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
The Ymca Oak Creek Y-Club is an ODJFS-licensed, Step Up To Quality Bronze-rated before and after school care program serving kindergarten through 5th grade at Oak Creek Elementary in Lewis Center, Ohio. The program accepts publicly funded childcare vouchers and offers extended hours (7am–6pm) with Kindergarten Plus all-day programming on non-school days, serving working families. Staff meet state background check requirements and training standards, and the curriculum follows the YMCA's youth development framework focused on belonging, achievement, and relationships, delivered through homework assistance, STEM projects, literacy activities, and daily physical fitness. The center has been part of the Olentangy district program since 1991. No public parent reviews are available for this specific location, making independent verification of parent experience unavailable.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
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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