Earned the highest infant care score in Westerville. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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childcare
The Learning Academy is a full-age-range provider at 1325 East Walnut Street in Westerville, OH, serving infants through age 12 with a research-based Creative Curriculum aligned to Ohio's 38 developmental objectives across ten learning areas. Extended hours (6:30 AM–6:30 PM), before/after school care, summer camp, and family-style meals serve working families' needs; live WatchMeGrow camera access and Tadpoles app keep parents engaged with daily photo and video updates. Parent testimonials highlight warm staff and a clean, welcoming environment. The center carries a SUTQ Bronze rating—lower than top-tier area competitors—and its inspection records show partial compliance issues since 2022, warranting careful consideration against the strong curriculum and communication infrastructure.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the research-based Creative Curriculum, emphasizing structured play and exploration to inspire creativity, nurture confidence, and cultivate critical thinking skills.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants through age 12 including infant care, toddler, preschool, and daycare; before & after school care with homework help; and summer camps that mix fun with education.
What sets it apart: Open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Offers WatchMeGrow live camera access, Tadpoles daily-update app, family-style meals, and transportation to and from the center; Fall 2026 enrollment promotion waives the registration fee for new enrollees.
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