Ravenna, OH · Portage · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Ravenna, Ohio

Founded in 1799 as the seat of Portage County, Ravenna has a storied place in American history: on February 15, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln stopped at the town's railroad station en route to his inauguration, stepping out to address an enthusiastic crowd who greeted him with cannon salutes. One of the stops was specifically to pick up local resident Horace Y. Beebe, whose convention vote had been pivotal in securing Lincoln's Republican nomination. The city's early industrial heritage included the Quaker Mill Company, which began operations in Ravenna in 1877 and became one of the town's largest employers before growing into the national Quaker Oats brand. We analyzed all 8 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Ravenna, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Portage Learning Centers - R
4833 Harding Ave, Ravenna, OH 44266
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality: Gold — highest SUTQ rating; meets rigorous curriculum and staff quality standards
  • Federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs — comprehensive health, nutrition, social services, and education at no cost to eligible families
  • Multi-site organization operating four Head Start centers across Portage County — established regional operator with depth of resources
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

  • Income-eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying low-income families only
2
Planet Earth Preschool
4129 State Route 14, Ravenna, OH 44266
★ 5 (6 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.6/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Serving the Ravenna community since 1998 - 26+ years of experience
  • Ohio 4-star Step Up to Quality rated center
  • Parents praise supportive and respectful family-centered approach
  • Programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and summer camp

Considerations

    3
    Ravenna Christian School
    6401 State Route 14, Ravenna, OH 44266
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • 100% recommendation rating from 9 Facebook reviews — strong parent satisfaction signal
    • Ohio Step Up To Quality: Bronze — meets baseline state quality standards
    • Bible-based curriculum integrated with academic excellence — structured character development alongside core learning
    • Small class sizes with individualized attention emphasized — quality instructional environment
    • Summer camp with field trips to Akron Zoo and local attractions — enriched seasonal programming

    Considerations

    • Religious/faith-based environment — may not be appropriate for all families
    • No Google or Yelp reviews to independently verify Facebook rating
    • Hours (6 AM - 6 PM) are standard but no extended evening or weekend options noted
    4
    Amanda'S Garden
    6709 Cleveland Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266
    ★ 2.8 (20 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

      5
      Tots Learning Center
      263 S Prospect St, Ravenna, OH 44266
      ★ 3.4 (9 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      5.7/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Christian daycare and outreach ministry of First United Methodist Church
      • Clean facility with plenty of toys and activities indoors and outdoors
      • Staff issues addressed quickly and professionally per parent reviews
      • Ohio-licensed childcare center in the heart of Ravenna

      Considerations

        6
        Kid Watch
        4081 Rock Spring Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.6/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio-licensed childcare center offering before-school and after-school care at a church facility in Ravenna
        • One positive parent review found: described as a great place for after-school care while parents are at work
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

        Considerations

        • No SUTQ quality rating — has not completed Ohio Step Up To Quality program assessment
        • No website found; limited public information about curriculum or programming
        7
        Southeast Cooperative Nursery School
        4081 Rock Spring Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.6/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio-licensed cooperative nursery school established in 1978 — long community history and parent-involvement model
        • Nonprofit organization (EIN 34-1256113) — parent-driven governance and community accountability
        • Cooperative model typically means high parent participation in classroom activities — strong family engagement by design

        Considerations

        • No SUTQ quality rating — has not completed Ohio Step Up To Quality program assessment
        • Cooperative structure may require significant time commitment from parents — not suitable for all families
        8
        United Legacy Academy Lcc
        420 South Prospect Street, Ravenna, OH 44266
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.6/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio-licensed childcare center in downtown Ravenna offering early childhood development programming
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
        • Personalized care approach with variety of educational and recreational activities tailored to individual needs

        Considerations

        • No SUTQ quality rating — has not completed Ohio Step Up To Quality program assessment
        • No website found; very limited public information about curriculum or staff qualifications
        9
        Apple Tree Preschool
        8223 Park Ave, Garretsville, OH 44231
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.6/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Nonprofit preschool operated by Garrettsville UMC — community-rooted, faith-affiliated program
        • Focuses on meeting each child individual needs with individualized curriculum planning
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

        Considerations

        • No SUTQ quality rating — has not completed Ohio Step Up To Quality program assessment
        • Preschool-focused program (ages 24 months+); does not serve infants
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