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in Kirtland, Ohio

Kirtland is the home of the Kirtland Temple, the first temple built by the Latter Day Saint movement, which was completed in 1836 and remains a significant landmark designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1977. The city served as the spiritual center of the early Latter Day Saint community in the 1830s and was the site of reported visionary experiences that shaped the movement's theology. Today, Kirtland's historic downtown reflects its deep roots as a place of religious and cultural significance to millions of adherents worldwide. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Kirtland, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Centers - Kirtland Inc.
9823 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH 44094
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.8/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
9
Compassion
8
Mgmt
9
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • 100% recommendation rate on Facebook from 35 reviews — among highest ratings for area childcare
  • Staff know every child by name across classrooms — highly personalized care
  • Parents report children academically, emotionally, and socially ready for kindergarten
  • Daily photo updates and live classroom stream via app — exceptional parent transparency
  • No TVs in infant/toddler rooms; sanitized daily; fresh food served — strong health and development practices

Considerations

    2
    Lakeland Community College Teaching Learning Center
    7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    7.2/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    9
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Gold with all educators holding at least an Associate's degree — exceptional teacher qualifications
    • NAEYC-accredited laboratory school on a community college campus
    • Security code access plus dedicated on-campus law enforcement — high safety standards
    • Year-round full-time care (ages 16 months–pre-K) plus part-time preschool September–May
    • Discovery and guided play curriculum developed by degreed early childhood professionals

    Considerations

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      Beyond Our Dreams Academy, Llc
      4200 State Rt. 306, Kirtland, OH 44094
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Silver
      7.0/ 10
      Safety
      7
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      7
      K-ready
      7
      Teachers
      7
      Compassion
      7
      Mgmt
      8
      Culture
      7
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      7

      Strengths

      • 90% recommendation rate across 30 parent reviews — strong community endorsement
      • Parents describe it as "top of the list" for quality, with children feeling safe and having room to grow
      • State-of-the-art security system and indoor gym — above-average facilities
      • Accepts children ages 2 months–12 years with meals provided throughout the day
      • SUTQ Silver-rated with structured, play-based learning philosophy

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