Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Utica across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Utica. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Utica. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Utica. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Utica. 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 Utica. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Kids Educare Academy (KEA), LLC in Etna, Ohio is a multi-location provider operating ten SUTQ 5-star rated locations across the state. With over 50 years of experience, the organization uses Creative Curriculum to foster confidence, creativity, and critical thinking through discovery-based learning. The center at 12958 National Road SW, Unit C serves children in a childcare program and offers Head Start enrollment for qualifying families, combining affordability with evidence-based practices that exceed Ohio state standards.
Safety5.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management9.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 3 in Utica
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Best Curriculum
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Utica. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Utica. 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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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Utica. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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