Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Grove City. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Amazing Kids Academy is a faith-based preschool provider at 4501 Hoover Road in Grove City, serving ages 3–5 in a Bethel Lutheran Church setting. Led by director Kelley Valentine (Bachelor's in Health Education) and advisor Cathy Tallman (30+ years in early childhood education), the center offers flexible part-time schedules of two, three, or five mornings per week, with morning classes running 9:00–11:30 am. Staff meet accreditation standards with processed background checks and maintain ratios better than state requirements. A 98% Facebook recommendation rate (14 reviews) reflects strong parent satisfaction, though the center's limited hours (closes by 3:30 pm) and preschool-only age range make it suitable only for families seeking part-time care for children ages 3 and up.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Preschool sessions offered on part-time schedules: two mornings (Tue-Thu), three mornings (Mon-Wed-Fri), or five mornings weekly. Morning classes run 9:00-11:30 am and afternoon sessions (three per week, Mon-Wed-Fri) run 12:30-3:00 pm.
What sets it apart: Staff described as accredited with processed background checks. Director Kelley Valentine holds a bachelor's degree in Health Education from Otterbein College; advisor Cathy Tallman has more than 30 years of early childhood education experience. Located at 4501 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH.
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