Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Reynoldsburg. 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 Reynoldsburg. 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 Reynoldsburg. 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 Reynoldsburg. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Reynoldsburg. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Kiddie Academy of Reynoldsburg at Hams is a SUTQ Gold-rated, licensed center at 6970 Tussing Rd in Reynoldsburg serving infants through school age, plus a seasonal summer camp program. The center employs the proprietary Life Essentials curriculum with a structured daily learning approach focused on six developmental outcomes, supported by technology as a learning tool for science, literacy, and math. Staff are consistently praised as attentive and uplifting, creating a secure environment for children. The center accepts PFCC vouchers, operates 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and maintains strong security and health protocols including restricted entry, authorized pick-up procedures, and food allergy accommodation.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the proprietary Life Essentials curriculum, described as developmentally-appropriate and focused on six key outcomes that prepare children for life.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants through school age plus Summer Camp (CampVentures) with hands-on activities, field trips, and themed events. Technology is incorporated as a supportive learning tool for science, literacy, and math.
What sets it apart: Operating hours 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. Secure, restricted entries and authorized pick-up procedures; follows Health Essentials guidelines with cleaning protocols and staff background checks; willing to accommodate food allergies.
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