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 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.
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Kiddin' Around is an Ohio-licensed childcare center at 1300 Boardman-Canfield Rd in Boardman with an Ohio Step Up To Quality rating. It maintains a strong 4.5-star Google rating across 16 parent reviews, reflecting consistent positive feedback from families in the area. The center serves as a reliable option for childcare-seeking families in the Mahoning County region.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 10 in Boardman
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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 Boardman. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best Culture
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