Recognition of Excellence · Springfield, OH · 2026

Right At School At Snyder Park Elementary

1600 Maiden Ln, Springfield, OH 45504
🏆 Ranked #26 in Springfield · 5.4 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best for Safety
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Springfield. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Extracurriculars
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.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare

Right At School At Snyder Park Elementary provides before and after-school care at ten Springfield City School District elementary schools, offering families the convenience of on-site programming at their child's own school. The program features over 180 structured Disguised Learning activities spanning math, science, literacy, arts, and outdoor exploration, complemented by dedicated homework help in age-appropriate pods—many students complete assignments before heading home. Hours run from 6:30 am before school to 6:00 pm after school, with financial assistance and PFCC subsidy vouchers accepted, making the service accessible to income-eligible families. The program is operated by a national company with standardized training, though the specific Springfield location lacks a Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) rating and public parent reviews to independently verify local operational quality.

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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Best for Safety
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