Recognition of Excellence · Lorain, OH · 2026

Ymca Helen Steiner Rice Learning And Enrichment Center

4500 Tacoma Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
https://www.clevelandymca.org/facility/helen-steiner-rice-y-club/
🏆 Ranked #22 in Lorain · 5.6 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Extracurriculars
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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childcare

YMCA Helen Steiner Rice Learning and Enrichment Center at 4500 Tacoma Ave in Lorain is a school-age childcare program co-located with Helen Steiner Rice Elementary, operated by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. The center offers the Y-Club before and after school enrichment program as well as YMCA day camp, providing continuity of care and structured activities for school-age children throughout the year. The center's affiliation with an established nonprofit with strong community infrastructure supports consistent programming. The absence of public parent reviews limits independent verification of day-to-day operations and family experience.

Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best Extracurriculars
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