Recognition of Excellence · Defiance, OH · 2026

Here To Grow Academy & Preschool

101 W. Rosewood, Defiance, OH 43512
🏆 Ranked #8 in Defiance · 5.8 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Defiance
Top 10 in Defiance
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Defiance. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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childcareSUTQ Silver

Here To Grow Academy & Preschool is an Ohio-licensed childcare center and preschool in Defiance with a philosophy centered on cognitive, social, and emotional development. It serves children in the preschool age range and accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers, making care accessible to subsidy-eligible families. A limited public review profile means the center's real-world parent experience remains difficult to independently verify from online sources alone.

Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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