Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Centerville. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Centerville. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Centerville. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Centerville. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
First Step Learning Academy is a privately owned, licensed and bonded childcare center at 9328 Dayton Lebanon Pike in Centerville, serving infants from six weeks through school-age children up to twelve years old. The center uses Creative Curriculum, an Ohio state-approved research-based approach to child development, with age-specific programming across infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age groups. Located in South Centerville, it markets itself as a quality, affordable option for suburban families, though its Bronze SUTQ rating and absence of public parent reviews limit independent verification of its operational quality and family experience.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Age-based programs: infant care, toddler, preschool, and school-age (up to 12 years). No specific enrichment activities, arts, languages, field trips, or summer camp are listed on the homepage.
What sets it apart: Privately owned center in South Centerville, Ohio. Serves children from six weeks to 12 years old. References experienced teachers/educators and markets a nurturing environment with quality, affordable childcare. No accreditations, hours, meals, ratios, or tuition disclosed.
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Best Infant Care
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Best Arts & Music
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