Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Springfield. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
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 K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Springfield. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Springfield. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
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
Risen Christ Lutheran Preschool in Springfield offers Christ-centered education from preschool through 7th grade, allowing families to remain in a single faith-based school community for years. Nationally accredited by NLSA and a member of Ohio District LCMS, the school integrates academic rigor with character development and has served over 3,000 students since 1992. Extended care and special education support cater to working families, and parent reviews on GreatSchools and Private School Review are consistently strong (5.0/5 across both platforms). As a private faith school, tuition is higher than licensed childcare centers, and limited Google review coverage may require in-person evaluation for prospective families.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based, Christian approach. States its mission is to educate and inspire the heart and mind of each child to become a well-rounded individual who knows and loves God.
Programs & activities: Preschool program, extended care, extracurricular activities and clubs (described as fostering self-confidence, leadership, teamwork, life skills), field trips, and special education services.
What sets it apart: Nationally accredited by NLSA; member of the Ohio District LCMS. Operating since 1992 with over 3,000 students served; markets a nurturing, faith-based environment and use of latest technology and instructional practices.
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Best K-Ready
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Best Culture
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Best Extracurriculars
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