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.
Best Teachers
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.
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.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Primrose School Of Hilliard West is a SEA and Cognia-accredited center-based provider at 4370 Creekbend Drive in Hilliard, OH 43026, serving infants through kindergarten with programs ranging from Early Preschool to Transitional Kindergarten. The center employs a Balanced Learning curriculum emphasizing research-informed, whole-child development through active minds, healthy bodies, and happy hearts, complemented by strong academic outcomes—parents report children achieving literacy milestones within weeks of enrollment. With 118 Listen360 reviews averaging 4.6 to 5.0 stars, parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff and exceptional parent communication via the Procare app, while the outdoor Primrose Patch includes a splash pad and garden. Extended care, summer programming, and enrichment activities support working families during Monday–Friday hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The center does not participate in Ohio's SUTQ quality rating system, and premium pricing reflects its Primrose franchise positioning.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion9.0
Management8.0
Culture9.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Balanced Learning, described as research-informed and designed to nurture the whole child intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. Balances teacher-guided learning with purposeful play, emphasizing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts.
Programs & activities: Programs for Infant through Kindergarten including Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten. Extended care includes Before & After School programs and Summer Adventure Club, plus enrichment programs, field trips, art and cooking activities, and seasonal celebrations.
What sets it apart: Accredited by SEA (Southern Early Childhood Association) and Cognia; states 96% of Pre-K students met ASQ problem-solving benchmarks. Hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm; staff undergo background checks and are CPR and first-aid certified; uses Procare app for daily updates and photos.
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Top 100 in Ohio
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Top 10 in Hilliard
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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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