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Top 3 in Concord Twsp & Willoughbyhills, Painesvillie & Willoughby Hill

Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Concord Twsp & Willoughbyhills, Painesvillie & Willoughby Hill across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.

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Saint Gabriel Learning Loft Preschool is a Christ-centered preschool operated within St. Gabriel Catholic School in Concord Township, serving young learners from age two through Pre-K. The program tiers range from Buddy & Me for toddlers through full-day options for four-year-olds, with half-day Pre-K available and after-school care extending until 6 p.m. All staff and volunteers undergo Ohio BCI&I background checks. The curriculum integrates faith-based themes with developmentally appropriate activities designed to stimulate social, academic, emotional, and spiritual growth; families appreciate the loving environment and affordable tuition structure. Prospective families should note that children must be toilet-trained before admission, with a September 30 age cutoff.

Safety5.0

Curriculum6.0

Art / Music5.0

Infant care5.0

Kindergarten readiness5.0

Teacher quality6.0

Compassion6.0

Management6.0

Culture7.0

Extracurriculars6.0

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Christ-centered, faith-based approach with the theme "let your light shine." Uses an integrated curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities to stimulate social, academic, emotional, and spiritual growth.

Programs & activities: Program tiers include Buddy & Me for 2-year-olds, part-time preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds, half-day for 5-year-olds, and full-day options for 4-year-olds at a separate location. Full-day after-school care offered until 6 pm.

What sets it apart: All employees and volunteers undergo Ohio BCI&I background checks. Tuition described as affordable. Children must be toilet-trained before admission; age cutoff is September 30.

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