Earned the highest arts & music score in Lewis Center. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
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childcare
Eastgate Ela is a locally owned, values-driven academy at 7810 Graphics Way in Lewis Center, Ohio, opened in January 2024, serving infants through school-age children. The facility spans approximately 10,000 square feet and draws on five mainstream educational philosophies—Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Montessori, Froebel, and HighScope—to shape its play-based approach. With an indoor gym, two exterior playgrounds, security systems, and on-site meals provided daily, the center operates 6:30am–6:00pm Monday–Friday. As a newly opened location without public reviews or Step Up To Quality designation, its track record at this specific site remains to be established.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: The page references five mainstream early education philosophies (Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Montessori, Froebel, HighScope) but does not state which one Eastgate Academy itself uses.
Programs & activities: Offers age-based programs for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-School, Pre-K, and School Age. No specific enrichment activities are detailed on this page.
What sets it apart: Marketed as locally owned and values-driven, emphasizing community, connection, and genuine care, and as high-quality, affordable care. Two Central Ohio locations (Blacklick and Hilliard); a security page is referenced. No accreditations, awards, hours, meals, ratios, or tuition details stated.
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