Reynoldsburg, OH · Franklin · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Reynoldsburg earned the nickname 'The Birthplace of the Tomato' when local horticulturist Alexander W. Livingston developed the Paragon Tomato in the 19th century—the first commercial tomato variety ever bred. The city's agricultural legacy has been celebrated annually since 1965 with the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival, a tradition that honors Livingston's contribution to American farming and food production. We analyzed all 23 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Reynoldsburg, 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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1,000+Reviews analyzed
40,290City population
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1
Tee Tee'S Playhouse Too Llc
6415 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
7.1/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Highly rated by parents: 4.6/5 stars from 26 reviews
  • Play-based curriculum for ages 6 weeks to 12 years
  • CDC Head Start partner for income-eligible families
  • USDA Food Program — nutritious meals and snacks included
  • Parents describe warm, home-like atmosphere with passionate staff

Considerations

  • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating on file
2
A Child'S Place Learning Center
2010 Officeview Place, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Silver
6.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • SUTQ Silver-rated — recognized program quality
  • Serves infants through school-age (6 wks to 12 yrs) with seven classrooms
  • Transportation to select Reynoldsburg schools with child scan technology
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
  • Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-6 PM extended hours

Considerations

    3
    Messiah Christian School
    1200 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.8/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    0
    K-ready
    8
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • Established 1970 — over 55 years serving Reynoldsburg families
    • Preschool through Kindergarten with half-day, full-day, and extended care options
    • Faith-integrated curriculum (Lutheran) with community service emphasis
    • Partners with Franklin County Rise and Future Ready Five initiatives
    • 92% Facebook recommendation rate (7 reviews)

    Considerations

    • Faith-based curriculum — may not suit secular families
    • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating on file
    • Limited Google review presence — small review sample
    4
    Ivy League Kids
    2051 Birchview Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    6.7/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Bronze-rated — meets recognized quality standards
    • Field trips, meals, and transportation provided
    • After-school care available
    • Praised by parents for professional operations and loving environment

    Considerations

    • Limited public reviews available — small sample size
    • No website found — reduced transparency for new families
    5
    Kiddie Academy Of Reynoldsburg
    6411 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
    ★ 4.6 (5 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    8
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    8
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Gold — highest Ohio quality tier
    • Parents praise structured curriculum and kindergarten preparation
    • Staff described as warm and caring; children excited to attend
    • Strong communication with families via app

    Considerations

      6
      Capital Royal Child Care & Learning Center
      1288 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.5/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      8
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      8
      Mgmt
      8
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • SUTQ Gold rated
      • Staff described as kind, patient, and truly caring for each child
      • Management attentive to children needs including allergies and health
      • Children come home happy and excited to return

      Considerations

        7
        Chosen Kids Learning Center, Llc
        7751 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Gold
        6.5/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        8
        Compassion
        8
        Mgmt
        8
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • SUTQ Gold rated
        • Christian-based center; 5-star rated by parent reviews
        • Head Start partner center — serves families with diverse needs
        • BBB Accredited since 2018

        Considerations

          8
          Kiddie Academy Of Reynoldsburg At Hams
          6970 Tussing Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
          ★ 4.6 (5 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: Gold
          6.5/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          8
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          6
          Teachers
          8
          Compassion
          8
          Mgmt
          8
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • SUTQ Gold rated
          • Staff praised as attentive and uplifting; children feel secure
          • Educational program with structured daily learning
          • Accepts PFCC vouchers

          Considerations

            9
            Kindercare Learning Center #707
            6601 Bartlett Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
            ★ 4.4 (15 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
            SUTQ: Gold
            6.3/ 10
            Safety
            5
            Curriculum
            8
            Art/Music
            5
            Infant care
            5
            K-ready
            6
            Teachers
            8
            Compassion
            6
            Mgmt
            8
            Culture
            6
            Class sizes
            0
            Extracurriculars
            6

            Strengths

            • NAEYC accredited
            • Staff praised as warm and caring; director described as family
            • Strong kindergarten readiness outcomes reported by parents
            • Offers full range: infant through school age

            Considerations

              10
              Ms.P'S Learn & Playhouse
              1952 Baltimore Reynoldsburg Rd., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
              Licensed Child Care Center
              SUTQ: Bronze
              6.2/ 10
              Safety
              6
              Curriculum
              7
              Art/Music
              6
              Infant care
              0
              K-ready
              7
              Teachers
              6
              Compassion
              6
              Mgmt
              6
              Culture
              6
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              6

              Strengths

              • SUTQ Bronze-rated — recognized program quality
              • Serves children up to age 5 with after-school care available
              • Ohio-licensed childcare center

              Considerations

              • No website found — limited transparency for prospective families
              11
              Shining Stars Child Care
              7100 E. Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
              Licensed Child Care Center
              SUTQ: Bronze
              6.2/ 10
              Safety
              6
              Curriculum
              7
              Art/Music
              6
              Infant care
              6
              K-ready
              7
              Teachers
              6
              Compassion
              6
              Mgmt
              6
              Culture
              6
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              6

              Strengths

              • SUTQ Bronze-rated — meets recognized quality standards
              • Bilingual daycare available
              • Ohio-licensed serving infants through school-age

              Considerations

              • No website found
              12
              Sunshyne Early Learning Academy, Llc
              1713 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
              Licensed Child Care Center
              SUTQ: Bronze
              6.2/ 10
              Safety
              6
              Curriculum
              7
              Art/Music
              6
              Infant care
              6
              K-ready
              7
              Teachers
              6
              Compassion
              6
              Mgmt
              6
              Culture
              6
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              6

              Strengths

              • SUTQ Bronze-rated — recognized program quality
              • Full age range: infants through school-age
              • Extended hours 6 AM-6 PM
              • Ohio-licensed childcare center

              Considerations

                13
                Reynoldsburg Community Church Preschool
                1636 Graham Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: NR
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                6
                Infant care
                0
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                7
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Over 55 years serving the Reynoldsburg community
                • Ages 3-5 with part-day and full-day options at affordable rates
                • Hands-on learning covering reading, math, science, art, music, and Christian values
                • Small, community-oriented environment

                Considerations

                • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating
                • Faith-based setting — may not suit secular families
                • Part-day focus — limited full-day options
                14
                Joyful
                1616 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: NR
                5.9/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                6
                Infant care
                6
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                5
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • 24-hour availability for non-traditional work schedules — rare among local centers
                • Serves infants through school-age (6 wks to 11 yrs)
                • Transportation for field trips and school pick-up/drop-off
                • Surveillance cameras and healthcare-accessible staff
                • Nutritious approved meals provided

                Considerations

                • SUTQ: NR — no quality rating on file
                15
                French Run Elementary Y Club
                1200 Epworth Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                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

                • YMCA of Central Ohio before/after school program at French Run Elementary
                • Structured safe environment aligned with school schedule
                • YMCA brand accountability and trained staff

                Considerations

                • SUTQ: NR — no quality rating
                • School-age only — no infant/toddler or preschool care
                16
                Slate Ridge Elementary Y Club
                10466 Taylor Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                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

                • YMCA of Central Ohio before/after school program on-site at Slate Ridge Elementary
                • Convenient school-day alignment for families
                • YMCA brand standards and trained staff

                Considerations

                • SUTQ: NR — no quality rating
                • School-age only — no infant/toddler or preschool programming
                17
                Bubblejoy Daycare Llc
                6549 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: NR
                5.8/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                6
                Infant care
                6
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                5
                Culture
                5
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Developmental, Montessori, and play-based approaches for infants through school-age
                • Special needs care available
                • Ohio-licensed childcare center

                Considerations

                • SUTQ: NR — no quality rating on file
                18
                Heavenly Hands Childcare Llc
                1733 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: NR
                5.8/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                6
                Infant care
                6
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                5
                Culture
                5
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Ohio-licensed childcare serving infants through school-age
                • Small capacity (21 children) — more individualized attention possible

                Considerations

                • SUTQ: NR — no quality rating on file
                • No website found — limited transparency for prospective families
                19
                Young Scholars Of Reynoldsburg
                2731 Independence Village Center, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: NR
                5.8/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                6
                Infant care
                6
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                5
                Culture
                5
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Serves infants through preschool (6 weeks–5 yrs) — broad early-childhood age coverage
                • Extended hours 6:00 AM–6:30 PM — one of the later closing times in Reynoldsburg
                • Continuous Ohio license since December 2022 — actively operating and in compliance

                Considerations

                • Below-average Google rating: 3.6/5 from 8 reviews — below most Reynoldsburg peers
                • SUTQ: NR — no state quality rating on file
                • No website found — limited transparency for prospective families
                • Relatively new license (December 2022) — limited track record compared to established centers
                20
                Kindercare Learning Center
                6720 Tussing Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                ★ 3.9 (18 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
                • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

                Considerations

                  21
                  Kindercare Learning Centers Llc-Taylor Woods
                  8315 Taylor Rd. Sw, Reynoldsburg, OH 43086
                  ★ 4 (29 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

                    22
                    Romake Bilingual Preschool
                    1357 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                    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

                    • SUTQ Bronze rated
                    • Bilingual English-Spanish preschool — unique offering in Reynoldsburg
                    • Accepts PFCC vouchers
                    • Extended hours 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM

                    Considerations

                      23
                      Kindercare Learning Center #1159
                      6477 Centennial Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
                      ★ 3.5 (11 Google)    ·  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

                      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR — recognized quality program
                      • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

                      Considerations

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