Earned the highest teacher quality score in Westerville. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Westerville. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
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childcare
Primrose School At Polaris is an accredited childcare center at 561 Westar Blvd in Westerville, Ohio, serving infants through school-age children with Transitional Kindergarten, Before & After School care, and a Summer Adventure Club. The center employs SEA and Cognia-accredited staff and uses the Balanced Learning curriculum, which pairs teacher-guided instruction with purposeful play to develop intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth. Parent engagement is supported through the ProCare app for daily updates and transparent communication. All staff maintain current CPR and first-aid certifications; the center reports that 96% of its Pre-K students met ASQ benchmarks for problem-solving, indicating consistent educational outcomes. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, it provides reliable care for working families.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Balanced Learning, a research-informed approach aiming to nurture the whole child intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. Balances teacher-guided learning with purposeful play, emphasizing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts.
Programs & activities: Serves infant through Kindergarten plus Transitional Kindergarten, Before & After School care, and a Summer Adventure Club. Activities referenced include circle time, small group literacy, project time, and dramatic play.
What sets it apart: Displays SEA and Cognia accreditation seals. Hours Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; all staff undergo background checks and hold CPR/first-aid certification. States 96% of Primrose Pre-K students met ASQ benchmarks for problem solving; uses Procare app for parent updates.
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