Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Lewis Center across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Lewis Center. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Lewis Center. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Lewis Center. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Children's Discovery Place is a top-rated, center-based childcare provider in Lewis Center, Ohio, serving infants through school-age children with a seven-time Step Up to Quality Award winner distinction. The center emphasizes intentionally small classrooms and low child-to-teacher ratios, using The Creative Curriculum—a nationally acclaimed, research-validated program tailored individually to each child rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Signature enrichment activities including Science Fairs, Mathapalooza, Read-A-Thons, and music concerts foster early learning across literacy, mathematics, and science. Security features such as key code entry and closed-circuit TV monitoring, combined with educated staff and flexible part-time and summer camp options, make it a strong choice for working families.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care9.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management9.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses The Creative Curriculum, described as a nationally acclaimed, research-validated program covering literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Child-centered and individualized, with lesson plans and routines customized per child rather than a large-scale cookie-cutter approach.
Programs & activities: Science Fairs, Mathapalooza, Read-A-Thons, Artist Shows, and Music Concerts. Infant and toddler care (ages 6 weeks-10 years), preschool and school-age programs with part-time options, summer camp for school-age children, and transportation to nearby elementary schools.
What sets it apart: Seven-time Step Up To Quality Award Winner. Security includes key code entry, closed-circuit TV monitoring, and fire/safety systems. Emphasizes low ratios, small class sizes, educated staff, and perks like Free Pizza Fridays.
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Top 3 in Lewis Center
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Best Curriculum
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Lewis Center. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Lewis Center. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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