Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in New Albany. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in New Albany. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in New Albany. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
The Schoolhouse Of New Albany is a private preschool located at 96 N. High Street in historic downtown New Albany, offering infant through kindergarten enrichment programs in a play-based learning environment. The center emphasizes holistic child development through curriculum that integrates literacy, math, science, and art, with a sensory-rich approach particularly supporting infants and toddlers' cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. Pre-K programming focuses on early literacy and kindergarten readiness, while before and after-school care and summer camp programs extend its appeal to working families. The center is not yet enrolled in the state quality rating system, and with only limited public reviews available, parent experiences cannot be independently verified at scale.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Blends timeless/traditional values with modern educational excellence and innovative teaching methods; emphasizes holistic development of each child. No specific curriculum model (Montessori, Reggio, etc.) is named.
Programs & activities: Serves Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Enrichment age groups. Offers Before & After School care and Summer Camp.
What sets it apart: Marketed as a prestigious private preschool. Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 7 am - 6 pm; emphasizes family involvement and parent collaboration.
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Best Arts & Music
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Best Extracurriculars
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