Recognition of Excellence · Elmore & Oak Harbor, OH · 2026
Kersten'S Korner Nursery School
11969 W State Route 105, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
🏆 Ranked #2 in Elmore & Oak Harbor · 5.6 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Elmore & Oak Harbor
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Elmore & Oak Harbor across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Elmore & Oak Harbor. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Elmore & Oak Harbor. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Elmore & Oak Harbor. 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 Elmore & Oak Harbor. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Elmore & Oak Harbor. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Kersten's Korner Nursery School is a licensed childcare center in Oak Harbor, Ohio with a focus on kindergarten readiness and flexible scheduling. Established in 1973, the center brings over 50 years of experience serving families in the area. Operating hours from 7:00am to 5:30pm accommodate working parents, with a minimum enrollment requirement of two three-hour sessions per week. As a participant in Ohio's SUTQ program, it provides structured support for school transitions.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 3 in Elmore & Oak Harbor
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Best for Safety
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best for Safety</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest safety score in Elmore & Oak Harbor. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Most Compassionate</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Elmore & Oak Harbor. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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Best Infant Care
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Infant Care</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Elmore & Oak Harbor. 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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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Culture</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in Elmore & Oak Harbor. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Arts & Music</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Elmore & Oak Harbor. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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