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in Blacklick, Ohio

Blacklick was established in 1852 as Smithville by William A. Smith, later renamed after the nearby Blacklick Creek. The surrounding Jefferson Township is home to earthworks built by ancient mound builder cultures more than 2,000 years ago, and in 2003 the area received Ohio Scenic Byway designation for its historic landscape. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Blacklick, 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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La Petite Academy
50 Bannockburn Blvd, Blacklick, OH 43004
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio SUTQ Gold rated — top state quality tier
  • Capacity 162 children; specialized programs from infants (6 weeks) through private kindergarten
  • Multiple tenured staff with 10+ years at this location — low teacher turnover
  • Programs span infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, pre-K, junior K, and private K
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

    2
    Ywca Kids Place At Blacklick Elementary
    6540 Havens Corners Road, Blacklick, OH 43004
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.4/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    0
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YWCA Columbus operated — 30+ years providing high-quality school-age programs
    • Before/after school and summer day camp (K-7) with field trips and enrichment
    • Scholarships available for qualified families
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

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      Eastgate Ela
      7297 Blacklick Ridge Road, Blacklick, OH 43004
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      6.0/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      7
      K-ready
      7
      Teachers
      7
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Locally owned, values-driven academy — community, connection, and genuine care as foundation of growth
      • Teaching Strategies Gold Creative Curriculum aligned with ODJFS Birth-5 standards
      • Serves 6 weeks through 12 years; open since 2010 — established local provider
      • Two locations (Blacklick and Hilliard) with consistent programming
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

      Considerations

        4
        Waggoner Academy Learning Center,Llc
        968 North Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH 43004
        ★ 4.7 (10 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Silver
        6.0/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        7
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        7
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — recognized quality program
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
        • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

        Considerations

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