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.
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childcare
YMCA Hilliard is a state-licensed preschool and childcare provider at 4515 Cosgray Road in Hilliard, OH, operated under the YMCA brand since 2004. The program holds SUTQ Gold status and boasts a 4.3/5 Google rating across 182 reviews, reflecting warm staff and a consistently clean facility. It offers Kindergarten Jump Start and on-site childcare during member visits, alongside the broader YMCA recreational ecosystem including pools, swim lessons, and youth sports. However, childcare-specific feedback is limited within broader YMCA member reviews; recurring partially compliant inspection results in 2024–2026 raise quality questions; and limited hours (8:30 AM–3:30 PM) and lack of infant care may not suit all working families.
Safety8.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: The page does not state a specific curriculum or teaching philosophy for its early childhood programs. It emphasizes a broad focus on holistic healthy living.
Programs & activities: State-licensed preschool, Kindergarten Jump Start, on-site Child Watch/Kids Time childcare during member visits, and summer day camp. Swim lessons, youth sports, and arts/dance activities are also offered.
What sets it apart: State-licensed preschool. Facility includes indoor and outdoor pools, a playground, and family changing rooms. Financial assistance is available ($128,857 awarded in 2025) along with military outreach programs; serving Central Ohioans since 2004.
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