned center-based childcare provider serving infants through school-age children with a STEAM-focused curriculum emphasizing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The center maintains a strong 5.0-star Care.com rating from parent reviews, with families praising staff patience, individualized attention to each child, and a clean, well-maintained facility with responsive administration. The provider accepts publicly funded child care vouchers, broadening access to subsidy-eligible families in the Lorain area.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 10 in Lorain
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Best Extracurriculars
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