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
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Little Jacobs Ladder Learning Center is an Ohio-licensed childcare center in Troy serving infants through school-age children with a capacity of 58. Operating since 2006, it participates in the federally-funded Child Care Food Program, providing meals and snacks meeting USDA nutrition standards. The center accepts PFCC subsidy, extending access to families relying on public assistance. No public parent reviews are currently available, and the center has not achieved a formal quality rating beyond state licensing, making independent verification of parent experience difficult.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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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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