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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childcare
Heavenly Kids Center For Learning is an Ohio Step Up To Quality Gold-rated center in downtown Columbus, serving infants through school-age children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Founded in 2008 and grounded in Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy, the center treats the learning environment as the "third teacher" and uses natural and recycled materials to support exploration and discovery. It offers a full continuum of programs—infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, and camp—and accepts PFCC vouchers. The center has established partnerships with Early Childhood Ohio, Action for Children, and Columbus Public Schools. With only one public parent review available, potential families may benefit from requesting a personal tour to evaluate the program directly.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, emphasizing relationships, environment as the "third teacher," and use of natural and recycled materials to stimulate exploration.
Programs & activities: Programs are offered for different age groups including preschool, toddler, school-age, and camp; the site does not detail specific enrichment activities.
What sets it apart: References partnerships with Ohio educational organizations (Early Childhood Ohio, Action for Children, CPO Impact, Columbus Public Schools, Ohio Department of Education, OSU Early Head Start Partnership, Ohio Head Start Association) and offers a virtual tour.
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