Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Mansfield. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Mansfield. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Mansfield. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Mansfield. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Clover Hill Early Learning Center, a two-campus provider on Park Ave. W. in Ontario, serves infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 10 years) with extended weekday hours (6:30 AM–5:30 PM). Founded in 2023 by a former school principal, it achieved SUTQ's highest 5-Star rating in just 90 days—the fastest such rating in Ohio—powered by a play-based, developmentally rich curriculum emphasizing hands-on exploration, empathy, and real-life experiences. Parents consistently praise staff as "all excellent and very caring and attentive to each child's needs." The program includes nature-based playground activities, social-emotional learning with a diversity focus, kindergarten-readiness preparation, guest experiences from local musicians and emergency responders, on-site breastfeeding facilities, and secure check-in via the Brightwheel app; all staff hold minimum Early Childhood Education qualifications. The center's rapid rise and strong staff marks are noteworthy, though independent parent reviews remain sparse at present.
Safety5.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based, developmentally rich approach. States children learn best through hands-on exploration, empathy, and real-life experiences.
What sets it apart: Hours Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-5:30 PM; ages 6 weeks to 5 years. On-site breastfeeding area, healthy snacks provided, on-site parking. Security via restricted entry access and Brightwheel app check-ins/photo updates. Staff hold minimum Early Childhood Education qualification. Two campus locations in Ontario, Ohio.
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