Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Gahanna across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
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 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.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Gahanna. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Gahanna. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
YWCA Kids Place at Goshen Lane Elementary is a SUTQ Gold Award afterschool program operating inside Goshen Lane Elementary in Gahanna, serving school-age children during the academic year. The program has earned Best Afterschool Program in Central Ohio recognition two consecutive years and brings 30+ years of experience to a Choice-Based curriculum centered on STEAM learning, social-emotional development, and physical fitness. Community service projects and the Guppy Tank Pitch Challenge entrepreneurship activity build civic engagement alongside academics, and PFCC financial assistance is available for qualifying families. As an afterschool program only, it does not offer full-day childcare or summer coverage.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Choice-Based learning with a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) focus, plus social-emotional development and physical fitness. Emphasizes community engagement, with students taking part in community service projects benefiting local non-profits.
Programs & activities: STEAM learning activities, physical fitness, social-emotional development, community service projects, and 'The Guppy Tank Pitch Challenge' entrepreneurship opportunity. This is an afterschool (school-year) program.
What sets it apart: Step Up to Quality star-rated; all eight Gahanna locations are designated GOLD AWARD PROGRAM facilities. Over 30 years of experience; programs located within elementary schools; Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) available for qualifying families.
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Top 3 in Gahanna
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Best for Safety
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Best Curriculum
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Gahanna. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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