🏆 Ranked #5 in Munroe Falls & Northfield Cent & Sagamore Hills & Silver Lake · 5.7 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Munroe Falls & Northfield Cent & Sagamore Hills & Silver Lake
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Munroe Falls & Northfield Cent & Sagamore Hills & Silver Lake. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Munroe Falls & Northfield Cent & Sagamore Hills & Silver Lake. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Munroe Falls & Northfield Cent & Sagamore Hills & Silver Lake. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Silver Lake YMCA Base is a licensed before and after school care program operated by YMCA Akron at 2970 Overlook Rd in Silver Lake, Summit County, serving school-age children on weekdays during the academic year. The program offers structured drop-off from 6:30am with pickup by 6pm on school days, afternoon snacks, homework assistance, and a balanced approach to social-emotional growth through activity choice and peer play. Fun Days programming extends care during school closures with arts, crafts, and outdoor activities at the YMCA Longwood Branch.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Well balanced curriculum includes afternoon snack, homework assistance, and learning new skills.
Programs & activities: Activity choice, play with peers, and positive social-emotional growth encouragement.
What sets it apart: Before and after school enrichment program operating on school days only, 7:00am drop-off and 6:00pm pickup. Fun Days offered when school is not in session.
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