Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Plain City 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 Plain City. 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 Plain City. 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 Plain City. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Plain City. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Dublin Latchkey - Depp is an Ohio-licensed, Step Up To Quality-recognized after-school childcare program for elementary school-age children in Plain City. The program emphasizes STEM and social-emotional learning through structured weekly instruction in math, science, cultural studies, and cooperative learning, supplemented by enrichment courses in robotics, sign language, art, videography, and PBS SciGirls STEM activities. Annual community events—art contests, a Latchkey Olympics, and cultural celebrations—foster engagement and belonging among families in the local school community. As an after-school program only, it complements rather than replaces full-day childcare options.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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Best Arts & Music
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