Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Copley across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Copley. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Copley. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Copley. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Kids Academy of Copley is a Quality Rated, play-based preschool and childcare center at 3745 Copley Road in Copley, Ohio, serving infants through school-age children with a licensed capacity of 163. In operation since October 1979 and reaccredited with Quality Rated's 2-star rating, the center emphasizes early academics, creative expression, and hands-on learning grounded in kindness and respect. Extended hours (6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) support working families, with dedicated before- and after-school programs including homework support for ages 5–12 and enrichment field trips. Long-tenured staff and parent reports of children's enthusiasm for school activities reflect the center's sustained commitment to quality care.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning that develops social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Described as a faith-based center that nurtures children with kindness and respect, focusing on early academics, creativity, early literacy, and hands-on learning.
Programs & activities: Before- and after-school care with homework support and enrichment activities for ages 5-12. Expressive arts allowing children to explore a range of media and materials.
What sets it apart: Reaccredited by Quality Rated with a 2-star rating. Operating hours 6:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday; ages 6 weeks to 12 years; in operation since Oct 1979 with long-tenured teachers.
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Top 3 in Copley
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Best Management
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Best Extracurriculars
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in Copley. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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