Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Worthington. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Worthington. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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childcare
Barrington School is a center-based program at 401 Park Road in Worthington, Ohio, serving infants through school-age children with flexible part-time daycare and year-round care options. The center is known for strong parent satisfaction, with directors Krista and Maggie regularly praised for responsiveness; it features a developmental approach supported by weekly enrichment classes in yoga, dance, and music. An all-inclusive tuition model covers freshly prepared organic meals daily plus diapering essentials, and the program accepts PFCC subsidy vouchers and maintains lower student-to-teacher ratios than state requirements. The center is not yet enrolled in the state quality rating system, representing an opportunity for further quality recognition.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Developmental approach; the curriculum is described as designed to support the child's cognitive growth and development.
Programs & activities: Weekly enrichment classes including yoga, dance, and music instruction. Serves ages 6 weeks to 10 years across infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and school-age (kindergarten enrichment) programs, with flexible part-time daycare options and year-round care.
What sets it apart: Freshly prepared organic meals provided daily plus diapering essentials (wipes, bibs, blankets) included in tuition. Maintains lower student-to-teacher ratios than State of Ohio requirements. Operating hours Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM.
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