Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Englewood. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Englewood. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Englewood. 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 Englewood. 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 Englewood. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
The YMCA School Age Enrichment Program at Englewood Hills Elementary in Englewood, Ohio is a Bronze SUTQ-certified, school-age-only childcare provider offering before and after-school care for kindergarten through age 12. The program emphasizes social and emotional development through YMCA core values and provides structured activities including homework help, art, games, and recreational enrichment. It accepts Ohio Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) subsidies, supports working families with flexible before/after care hours, and operates as part of the YMCA's 70+ location network across the Greater Miami Valley. The program is school-age focused only, without infant, toddler, or preschool options.
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
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes social and emotional development guided by core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Offers developmentally appropriate activities including homework help and recreation for school-age children.
Programs & activities: Before-school, after-school, and combined before/after-school care for kindergarten through age 12; references remote/virtual learning support options.
What sets it apart: Operates across 70+ locations in the Greater Miami Valley area. Offers financial assistance through the Extra Hands Program scholarships and accepts Ohio Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC); closed for major holidays plus two professional development days; online registration required with first-come, first-served enrollment.
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Best for Safety
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