Primrose School of Hilliard at Mill Run is a SEA and Cognia-accredited center-based provider at 4230 Trueman Blvd in Hilliard, Ohio, serving infants through transitional kindergarten with before and after school care and a summer program. Parents consistently praise its outstanding leadership and teacher investment, with 97 Listen360 reviews highlighting excellent communication through the ProCare app and daily photo updates. The center uses the proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum, a research-informed approach that balances teacher-guided learning with purposeful play, and reports that 96% of Pre-K students met problem-solving benchmarks on standardized assessments. Extended hours (7am–6pm weekdays) and summer programming support working families, and all staff are CPR and first-aid certified. The center does not participate in Ohio's SUTQ quality rating system, and pricing is noted as above average for the area.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the proprietary Balanced Learning approach, described as research-informed and designed to nurture the whole child intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. Balances teacher-guided learning with purposeful play.
Programs & activities: Programs for Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten, plus Before & After School and Summer Adventure Club. Community partnerships (fire/police visits, guest speakers), art, math instruction, and cultural celebrations.
What sets it apart: Accredited by Southern Early Childhood Association (SEA) and Cognia. Hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm; all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/first-aid certified; states 96% of Primrose Pre-K students met ASQ problem-solving benchmarks; uses Procare app for daily updates.
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Top 100 in Ohio
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Ohio.</span>
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Top 10 in Hilliard
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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Best for Safety
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest safety score in Hilliard. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Hilliard. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Hilliard. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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