Milan, OH · Erie · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Milan, Ohio

Milan, Ohio, is the birthplace of Thomas Edison, who was born here in 1847 and spent his formative years in this historic village before his family moved to Michigan. In the 1800s, the Milan Canal transformed the town into the world's second-largest grain export port, with peak activity in 1847 bringing over 650 wagons in a single day and shipping 20,000 bushels of grain. Today, Milan preserves both legacies: the Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum maintains the home where the legendary inventor spent his childhood, and the village's historic downtown reflects its era as a thriving canal-port community. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Milan, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Little Me Learning Center Llc
11001 Sr 250 Unit A7, Milan, OH 44846
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • BBB Accredited since 2017 with A+ rating - strong business trustworthiness
  • Staff praised as very nice to kids with healthy meals provided
  • Arts and crafts activities offered in a nurturing environment
  • Multiple programs: daycare and preschool/school-age care
  • Owner-operated since 2016 by Melissa Frey - consistent leadership

Considerations

  • SUTQ: Not Rated - no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
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Little Me Learning Center (Preschool And School Age)
11001 U.S. 250 - Unit A9, Milan, OH 44846
★ 4.5 (1 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • BBB Accredited since 2017 with A+ rating
  • Staff praised as very nice to kids with healthy meals provided
  • Arts and crafts activities offered
  • Multiple programs: daycare and preschool/school-age care

Considerations

    3
    Milan Child Development Center
    12306 St Rt 13, Milan, OH 44846
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.4/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Child development center and preschool serving ages 6 weeks to 5 years in Milan
    • Play-based curriculum focused on social-emotional, language, literacy, cognitive, and physical development
    • Biblical instruction and principles integrated into learning environments
    • Listed with Erie County Cares education providers directory

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: Not Rated - no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
    • No public website found - limited program transparency for prospective families
    4
    Little Wonders Presbyterian Preschool
    225 Williams St, Huron, OH 44839
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.1/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    5
    Compassion
    5
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    5

    Strengths

    • Licensed faith-based preschool in Huron, OH serving Erie County families
    • Presbyterian church-affiliated program supporting early childhood development
    • Small class setting for young children in community setting

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: Not Rated - no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
    • No public website found - limited program transparency
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