Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Mt Orab. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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The Gingerbread House in Mt Orab is an established, licensed center-based provider serving infants through school age since 2004, with extended operating hours from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The program uses a play-based curriculum targeting six developmental areas and provides complimentary meals along with before/after school care. Its strong Facebook community rating (94% recommend) reflects local loyalty and use of Brightwheel for daily parent communication. However, parent reviews from 2017–2018 include serious allegations of physical discipline and staff-related concerns, and employee reviews cite low pay and management issues; prospective families should seek clarification on current practices and staffing stability before enrollment.
Safety3.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion4.0
Management4.0
Culture4.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning approach that develops social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills, focused on kindergarten readiness. Curriculum covers communication, social-emotional development, motor skills, expressive arts, phonics/reading/writing, and mathematics.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants (6 weeks) through school age (up to 12 years), including infant care, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, and school-age. Before/after school care with homework support and enrichment activities.
What sets it apart: Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided. Operating hours 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday-Friday. Uses Brightwheel app for daily updates and photos. Operating since 2004; 5-star Google rating.
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