Earned the highest safety score in Westerville. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Ywca Kids Place At Robert Frost is an after-school program operated by the YWCA Columbus at 270 N Spring Rd in Westerville, Ohio, serving elementary students directly within their own school building. With over 30 years of regional YWCA after-school experience and a choice-based STEAM curriculum emphasizing social-emotional development and daily physical activity, the program combines academic enrichment with community service projects aligned with YWCA values. Strong safety measures include locked doors during programming and partnerships with local police and fire departments. Most locations hold Gold Award status through Step Up to Quality, with publicly funded childcare available for qualifying families. As an after-school-only program, however, it is not suited for families requiring full-day childcare, and parent experience cannot be independently verified through public reviews.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Choice-Based learning approach with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), social-emotional development, and physical fitness. Social action and advocacy are promoted through community service projects aligned with the YWCA mission.
Programs & activities: After-school programming including community service projects benefiting nonprofit organizations.
What sets it apart: Step Up to Quality star-rated (most locations Gold Award, one Silver Award). Over 30 years of experience providing affordable after-school programs located within the student's elementary school. Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) available for qualifying families; 2026-2027 registration opens May 4.
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