Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lancaster. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Lancaster. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Redeemer Lutheran School is a faith-based preschool and full-day childcare provider located at 1400 Concordia Drive in Lancaster, Ohio, affiliated with a Lutheran church and serving children ages 3 through kindergarten. The center operates year-round Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6 PM, with summer camp extended to ages 3–12, and offers structured preschool programs (Lambs, Doves, Pre-K classes) alongside full-day kindergarten within a Christ-centered, biblical curriculum framework. The school has received a "2024 Community Choice Awards" badge recognition for top preschool and day care. The center lacks public parent reviews and has no state quality rating on file; families seeking secular or non-religious early education may prefer other options.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based, Christ-centered Lutheran education. The affiliated church/school describes a mission of making disciples through Word and Sacrament and biblical education.
Programs & activities: Site references an "Our Classes" section and church Bible Study offerings; no further program specifics stated on the landing page.
What sets it apart: Displays a "2024 Community Choice Awards" badge labeled "Top Preschool and Day Care." No accreditations, hours, meals, ratios, or tuition stated.
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Top 10 in Lancaster
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Best K-Ready
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