Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Ottawa. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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Kids Count Kalida Llc is a DCF-licensed childcare center serving the full age range from infants through school-age children in Kalida, Putnam County, with a licensed capacity of 65. Operating since 2016, the center participates in the federally funded USDA Child Care Food Program, ensuring USDA-compliant meals and snacks for enrolled children. The absence of a public website and lack of available parent reviews limit transparency for prospective families exploring the center's programs and operations.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion5.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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Top 10 in Ottawa
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Best Infant Care
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Ottawa. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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