Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Boardman. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Boardman. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Boardman. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Boardman. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Crawling To Destiny Preschool / Learning Center is an Ohio-licensed childcare center in Boardman rated Gold under the Step Up To Quality program, backed by a strong 4.6-star Google rating from 20 parent reviews. The center emphasizes school readiness with a curriculum focused on literacy and reading development before kindergarten, delivered through academic group activities and a structured learning environment. Transportation and after-school care extend flexibility for working families, and participation in subsidized childcare programs widens access. The clean, organized facility and spiritual atmosphere create a full-service option for families in the Mahoning Valley.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Teaches subjects to prepare children for regular school; helps develop reading and writing skills before kindergarten.
Programs & activities: Academic focus on school readiness and literacy development.
What sets it apart: Gold Step Up To Quality Rating; clean and organized facility; spiritual atmosphere; offers transportation and after-school care; participates in subsidized child care program.
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Best Infant Care
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Best Management
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Best Culture
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