Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Strongsville. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Strongsville. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Strongsville. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Kidsfirst Learning Center is a Bronze SUTQ-rated Montessori-based provider in Strongsville, serving infants through school-age children with a primary curriculum approach grounded in The Creative Curriculum—rotating study topics every three weeks plus monthly holiday-themed weeks. The center earns an exceptional 4.6 out of 5 stars from 78 Chamber of Commerce reviewers and 100 percent recommendation on Facebook from 15 reviews, with parents noting dedicated teachers who treat children as their own over multiple years of enrollment. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a newly updated, consistently clean facility, Kidsfirst emphasizes strong parent communication and offers summer camp, enrichment programs, and intergenerational activities through partnership with Southpark Square Senior Apartments—creating a well-rounded environment for working families.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses The Creative Curriculum as the primary approach, spending three weeks on each study topic plus a special week each month dedicated to that month's holiday.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children, plus summer camp and enrichment programs.
What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Highlights a community partnership with Southpark Square Senior Apartments for intergenerational activities and a highly trained staff in a safe, nurturing environment.
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Best Infant Care
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Best Arts & Music
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