Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Vandalia across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Vandalia. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Vandalia. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Vandalia. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Vandalia. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Vandalia. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Yolanda's Playhaus & Learning Center is a Gold Step Up To Quality-rated center in Vandalia, Ohio, serving infants through school-age children with before and after school care. It stands out for teaching sign language and Spanish across all classrooms, providing exceptional early language exposure, and benefits from degreed, CPR/First Aid-certified staff. The center participates in the USDA Food Program and subsidized child care, with over 16 years serving Vandalia families and an impressive 4.5/5 rating from 35 reviews. While the Gold SUTQ rating and strong family satisfaction are notable, a few individual reviewers have raised concerns about safety practices and staff responsiveness that warrant direct communication with current families before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: No formal curriculum model stated. Emphasizes care, security, nurturing and development in an enriching, stimulating atmosphere focused on building confidence, skill and social interaction.
Programs & activities: Age-based program tracks: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs. Also offers before and after school care.
What sets it apart: Rated 5 Star in Ohio's Step Up To Quality program. Serves infants through school age. Hours Monday-Friday 7am-4pm. Located at 137 Kenbrook Drive, Vandalia, OH.
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Top 3 in Vandalia
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Best Curriculum
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Vandalia. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Vandalia. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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