Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Parma. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Parma. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Parma. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Most Compassionate
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 Management
Earned the highest management score in Parma. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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
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Smart Start Learning Center, Inc. in Parma, Ohio is a SUTQ Gold-rated program serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with full-time and part-time flexible scheduling options. All meals and snacks are included, supporting working families in the suburb. Parent reviews are unanimously positive, with an average 5-star rating across 11 Facebook recommendations and specific praise for responsive staff at all levels, including office support. At least one family has sustained enrollment for over four years, signaling durable satisfaction. As a 3-Star SUTQ program rather than the highest 5-Star tier, the center occupies a solid mid-level quality position, and prospective families may want to verify whether a recent upgrade has occurred.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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