Anna & Botkins, OH · Shelby · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Anna & Botkins, Ohio

Anna sits in Ohio's earthquake country—the village experienced the state's largest recorded earthquake on March 9, 1937, a magnitude 5.4 event that damaged the high school so severely it had to be demolished. Botkins became a destination for eclipse watchers during the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, when the path of totality crossed directly over the village. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across Anna & Botkins, scoring each on 11 real dimensions from parent reviews. 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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St. Philomena Montessori
9377 State Route 119 W, Anna, OH 45302
Montessori · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.8/ 10

Strengths

  • Montessori-method preschool at 9377 SR-119 W; two teachers per classroom, both state-licensed and Montessori-certified
  • Hands-on independent learning in multi-age developmental environment
  • Affordable infant and toddler Montessori care from age 1 in rural Shelby County

Considerations

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    Little Playful Bears
    202 West State Street, Botkins, OH 45306
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.7/ 10

    Strengths

    • Play-based, Montessori-inspired program for children 30 months to 11 years
    • Owner-founders completed 4C for Children training and Ohio state certification prior to opening
    • Two lead teachers and two assistant teachers, including a state-tested nursing assistant
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

    • Very new facility (opened June 2025) — limited track record
    3
    Care-A-Lot Learning Center
    108 E South St, Botkins, OH 45306
    ★ 5.0 (6 reviews)  ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR — recognized quality program
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

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