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in Columbiana, Ohio

Columbiana is the Ohio hometown of Harvey S. Firestone, who founded the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1900 and revolutionized the automobile industry through innovations in mass-produced pneumatic tires. The city honors this legacy through Harvey S. Firestone Park and The Links at Firestone Farms, built on the site of the family's historic homestead. Named one of Reader's Digest's "Nicest Places in America" and a Top 25 Hallmark Town, Columbiana embodies small-town heritage and community spirit in northeastern Ohio. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Columbiana, 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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Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center
603 W Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.2/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold with all five network centers rated 4–5 stars — consistently high quality across locations
  • Parents praise timely communication, app-based daily updates, and teachers taking individual interest in each child
  • Creative Curriculum with degreed teachers; hot meals, free diapers/wipes/formula; dance, yoga, Spanish, and gardening extras
  • Ohio's highest quality rating with multi-location proven track record

Considerations

    2
    Imagine That! Daycare/Preschool
    1 S. Main Street, Lower Lvl, Columbiana, OH 44408
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.4/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • BBB A+ rating, accredited since 2000 — verified track record of trustworthy business practices
    • A local elementary teacher stated: "Our students from Imagine That are prepared above and beyond for kindergarten"
    • 28 years in operation — deeply rooted in Columbiana community
    • Comprehensive programs: 3/4 preschool, pre-K, before/after school, and summer enrichment

    Considerations

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      Building Blocks Day Care & Learning Ctr
      17 Union Street, Columbiana, OH 44408
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      5.8/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      6
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • In operation since 1996 — longstanding childcare provider in Columbiana, OH
      • Serves infants through school-age children; open 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
      • SUTQ Bronze rated — meets state licensing requirements

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