Earned the highest curriculum score in Powell. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Powell. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Powell. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Balanced Family Academy of Powell is a center-based provider in Powell serving infants through school-age children, featuring a proprietary Full Circle Curriculum with yoga, music, nature experiences, and sports enrichment. The center distinguishes itself through an all-inclusive tuition model covering diapers, wipes, and three daily meals prepared from scratch, paired with staffing levels that exceed Ohio's requirements across all classrooms including infant rooms. Parents receive daily communication and photos via the CareDay app, and the facility offers extended hours (6:30 AM to 6:00 PM) and summer programming. The center's absence from public review platforms and employee concerns about staffing logistics, combined with non-participation in Ohio's quality rating system (SUTQ), present areas where families may wish to conduct in-person visits to independently assess operations.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based, hands-on approach fostering cognitive and social-emotional growth. Emphasizes encouraging curiosity, nurturing creativity, and celebrating each child's unique strengths.
Programs & activities: Age groups from Infant through School Age plus Summer Camp. Enrichment includes sports, music, yoga, and nature programs.
What sets it apart: Hours Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm. Markets all-inclusive care, fresh wholesome meals, low student-to-teacher ratios, big/clean rooms with large indoor and outdoor spaces, and daily parent updates via a custom app with photos and messages.
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