Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Troy. 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 Troy. 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 Troy. 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 Troy. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Future 4 Families at 840 Arthur Rd in Troy, OH serves children from birth through Pre-K. Operating 7 AM–5 PM Monday–Friday, the center holds Bronze-level Step Up to Quality accreditation and welcomes both private-pay and PFCC (state-funded) families, offering affordable, subsidized childcare. Real-time parent engagement is supported through Brightwheel app access and live Watch Me Grow classroom camera feeds. Since transitioning to new ownership in 2020, the center has earned parent recognition for its summer program and staff quality; however, its relatively recent change in management means the long-term operational track record remains limited.
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: Serves children from birth to Pre-K.
What sets it apart: Step Up to Quality rated Bronze. Hours 7 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday. Locked facility with curbside pick-up and drop-off and controlled, limited access. Brightwheel app for 24/7 communication and Watch Me Grow live camera feed inside classrooms.
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Top 10 in Troy
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Troy. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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