Earned the highest safety score in Springfield. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Springfield. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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childcare
Right At School At Perrin Woods Elementary is a before- and after-school care program operating at ten elementary schools across the Springfield City School District, offering on-site care from 6:30 am through 6:00 pm. The program features over 180 structured enrichment activities spanning math and science, literacy, arts, outdoor learning, and community service, along with dedicated homework help in age-appropriate pods where children often complete assignments before returning home. Flexible scheduling, financial assistance options, and subsidy voucher acceptance (PFCC) make the program accessible to working families across income levels. While the program is backed by a national company with standardized curriculum and training protocols, public parent reviews specific to this Springfield location are not available to verify local experience, and the absence of an Ohio Step Up To Quality rating leaves the facility's quality standing unverified by state benchmarks.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion6.0
Management4.0
Culture4.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Structured before/after-school program emphasizing learning, playing and growing, built around Disguised Learning activities. Prioritizes social-emotional development and self-directed exploration alongside homework support.
Programs & activities: Homework help in age-appropriate pods, 180+ Disguised Learning activities (math, science, literacy, nature, arts, community service), daily The Right Moves Fitness Blast, games and sports, Junior Educators leadership, Town Hall sessions, and full-day camps during school breaks.
What sets it apart: Hours 6:30am before school to 6:00pm after school across 10 Springfield City School District elementary schools. Monthly pricing roughly $51-$320 depending on program; 10% sibling and military discounts, financial assistance and subsidy programs available.
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