Recognition of Excellence · Independence, OH · 2026

Independence Co-Operative Nursery Inc

7121 Valley View Rd, Independence, OH 44131
🏆 Ranked #4 in Independence · 6.0 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Independence
Top 10 in Independence
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Independence. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare

Independence Co-Operative Nursery Inc is an Ohio-licensed childcare provider serving Independence families through a cooperative model that emphasizes parent involvement in classroom activities. Google reviews reflect strong satisfaction with this small community-focused preschool, with raters highlighting its strong bonds among families. The cooperative structure builds parent engagement directly into operations, though it does require active participation and may not suit all family situations. As a small provider with limited public visibility, it has not yet participated in Ohio's quality rating system.

Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Recognition of Excellence — Website Badge
🏆 For Center Directors
Your center has earned independent recognition based on verified parent reviews. You are welcome to display this badge on your website. Paste the snippet below into your site's HTML — it links back to this verified recognition page.
Top 10 in Independence
<!-- Recognition of Excellence: Independence Co-Operative Nursery Inc --> <a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/ohio/major-cities/independence/independence-co-operative-nursery-inc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/rank-10-city.jpg" alt="Top 10 in Independence - Independence Co-Operative Nursery Inc - Independence, OH" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> <span> <strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 10 in Independence</strong> <span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Independence. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.</span> </span> </a>
← Back to all Independence rankings
This recognition is awarded independently by Creative Minds Montessori based on publicly available parent reviews and public records. Centers do not pay for or request these rankings. Scores reflect editorial synthesis of verified parent experience — not center marketing materials. Rankings are updated periodically as new reviews are analyzed.

Read our full ranking methodology →