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in Englewood, Ohio

Englewood was established in 1841 by settlers from Pennsylvania who initially named the community Harrisburg; after a local naming contest in 1899, it became Englewood. The city is home to Englewood MetroPark, a 1,900-acre nature reserve and recreation area renowned for its exceptional birding—approximately 90 percent of all bird species observed in the greater Dayton area have been spotted there. Located where Interstate 70 and the historic National Road (U.S. Route 40) intersect along the Stillwater River, Englewood developed from its early industries of sawmills, gunsmithing, and pottery manufacturing into a thriving northern suburb of Dayton. We analyzed all 9 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Englewood, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Kindercare Learning Center #123
418 W Wenger Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
★ 4.5 (17 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
6.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
6
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • 4.5 stars with 17 Google reviews - consistently rated
  • Teachers praised for building real relationships with children
  • Welcoming staff easy to talk to at drop off and pickup
  • Established since 1969 - 55+ years of trusted childcare

Considerations

    2
    Kindercare Learning Center - Old Salem
    4000 Old Salem Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Gold SUTQ (quality rating 4) + NAEYC accredited — dual highest-level recognition in Englewood
    • Parents describe staff as amazing, pleasant, kind, patient — 'every staff member treats each child as their own'
    • All teachers hold education degrees, CDA, or are actively pursuing further education and training
    • Full age range: infants (6 weeks) through school-age (12 years); open 6:00AM–6:00PM

    Considerations

    • National chain — individual location experience depends on director and staff retention
    • No Google review count to independently verify at scale; NAEYC status should be confirmed as current
    3
    La Petite Academy
    100 W Wenger Road, Englewood, OH 45322
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Gold SUTQ rated; 3.96/5 from 54 ResellerRatings reviews — broadly positive parent reception
    • One parent described it as 'excellent school through and through'; structured curriculum from infant through private Kindergarten
    • School Readiness Pathway designed to individualize each child's developmental path; SproutAbout parent app

    Considerations

    • 3.96/5 is moderately positive — not consistently high; national chain quality varies by director and staff
    • National chain (Learning Care Group) — verify this specific Englewood location with current families
    4
    Ymca Early Learning Center At Concord Umc
    1123 S. Main St, Englewood, OH 45322
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Silver
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Silver SUTQ rated; YMCA of Greater Dayton at Concord UMC; serves infants (6 weeks) through preschool (5 years)
    • YMCA character development values; age-appropriate hands-on curriculum; indoor and outdoor play balance
    • Accepts PFCC subsidy; military/veteran/first responder discounts available; 1123 S. Main St. Englewood

    Considerations

    • Silver (not Gold) SUTQ; co-located at church which may limit facility size and amenities
    5
    Kleptz Ymca
    1200 W National Road, Englewood, OH 45322
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA of Greater Dayton at Kleptz Early Learning Center; infants through school-age; Bronze SUTQ rated
    • YMCA character development values; accepts PFCC subsidy; before and after school care

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ; limited program detail found for this specific location
    6
    Sparkle'S Family Time
    50 Hillside Court, Englewood, OH 45322
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Bronze SUTQ rated; offers full-time, part-time, weekend, overnight, and drop-in care — very flexible scheduling
    • Ohio-licensed center in Englewood; caring play-based environment supporting developmental milestones

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ; no detailed program curriculum information found publicly
    7
    Ymca School Age Enrichment Program At Englewood Hills Elementary
    508 Durst Drive, Englewood, OH 45322
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA Bronze SUTQ school-age enrichment at Englewood Hills Elementary in Englewood; homework help, snack, art, and games
    • Accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values; before and after school care hours

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care; program tied to Englewood Hills Elementary enrollment
    8
    Ymca School Age Enrichment Program At Northmoor Elementary
    4421 Old Salem Road, Englewood, OH 45322
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA Bronze SUTQ school-age enrichment at Northmoor Elementary in Englewood; homework help, snack, art, and games
    • Accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values; before and after school care hours

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care; program tied to Northmoor Elementary enrollment
    9
    Englewood United Methodist Preschool
    107 N Walnut St, Englewood, OH 45322
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    5
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio-licensed preschool program at Englewood United Methodist Church -- faith-based early childhood education
    • Community preschool with stable institutional church backing
    • Preschool-age focused program with faith and developmental emphasis

    Considerations

    • NR on SUTQ; preschool only -- not suitable for working parents needing infant or toddler or full-day care
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