Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Ohio.
Top 10 in Columbus
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Columbus. 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 Columbus. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Columbus. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Clever Bee Academy- Northern Lights is a SUTQ Gold-rated, accredited childcare provider on Cleveland Ave in Columbus, serving infants through school-age children. The center employs an LBP curriculum with daily STEAM integration, and all educators hold early childhood certifications with ongoing professional development. Operating across age groups from 6 weeks to 12 years, it offers infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, and summer camp programs, along with inclusion services across the network. The facility accepts PFCC vouchers and is known network-wide for clean facilities, attentive staff, and strong parent communication. The Northern Lights site lacks location-specific public reviews, though the broader Clever Bee reputation is positive.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars8.0
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Top 100 in Ohio
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Top 10 in Columbus
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Best Infant Care
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Best Management
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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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