South Lebanon, OH · Warren · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in South Lebanon, Ohio

South Lebanon is the oldest town in Warren County, Ohio, founded in 1795 as part of the Symmes Purchase. Originally known as Deerfield, the village was renamed South Lebanon in 1871 when the railroad was built through the area. The town's early settler Gen. David Sutton served as Warren County's first Clerk of Courts when the county was organized in 1803. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in South Lebanon, 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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The Goddard School
59 Vista Ridge Drive, South Lebanon, OH 45065
★ 5 (10 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.3/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Exceptional 5.0/5 Google stars from 10 reviews - parents consistently praise quality
  • SUTQ Gold rated - highest Ohio quality designation
  • Wonder of Learning curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities
  • Full age range infant through school-age served
  • COGNIA or Goddard national accreditation standards maintained at all locations
  • Staff praised as caring and genuinely invested in child development

Considerations

  • National franchise model - experience depends on individual owner/director
2
Primrose School Of South Lebanon
719 Corwin Nixon Blvd, South Lebanon, OH 45065
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
6.9/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Balanced Learning curriculum - research-informed blend of purposeful play and character development
  • Ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with comprehensive full-day programs
  • Primrose national network with independently accredited quality standards
  • SEA accredited - independently verified quality standard
  • Daily updates via parent communication app

Considerations

  • SUTQ: Not Rated - no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
3
South Lebanon Early Learning Center
99 Section St., South Lebanon, OH 45065
★ 4.4 (3 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Head Start program run by Warren County Community Services at 99 Section St
  • Free preschool for income-eligible families; accepts children with disabilities
  • Child care assistance available; serves South Lebanon and surrounding Warren County

Considerations

    4
    Morrow Early Childhood Development Center, Inc.
    5275 Morrow Cozaddale Rd, Morrow, OH 45152
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Licensed center serving infants through school age; capacity 57; subsidized care accepted
    • Serves Warren County families in Morrow with full-age-range childcare
    • Caring, safe, and engaging activities meeting individual needs of young learners

    Considerations

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