Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Columbiana across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Columbiana. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Columbiana. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
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Imagine That! Daycare/Preschool is a long-established, NAEYC member center in downtown Columbiana, Ohio, operating continuously for 28 years with BBB A+ accreditation and a track record of trustworthy business practices. The center offers comprehensive programming including part-time and full-time preschool, pre-K, before and after-school care, and summer enrichment for children from preschool age through school entry. Its play-based curriculum emphasizes social development and peer interaction across classrooms; local elementary educators have noted that Imagine That students enter kindergarten prepared above and beyond typical benchmarks. Open Monday through Friday year-round (closed major holidays), it serves the Columbiana community with enrollment by appointment. The absence of public parent reviews limits independent verification of current parent experience.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based approach emphasizing social development; states social development is enhanced in every classroom by fostering children interacting with others through play.
What sets it apart: NAEYC member and BBB A+ Accredited Business. Open for child care Monday through Friday year round, closed for major holidays (Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day); enrollment by appointment only. Located in Columbiana, Ohio.
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Top 3 in Columbiana
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Best K-Ready
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Best Culture
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