Clever Bee Academy- Livingston is a Columbus-based, accredited childcare provider on East Livingston Avenue serving infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 12 years), with extended hours from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The center holds an Ohio SUTQ Gold rating and employs certified educators who participate in regular professional development. Its play-based, STEAM-focused curriculum—delivered via Learning Beyond Paper—integrates social-emotional learning across infant care, toddler and preschool programs, and before/after-school and summer offerings designed to foster critical thinking and school readiness. The center accepts publicly funded child care vouchers and offers an Inclusion Program with therapeutic services on request. Location-specific public reviews are not yet available for the Livingston site, though network-wide feedback emphasizes its safe, nurturing environment.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes purposeful play and developmental learning, with play-based learning integrated across age groups. States its program helps lead children to their full potential and prepares them for success in school and beyond.
Programs & activities: Infant care (6 weeks-17 months), toddler and preschool programs with kindergarten prep, before/after-school care (5-12 years), and summer camp (June-August) with hands-on experiences encouraging critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.
What sets it apart: Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years; open Monday-Friday 6:00 AM-6:30 PM at 3611 Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43227. Offers an Inclusion Program with therapeutic services on request (speech, occupational, ABA); accepts government programs; described as an accredited Columbus child care and school readiness provider with a Health and Safety First emphasis.
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Top 3 in Columbus
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Columbus across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.</span>
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Top 100 in Ohio
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Ohio.</span>
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Columbus. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Columbus. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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