Strengths
- Gold (5-star) SUTQ rated — highest Ohio quality tier; licensed continuously since 1984 — 40+ year track record
- Seven classrooms and two age-appropriate playgrounds — well-resourced facility for a church-based program
- Extended hours 6:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday-Friday with before/after school care and bus transportation
- Non-profit, church-owned and operated — mission-driven with no shareholder profit motive
- Serves ages 3-10 (60 preschool + 18 school age, capacity 78) — continuity from preschool through school age
Considerations
- October 2024 complaint inspection and January 2026 annual inspection both Partially Compliant — active compliance concerns at time of research
- No infant care (accepts ages 3+) — not suitable for families needing care before preschool age
- Faith-based setting at First Federated Church — may not suit all family backgrounds
Strengths
- Unique curriculum includes Spanish, Sign Language, yoga, Zumba, and visits from park rangers and librarians
- Multiple program options: 2-day, 3-day, Early 5s transitional kindergarten, and Mommy & Me classes
- Non-profit; licensed by Ohio DJFS; follows Ohio content standards for school readiness
Considerations
Strengths
- SUTQ Bronze rated — Ohio Step Up To Quality quality designation
- Faith-rooted childcare (Lakeview Assembly) with emphasis on nurturing, social-emotional development
- Broad age range: infants through school-age (licensed 0–5); before/after school care available
- Office hours 9:30 am–4:00 pm for parent contact; M–F operation
- Ohio license #2220026183
Considerations
- mgmt and culture scores reflect absence of public feedback
- Limited public program information available online