Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Ohio.
Top 10 in Hilliard
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hilliard. 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 Hilliard. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Hilliard. 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 Hilliard. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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CDC-Hilliard Head Start is a federally-funded Head Start center at 3830 True Man Court in Hilliard, Ohio, serving infants through preschool-age children from low-income families at no cost. The center holds a Gold rating from Ohio's Step Up To Quality and provides comprehensive services including early childhood education, health screenings, nutrition, and family support—hallmarks of the federal Head Start program's whole-family approach. According to parent feedback, the program delivers tangible developmental gains, with one family reporting that all three of their children achieved significant growth and kindergarten readiness. However, the center operates part-time hours (9 AM–3 PM full-day, 3 PM–5 PM part-day), making it unsuitable for parents needing full traditional working hours, and income eligibility requirements restrict enrollment to low-income families.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion9.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Half-day preschool and full-day options for infants/toddlers. Comprehensive services including early childhood education, health/wellness support, and family assistance.
What sets it apart: Free half-day preschool for families north of I-70; full-day classes available with Title XX eligibility. Ages 6 weeks-5 years. Hours: 9am-3pm full-day, 3pm-5pm part-day.
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Best for Safety
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Most Compassionate
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Best K-Ready
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