Awards Earned

Top 10 in Struthers

Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Struthers. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.

Best K-Ready

Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Struthers. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.

Best Arts & Music

Earned the highest arts & music score in Struthers. 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 Struthers. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.

Full Ranking Detail

childcare

Sunshine & Lollipops Day Care & Learning Center is an Ohio-licensed childcare center on Poland Ave in Struthers serving children ages 3 through 12. It offers preschool and Pre-K programming alongside after-school and summer camp services, providing flexible options for working families across multiple age groups. The center accepts publicly funded child care vouchers, expanding access for families with limited resources. With a licensed capacity of 45 children, it delivers multi-age programming in a single community setting.

Safety5.0

Curriculum6.0

Art / Music5.0

Infant care5.0

Kindergarten readiness6.0

Teacher quality6.0

Compassion6.0

Management6.0

Culture6.0

Extracurriculars7.0

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Top 10 in Struthers

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/ohio/major-cities/struthers/sunshine-lollipops-day-care-learning-center-llc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/rank-10-city.jpg" alt="Top 10 in Struthers - Sunshine & Lollipops Day Care & Learning Center, Llc - Struthers, OH" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Top 10 in Struthers Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Struthers. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring. </a>

Best K-Ready

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/ohio/major-cities/struthers/sunshine-lollipops-day-care-learning-center-llc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-kinder.jpg" alt="Best K-Ready - Sunshine & Lollipops Day Care & Learning Center, Llc - Struthers, OH" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best K-Ready Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Struthers. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum. </a>

Best Arts & Music

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/ohio/major-cities/struthers/sunshine-lollipops-day-care-learning-center-llc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-arts.jpg" alt="Best Arts & Music - Sunshine & Lollipops Day Care & Learning Center, Llc - Struthers, OH" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Arts & Music Earned the highest arts & music score in Struthers. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play. </a>

Best Extracurriculars

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/ohio/major-cities/struthers/sunshine-lollipops-day-care-learning-center-llc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-extra.jpg" alt="Best Extracurriculars - Sunshine & Lollipops Day Care & Learning Center, Llc - Struthers, OH" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Extracurriculars Earned the highest extracurricular score in Struthers. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum. </a>

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