🏆 Ranked #2 in Paulding & Scott · 5.9 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Paulding & Scott
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Paulding & Scott across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Paulding & Scott. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Paulding & Scott. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Paulding & Scott. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Little Sprouts Early Learning Center is a faith-based childcare provider operating as a ministry of Paulding Church of the Nazarene, serving infants through school-age children at 210 Dooley Drive in Paulding, Ohio. Licensed through the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and participating in SUTQ, the center emphasizes developmentally appropriate learning experiences grounded in spiritual growth. Comprehensive safety measures include 24/7 video surveillance across all classrooms and outdoor areas, with staff trained in CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention. Extended weekday hours from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. accommodate working families seeking flexible, faith-integrated early care.
Safety7.0
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: No specific curriculum model named. Mission emphasizes developmentally appropriate learning experiences encouraging physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
What sets it apart: Faith-based; a ministry of Paulding Church of the Nazarene incorporating spiritual growth. Serves infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and school-age children. Hours: childcare Mon-Fri 6:00am-5:30pm; preschool & pre-K 8am-11am.
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Best Infant Care
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Best Culture
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