Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt8
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — highest recognition tier for childcare quality
- 27+ years in operation — long-established community fixture with proven track record
- Large capacity (178 children) with full age range: infants through school-age
- Parent reviews praise staff as 'wonderful, caring, and so helpful'
- Teachers with 10+ years of tenure at this center — strong staff retention and continuity
- Owner-operators work on site daily — hands-on, invested leadership
- BBB A+ rating
- Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
Considerations
- September 2025 inspection resulted in partial compliance — corrective actions completed October 2025
- Very limited public reviews available — difficult to independently assess day-to-day experience
- No public website found — limited transparency about curriculum and program details
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion6
Mgmt7
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — highest recognition tier for childcare quality
- Located on Lee Eaton Elementary campus — convenient pickup, safe school-familiar environment
- YMCA Akron institutional backing — established organization with accountability standards
- Full-day care available on school closure days (Fun Days at Longwood YMCA branch)
- Wide coverage hours: 6:30 AM drop-off through 6:00 PM pickup on school days
- Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
- Activities include arts & crafts, outdoor play, gaga ball, and sport activities
Considerations
- School-age before/after school program only — not suitable for infants or toddlers
- Non-refundable $40 registration fee required
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Little Busy Beez Early Learning Childhood Center Llc
6.8/ 10
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion6
Mgmt7
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — highest recognition tier for childcare quality
- BBB A+ rating — no complaints on record
- Full age range: infants (6 weeks) through school-age (12 years)
- Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
- Self-described 5-star rated center with emphasis on safe, nurturing environment
Considerations
- Relatively new license (February 2023) — limited track record compared to longer-established centers
- No public website found — limited transparency about curriculum and staffing
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion6
Mgmt7
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — highest recognition tier for childcare quality
- Located on Northfield Elementary campus — convenient pickup, safe familiar school setting
- YMCA Akron institutional backing — established organization with accountability standards
- Full-day care on school closure days (Fun Days at Longwood YMCA branch)
- Wide coverage hours: 6:30 AM drop-off through 6:00 PM pickup on school days
- Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
- Activities include arts & crafts, outdoor play, gaga ball, and sport activities
Considerations
- School-age before/after school program only — not suitable for infants or toddlers
- Non-refundable $40 registration fee required
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Founded 1977 - over 45 years of continuous community service in Northfield
- Full-day and part-time programs for 6 weeks through Kindergarten, plus before/after school care K-4th grade
- Large capacity (180 children) with USDA-compliant meals: breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks from on-site commercial kitchen
- Christian developmental philosophy across five domains: cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual
- Summer camp program available for school-age children
- Hours 6:15 AM - 6:00 PM Monday-Friday with school bus transportation for before/after school families
Considerations
- SUTQ: Bronze - below Gold peers in the area
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
- Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community
Considerations
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music6
Infant care5
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Free diapers, wipes, formula, and transportation included — unusually strong family support
- No registration fee — lower barrier to enrollment
- Creative Curriculum approach used for educational programming
- Separate classrooms for each age group with ProCare app for daily photo/video updates
- Wide hours: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM Monday-Friday
- Accepts subsidies and vouchers; accommodates children with special needs
- Homework assistance and summer camp programs for school-age children
Considerations
- SUTQ: Not Rated — no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
- No public website found — limited transparency about programs and staffing
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