Earned the highest compassion score in Parma. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Parma. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Providence Academy is a classically-based Christian preschool serving ages 3–5 in Parma, Ohio, with a curriculum designed to build academic foundations within a Christ-centered framework. The school maintains a notably small 3:1 student-teacher ratio and emphasizes a community-driven philosophy. However, the center is limited to part-time hours (Mon–Thu 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–11:30am) and does not accept publicly funded child care vouchers, making it accessible only to private-pay families and unsuitable for working parents requiring full-day care. It is not rated in Ohio's quality rating system (NR SUTQ).
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Classical education model combined with a Christ-centered Christian worldview; described as a "Classically Based Curriculum" meant to give students the tools for learning and a lifelong love of knowledge.
Programs & activities: Serves Pre-K, Grammar School (K-4), and Logic School (grades 5-6). The site does not list specific enrichment such as music, sports, arts, field trips, or before/after care.
What sets it apart: References EdChoice scholarship and SGO (Scholarship Granting Organization) financial aid; states a nondiscrimination admissions policy. Site does not mention operating hours, meals, ratios, accreditations, or security.
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