Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Athens. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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The Growing Tree Preschool is a faith-based Christian preschool in downtown Athens, Ohio, with a perfect 5-star Google rating and Ohio Step Up To Quality recognition. Serving children ages 3–5 from a single location with three teachers managing a small class of 24, the center offers developmentally appropriate, Christian-centered curriculum organized through thematic units aligned with Christian observances and delivered via inviting play activities. Tuition starts at $190 per month (2 days) with flexible scheduling options, though enrollment requires toilet training and annual state paperwork.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based, Christian preschool offering quality education rooted in a Christian atmosphere. Uses developmentally appropriate activities designed to enhance the child's physical, social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive growth, with a Christian curriculum integrated through thematic units.
Programs & activities: Thematic learning units tied to Christian observances (Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter) covering physical, cognitive, language, and spiritual domains, with time to explore inviting play. Serves children ages 3-5.
What sets it apart: Staff ratio 1:12 per Ohio state licensing; capacity limited to 24 children with three teachers. Tuition: $335/mo (5 days), $250/mo (3 days), $190/mo (2 days); $30 application fee and $100 enrollment deposit; children must be toilet-trained; annual Ohio Dept of Job and Family Services paperwork required.
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