Recognition of Excellence · Columbus, OH · 2026

Riverside Education Center

3366 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202
🏆 Ranked #105 in Columbus · 6.4 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Management
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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Riverside Education Center is an Ohio-licensed education center on Olentangy River Road in Columbus, offering comprehensive early education programming. With an Ohio Step Up To Quality Gold rating—the highest quality tier—and strong parent reviews praising its staff and learning environment, the center demonstrates sustained educational excellence. It accepts publicly funded childcare through the Title XX program, extending access to families across income levels.

Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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