New Albany, OH · Franklin · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in New Albany, Ohio

New Albany has transformed from a quiet suburb into Ohio's data center epicenter, with 40 facilities already operational at its 12,000-acre business park and 28 more under construction—drawing major tech companies including Google, Meta, and Amazon Web Services. Originally built on Abercrombie & Fitch's headquarters, the carefully planned city of 11,000 residents diversified into technology infrastructure, becoming the engine of Ohio's broader data center boom. New Albany combines this economic innovation with strong emphasis on education and culture, hosting a symphony orchestra, ballet company, and the performing arts hub of the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center. We analyzed all 15 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in New Albany, 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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1
Barrington School Of New Albany
8415 Walton Parkway, New Albany, OH 43054
★ 4.6 (55 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
7.2/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Google 4.6/5 from 55 parent reviews
  • Family-owned and operated; children described as truly valued and nurtured
  • Weekly enrichment classes: music, yoga, dance, and sports
  • Freshly prepared, organic meals made by in-house chef
  • Tuition includes meals, diapers, wipes, bibs, and blankets — full-service model

Considerations

  • SUTQ: NR — not yet enrolled in state quality rating system
  • No detailed negative parent review text found in public sources — limited review depth at 55 reviews
2
New Albany Montessori School
6436 Harlem Road, New Albany, OH 43054
Montessori · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
7.0/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
5
K-ready
8
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Authentic Montessori method with freedom within a prepared environment
  • Develops all five senses through manipulative materials
  • Small school community (66 students) with focused early childhood approach

Considerations

  • SUTQ: NR — not yet enrolled in state quality rating system
  • Parents cite high tuition relative to limited school days — starts a month late, ends early, frequent closures
  • Professional development days close school approximately every other week per parent review
  • School policy prohibits parent drop-in observation — limits transparency
  • No independent public review star rating found
3
Jcc New Albany
150 E. Granville Road, New Albany, OH 43054
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
6.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Ohio SUTQ: Bronze
  • Part of the Columbus JCC network — institutional support and resources
  • Co-located with Columbus Jewish Day School at 150 E. Dublin-Granville Rd
  • Accepts PFCC subsidy vouchers
  • Experienced directors: Jill Bradburn (Director), Elizabeth Duckworth (Assistant Director)

Considerations

  • Limited program details publicly available; tour encouraged for details
4
The Goddard School Of New Albany
5351 New Albany Rd, New Albany, OH 43054
★ 4.8 (34 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
6.9/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Teachers described as legitimately loving the kids; staff feel like family
  • Strong curriculum balancing structured learning with the importance of play
  • Catered lunch and strong security measures add convenience and peace of mind

Considerations

    5
    The Schoolhouse Of New Albany
    96 N. High Street, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.8/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • Play-based curriculum integrating literacy, math, science, and art
    • Sensory-rich infant/toddler program supporting cognitive, emotional, and physical growth
    • Pre-K program focused on early literacy and kindergarten readiness
    • Offers summer camp and before/after school programs
    • Located in historic downtown New Albany at 96 N. High Street

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: NR — not yet enrolled in state quality rating system
    6
    Learning To Flourish
    7171 Central College Road, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.5/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Facebook 100% recommend from 10 parent reviews
    • Boutique preschool with small class sizes and highly effective teachers
    • Play-based curriculum modeled on Positive Education principles
    • Exclusive curriculum with wholesome food provided
    • Serves ages 2-5 (Tot, Preschool, Pre-K programs)

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: NR — not yet enrolled in state quality rating system
    • No independent Google or Yelp star rating found; only Facebook reviews available
    7
    Jersey Weekday Preschool
    13260 Morse Road Sw, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ministry of Jersey Baptist Church — faith-based environment
    • Academically focused to prepare children for kindergarten
    • Offers 2, 3, and 5-day class options — flexible scheduling
    • Described as a caring environment with loving and experienced teachers

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: NR — not yet enrolled in state quality rating system
    8
    Grace Life Christian Child Care
    6000 Johnstown Rd, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.1/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Faith-based child care in a warm, loving, Christian atmosphere
    • Serving New Albany families for over 25 years
    • Brightwheel app for parent communication
    • Programs from infants through school-age plus summer Kidrific program

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: NR — not yet enrolled in state quality rating system
    9
    Outreach Christian Preschool
    20 S Third St, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.1/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Serving New Albany preschoolers since 1979 — long community track record
    • Facebook 100% recommend from 8 parent reviews
    • Teachers described as very friendly, personable, and trusted by children
    • Parents report significant child growth and comfort at school
    • Faith-based Christian curriculum intermingled with academic work

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: NR — not yet enrolled in state quality rating system
    • Very limited public reviews (8 Facebook, 1 MerchantCircle) — insufficient for broad pattern analysis
    10
    Academyone Childcare & Preschool
    5893 Preserve Blvd, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio SUTQ: Gold — top quality tier
    • NAEYC nationally accredited with degree-holding teachers
    • Facebook 100% recommend from 27 parent reviews
    • Parents report children happy, well-cared-for, and showing clear academic progress
    • Director praised as engaged, upbeat, and highly capable by parents
    • Serves 6 weeks through 12 years; enrichment programs and summer camp included
    • Curriculum covers math, science, handwriting, reading readiness, computers, and art; Hooked on Phonics integrated

    Considerations

    • No independent third-party star rating (Google/Yelp) found — Facebook reviews are positive but platform-limited
    11
    Ready Set Grow
    5200 New Albany Rd, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Proprietary Links to Learning curriculum — parents report children ahead of kindergarten peers
    • Staff praised as nurturing, attentive, and professional; children known by name
    • App for parent communication and updates
    • Highly secured facility with 3-building campus next to New Albany K-1 school
    • Staff trained in CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention; many hold education degrees
    • 11 Yelp reviews with positive parent sentiment

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: NR — not enrolled in state quality rating system
    • Glassdoor employee reviews cite disorganization, understaffing, and management favoritism — may affect classroom consistency
    12
    Ready Set Grow Ii
    5180 New Albany Rd, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Same operator as Ready Set Grow at 5200 New Albany Rd — shares Links to Learning curriculum
    • Proprietary curriculum reported to advance children ahead of kindergarten peers
    • Staff praised for nurturing, professional care and knowing children by name
    • App-based parent communication; highly secured campus

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: NR — not enrolled in state quality rating system
    • Glassdoor employee reviews for the chain cite disorganization, understaffing, and management favoritism
    • No separate public reviews found specific to this second location
    13
    La Petite Academy
    10102 Woodcrest Way, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.9/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio SUTQ: Bronze
    • STEM curriculum encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving
    • SproutAbout mobile app with live classroom video streaming for parents
    • Accepts PFCC subsidy vouchers
    • Serves 6 weeks through 12 years with private kindergarten option

    Considerations

    • La Petite is a large national chain — individual location quality can vary significantly
    14
    The Learning Experience
    5800 Central College Rd, New Albany, OH 43054
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.9/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • 4.6-star rating from 31 reviewers; 96% recommend on Niche/chamber platforms
    • Staff praised for exceptional, nurturing care — children described as thriving academically and emotionally
    • Families feel welcomed as part of an extended family
    • Chef prepares fresh meals with attention to dietary needs and allergies
    • Facility praised for cleanliness, organization, and stimulating atmosphere
    • Accepts PFCC subsidy vouchers

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: NR — not yet enrolled in state quality rating system
    15
    Kindercare Learning Center
    5524 New Albany Road, New Albany, OH 43054
    ★ 4.5 (31 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

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