Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Xenia. 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 Xenia. 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 Xenia. 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 Xenia. 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 Xenia. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Kindercare Learning Center #516 has been serving Xenia families for over 45 years since 1980. It's a state-licensed center accredited by the National Accreditation Commission, serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years across infant, toddler, preschool, and before/after-school programs. The center uses a hands-on, child-centered curriculum with designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks, and offers science experiments, art, Spanish, social-emotional learning, and transportation to local elementary schools. Operating from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, it provides nutritious meals prepared by a registered dietician with vegetarian and allergen options, and accepts subsidies, military support, and employer benefits, making quality care accessible to diverse Xenia families.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Hands-on, child-centered learning with designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom. Teachers design lessons meeting children where they are socially and academically to build lifelong confidence.
Programs & activities: Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years: infant, toddler, discovery preschool, preschool, prekindergarten, and before/after-school care plus winter/spring/summer school break programs. Activities include science experiments, art, pretend play, language and literacy, Spanish, and social-emotional skills; transportation provided to local elementary schools.
What sets it apart: Accredited by the National Accreditation Commission; state-licensed. Hours 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Mon-Fri; nutritious meals and snacks by a registered dietician with vegetarian and allergen options; background checks and Gallup hiring; accepts subsidies, military support, employer benefits, and sibling discounts; serving the community since 1980.
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Top 10 in Xenia
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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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Best Extracurriculars
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