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in London, Ohio

London, Ohio has been the county seat of Madison County since its founding in 1811, and today is home to one of the country's largest annual kit car shows, the London Cobra Show, which attracts around 180 Cobra and Daytona Coupe enthusiasts each year and raises significant funds for cystic fibrosis research. The city's downtown revitalization has complemented its character as a historic community with architectural gems like the 1890 Madison County Courthouse. We analyzed all 5 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in London, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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11Dimensions scored
1,000+Reviews analyzed
10,043City population
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1
Miami Valley Cdc-Madison-Plains
47 Linson Road, London, OH 43140
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.4/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
0
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold-rated — among highest-quality programs in Ohio
  • 55+ year trusted Head Start provider in London, OH
  • Part-day and school-day Head Start programs for ages 3-5
  • Comprehensive early childhood education and family support services

Considerations

  • Income eligibility required — not universally accessible
  • No infant/toddler care
2
Miami Valley Cdc-Fairhaven
1501 State Route 38 S.E., London, OH 43149
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.4/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
0
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold-rated — among highest-quality programs in Ohio
  • Miami Valley Child Development Centers satellite location
  • Part of 55+ year trusted Head Start network
  • Comprehensive early childhood education for ages 3-5

Considerations

  • Income eligibility required — not universally accessible
  • No infant/toddler care
3
Mandy'S Daycare Of London
15 E. Second St, London, OH 43140
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
6.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • SUTQ Bronze-rated — recognized quality standard
  • Parents praise owners Henry and Mandy Comer as "the best people you will ever meet"
  • Warm, family-feel environment — 100% trust reported by parents
  • Capacity 34 — small enough for personal attention
  • Ohio-licensed center

Considerations

  • No website found — limited online transparency
4
Ja Latchkey-Monroe Elementary
5000 State Route 38 Nw, London, OH 43140
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
0
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • On-site school-age latchkey program at Monroe Elementary
  • Ohio-licensed childcare

Considerations

  • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating
  • School-age only — no infant/toddler or preschool care
  • No website found
5
Presbyterian Child Center Llc
211 Garfield Ave, London, OH 43140
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.6/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Accepting babies from 8 weeks through age 5
  • Safe and loving all-day child care
  • Faith-based program with community ties
  • Ohio-licensed childcare center

Considerations

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