Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Macedonia. 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 Macedonia. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Macedonia. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Longwood Branch Ymca is a SUTQ Gold (5-star) rated facility operated by the Akron Area YMCA in Macedonia, Ohio, serving preschool-age and school-age children with a 60-year track record since 1966. The center offers a comprehensive program combining preschool with before and after-school enrichment, summer day camp, and youth sports—all under one roof—with a curriculum enriched by weekly gymnastics, art, and music activities. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, it provides extended hours supporting working families. While the SUTQ Gold rating reflects the YMCA network's quality standards, publicly available parent reviews are limited, making an in-person tour a valuable step for families considering enrollment.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Preschool, before and after school enrichment, summer day camp, and youth sports.
What sets it apart: Operated by the Akron YMCA. Hours 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday, closed weekends.
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