Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Mount Vernon. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Mount Vernon. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Mount Vernon. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Mount Vernon. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Absolutely Loved Learning Center in Mount Vernon, Ohio is a state-licensed center offering full-time, part-time, after-school, and summer care for children. The facility holds a Gold rating through Ohio's Step Up to Quality program and operates Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. Led by Dana Zeigler with over 20 years of child development experience, the center employs staff trained in First Aid and CPR who are described by parents as knowledgeable and welcoming. A discovery-driven learning approach grounded in Christian values emphasizes social and emotional development, with parents particularly noting small class sizes that enable one-on-one interaction and individualized attention.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Discovery-driven learning approach where children explore through their interests. Faith-based Christian foundation with biblical integration.
Programs & activities: Full-time, part-time, after-school, and summer care offered. Site does not specify particular enrichment activities or programs.
What sets it apart: Gold Rated facility under Step Up to Quality; State of Ohio licensed childcare center. Operating hours Monday-Friday 7am-6pm; staff have background checks plus First Aid and CPR training; led by Dana Zeigler with 20+ years in child development.
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