Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Maumee 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 Maumee. 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 Maumee. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Maumee. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcareSUTQ Gold
Little Scholars Academy is an Ohio-licensed center-based provider at 1561 Henthorne Drive in Maumee, serving infants through preschool children. The center earned a Step Up to Quality Gold rating and employs a knowledge-based curriculum designed to foster independence, responsibility, and coordination through age-appropriate learning techniques tailored to individual learning styles. Its multi-age programming and personalized instructional approach provide a structured foundation for early childhood development.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Describes a knowledge-based curriculum that fosters independence, responsibility, and coordination using age-appropriate learning techniques. No named philosophy (e.g., Montessori/Reggio) is specified.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool. No specific enrichment activities (music, languages, sports, arts, field trips, before/after care, or summer camp) are detailed on the site.
What sets it apart: References an available food menu. No accreditations, awards, operating hours, ratios, security features, or tuition are stated. Located in Maumee, OH.
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