Recognition of Excellence · South Lebanon, OH · 2026
South Lebanon Early Learning Center
99 Section St., South Lebanon, OH 45065
🏆 Ranked #3 in South Lebanon · 6.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in South Lebanon
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in South Lebanon across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in South Lebanon. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in South Lebanon. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in South Lebanon. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in South Lebanon. 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 South Lebanon. 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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South Lebanon Early Learning Center is a Head Start program run by Warren County Community Services at 99 Section St. in South Lebanon, Ohio, providing free preschool to income-eligible families and serving children with disabilities. Operated within Warren County's community service network, the center accepts child care assistance and extends access to families across South Lebanon and surrounding areas.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 3 in South Lebanon
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 3 in South Lebanon</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in South Lebanon across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Curriculum</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in South Lebanon. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Best Infant Care
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Infant Care</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in South Lebanon. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best Management
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Management</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in South Lebanon. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Arts & Music</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in South Lebanon. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Extracurriculars</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in South Lebanon. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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