Granville, OH · Licking · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Granville, Ohio

Granville, Ohio is anchored by Denison University, a prestigious liberal arts college founded in 1831 that shapes the character of this residential college town. The village was originally settled by Welsh immigrants in the early 1800s and became a center for education, establishing academies and seminaries throughout the 19th century. Granville also has a distinctive local history as an exceptionally strict temperance community—it banned alcohol in 1874 and remained "dry" until 1974, 41 years after national Prohibition ended. We analyzed all 6 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Granville, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

6Centers reviewed
11Dimensions scored
1,000+Reviews analyzed
5,646City population
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Sonshine School
1820 Newark-Granville Rd, Granville, OH 43023
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
7.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
0
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • Exceptional parent ratings: 5.0/5 stars from 20 reviews
  • Established 1991 — 30+ years serving Granville and Licking County (2,500+ children)
  • Teachers described as "beyond amazing" and passionate about education
  • Christian curriculum blending faith and academic excellence
  • Parents report children are joyful and learning significantly

Considerations

  • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating on file
  • Faith-based setting — may not suit secular families
  • Preschool only — no infant or school-age care
2
Kids Education And Recreation
1062 River Rd, Granville, OH 43023
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
7.5/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • Highly rated: 4.4/5 stars from 60 reviews — large verified sample
  • Oldest licensed childcare center in Granville/Heath area — established 1968
  • Biometric check-in/check-out and Procare app for parent communication
  • Affordable pricing — praised for value
  • Teachers described as friendly, positive, and clean facility

Considerations

  • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating on file
3
Granville Parent Cooperative Preschool
119 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
7.1/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
0
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Founded 1943 during WWII — oldest preschool in Granville with 80+ years of history
  • Intentionally small classes (8-14 max) for individualized attention
  • Rotating parent helper model — families actively involved in their child education
  • Experienced teachers with parent partnership focus

Considerations

  • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating
  • Part-time cooperative format — requires parent participation
4
St Edwards Preschool
785 Newark Granville Rd, Granville, OH 43023
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
6.1/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
0
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Catholic faith-integrated preschool founded 2005 at St. Edward the Confessor Church
  • Integrates Christian truths with academic programs
  • Small, nurturing community setting

Considerations

  • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating
  • Faith-based setting — may not suit secular families
  • Part-time preschool only — not full-day childcare
5
Love And Learning Sacc Program
310 North Granger Street, Granville, OH 43023
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
0
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio-licensed school-age care program in Granville
  • Before/after school care in established community setting

Considerations

  • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating
  • School-age only — no infant/toddler or preschool care
  • No website found
6
Little Village Academy
1116 River Rd, Granville, OH 43023
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.6/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Serves preschool through kindergarten (95 students)
  • Small-town Granville location with community focus
  • Ohio-licensed childcare center
  • Pre-K and K programming

Considerations

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