Recognition of Excellence · Springboro, OH · 2026

Smart Start Childcare Springboro

90 Edgebrooke Dr., Springboro, OH 45066
https://smartstartchildcarellc.com/
🏆 Ranked #3 in Springboro · 6.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Springboro
Top 3 in Springboro
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Springboro across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Management
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Springboro. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Extracurriculars
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Springboro. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Smart Start Childcare Springboro is a center-based provider at 90 Edgebrooke Drive in Springboro, Ohio, serving children from 6 weeks through 11 years. The center earned Ohio's Gold (5-star) SUTQ rating in 2024, designating it among the state's highest-quality programs, and offers full-day care focused on social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development with specific kindergarten readiness programming. Its comprehensive age range and quality recognition make it a strong option for Springboro families seeking developmentally-focused early and school-age care, though the recent timing of its Gold designation means the long-term track record at this level remains to be fully established.

Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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