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.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Grove City. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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childcare
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care in Grove City, OH operates as a national franchise location serving infants as young as 6 weeks through school age with age-specific programming in the proprietary Life Essentials curriculum, which emphasizes six key developmental outcomes and incorporates technology as a balanced learning tool for science, literacy, and math. Extended hours from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm support full-time working parents, and the center offers summer camps with hands-on activities, field trips, and themed events for ages 2 through 12. Staff meet or exceed state requirements, with background checks and secure entry procedures in place. The center has limited public reviews and no BBB accreditation, which prospective families may wish to clarify during a direct visit.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the proprietary Life Essentials curriculum, described as developmentally-appropriate and focused on six key outcomes for the child. Technology is incorporated as a supportive, balanced learning tool for science, literacy, and math.
Programs & activities: Programs by age: Infant (6 weeks-12 mo), Toddler (13-24 mo), Early Preschool (2s), Preschool (3s), Pre-Kindergarten (4s), Kindergarten (5s), School Age (5-12), and Summer Camp/CampVentures (ages 2-12). Summer camp features hands-on activities, field trips, and themed events.
What sets it apart: Operating hours 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Security via secure entries and authorized pick-up procedures, staff background checks, Health Essentials cleaning guidelines, and educators who meet or exceed state requirements; tuition varies by age/program/attendance and requires direct contact.
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Best for Safety
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