Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lewis Center. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Arts & Music
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
YMCA Alum Creek Y-Club is a school-age afterschool program located at 2515 Parklawn Drive in Lewis Center, serving kindergarten through fifth grade students. As part of the YMCA of Central Ohio's network and accredited through Ohio Step Up To Quality at the Silver level, the program combines homework assistance with STEM projects, literacy activities, and daily physical fitness. All staff meet Ohio's background check and training requirements, and the center accepts publicly funded child care vouchers, making it accessible to subsidy-eligible families. Operating since 1991 with extended hours (7:00am–6:00pm) and weekly rates ranging $74–$149 for grades 1–5, the program serves Olentangy Elementary through the district's Kindergarten Plus full-day offering. Parent feedback is unavailable for this specific location, and families seeking infant or full-day toddler care would need to look elsewhere.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: YMCA youth development "Raising The BAR" framework focused on Belonging, Achievement and Relationships, guided by core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Programs & activities: Homework assistance, STEM projects, literacy and reading activities, physical fitness, and before/after school care. Kindergarten Plus offers full-day programming on non-school days aligned with the district kindergarten curriculum.
What sets it apart: ODJFS-licensed with most sites quality-rated through Ohio's Step Up To Quality. Before care opens 7:00am and after care closes 6:00pm; 34+ years serving Olentangy since 1991 across 50+ sites; 10% sibling discount; financial assistance available; 2025-26 weekly rates for grades 1-5 range $74-$149.
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