Ada, OH · Hardin · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Ada, Ohio

Ada is home to Ohio Northern University, founded in 1871 and a defining presence in this small Hardin County village. The community is also distinguished as the sole location of the only leather football manufacturing facility in the United States—Wilson Sporting Goods' Ada plant, which produces authentic NFL footballs. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Ada, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Ohio Northern University Child Development Center
212 S. Union Street, Ada, OH 45810
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
8
Teachers
9
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from Ohio DJFS — highest quality tier
  • University-affiliated: children benefit from ONU faculty expertise and interaction with college students
  • Parents praise the educational focus and the center's unique academic environment
  • All educators hold at least an Associate's degree or higher in early childhood education or related field
  • Open to Ada community families as well as ONU faculty, staff, and students — not limited to university insiders

Considerations

    2
    Bethel Christian Preschool
    4014 County Road 304, Ada, OH 45810
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Religion-based preschool affiliated with Bethel Church of Christ in Ada
    • Serves children from 12 months through early childhood in a small-center environment
    • Licensed by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

    Considerations

      3
      Busy Bee Preschool And Child Care
      301 North Main Street, Ada, OH 45810
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.6/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Serves children from newborn to school age in Ada, OH
      • Licensed childcare center with Ohio DJFS
      • Full-day and part-day options available

      Considerations

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