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.
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Little Learners Prep Academy is a center-based childcare provider in Hilliard, OH, serving infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 11 years). The center offers an Accelerated Pre-K curriculum with eight developmental program levels, supported by multiple age-appropriate outdoor play areas and a large indoor play space; a library and art room are planned as enrichment additions. With a 5.0 Winnie rating where a parent called it the "most happiest, loving, caring and understanding daycare staff" encountered, the center emphasizes safety through a peanut-free environment and controlled-access security system. The facility is currently undergoing complete renovation; families should be aware that this may cause temporary disruptions during the construction period.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Philosophy called "Live, Laugh, Love, Learn" emphasizing a caring, learning-enriched environment where children thrive in multi-disciplinary settings with both structure and freedom. Offers an accelerated Pre-K curriculum and uses Circle Times.
Programs & activities: Serves infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 11 years). Facilities include multiple age-appropriate scenic play areas and a large indoor play space, with a library and art room noted as coming soon.
What sets it apart: Marketed as Hilliard's premiere daycare and preschool, currently undergoing complete renovation. Features a state-of-the-art security system with controlled access, background-checked staff with safety training, and is a peanut-free facility.
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