Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Bainbridge Twsp, Chester Twp & Novelty 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 Bainbridge Twsp, Chester Twp & Novelty. This dimension reflects staff credentials, tenure, warmth, and how consistently parents praise individual teachers.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Bainbridge Twsp, Chester Twp & Novelty. 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 Bainbridge Twsp, Chester Twp & Novelty. This dimension weighs literacy and numeracy foundations, school-transition preparation, and reported outcomes.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Bainbridge Twsp, Chester Twp & Novelty. This dimension evaluates director responsiveness, communication, billing clarity, and how well the center is run.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Centers Llc is an Ohio 2-Star SUTQ-awarded, Gold-rated provider in Bainbridge Township serving children in a collaborative, customizable curriculum centered on play-based themed learning with nature integration. Over 20 years in operation, it opens 6:30am–6:00pm weekdays with nutritious daily meals and all-inclusive pricing covering diapers, food, formula, and sunscreen. Indoor motor skills development areas and outdoor playground exploration are complemented by before/after school transportation for Kenston district families and summer camp programs, while parent live-stream access and Zono sanitizing cabinets support health and transparency. A 2025 Business Rate Award for Excellence reflects its standing among local childcare options.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Collaborative, customizable childcare with seasonal nature-based learning integrated into outdoor activities.
Programs & activities: Indoor motor skills areas for climbing and physical development, outdoor playground with scooters, nature exploration, before and after school care with transportation provided for Kenston schools, summer camp programs.
What sets it apart: GOLD Step Up To Quality Rating; 2025 Business Rate Award for Excellence in Childcare recipient; all-inclusive model providing diapers, food, formula, and sunscreen; Zono sanitizing cabinet for toy and equipment sanitization; live-stream video access for parents.
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Best Teachers
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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 Bainbridge Twsp, Chester Twp & Novelty. 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 kindergarten-readiness score in Bainbridge Twsp, Chester Twp & Novelty. This dimension weighs literacy and numeracy foundations, school-transition preparation, and reported outcomes.</span>
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Bainbridge Twsp, Chester Twp & Novelty. This dimension evaluates director responsiveness, communication, billing clarity, and how well the center is run.</span>
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