Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Gahanna. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Gahanna. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Gahanna. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Gahanna. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Gahanna. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Gahanna. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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childcare
Primrose School of Johnstown Road, located at 1101 East Johnstown Road in Gahanna, serves infants through kindergarten with before and after-school care and a summer program. The center is SEA and Cognia accredited and draws exceptional reviews, with parents praising its caring teachers, structured academic and social preparation for kindergarten, and strong documentation practices via ProCare. Notably, 96% of Primrose Pre-K students met ASQ developmental benchmarks, and staff are fully background-checked and CPR/first-aid certified. The school operates Monday–Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm using Balanced Learning curriculum. A single parent noted room for improvement in classroom bathroom cleanliness standards.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion9.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Balanced Learning, a research-informed curriculum designed to nurture the whole child intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. Balances teacher-guided learning with purposeful play, emphasizing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts.
Programs & activities: Programs span Infant through Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten, Before & After School care, and a Summer Adventure Club. Emphasizes child-initiated and teacher-guided play experiences.
What sets it apart: SEA and Cognia accreditation seals displayed. Hours Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; all staff background-checked and CPR/first-aid certified; uses Procare app for daily updates and photos; notes 96% of Primrose Pre-K students met ASQ benchmarks for problem solving.
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