Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Oregon. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Oregon. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
childcareSUTQ Bronze
Creative Learning Center in Oregon, OH serves infants as young as 6 weeks through school-age children up to 12 years, offering a comprehensive continuum of care from Little Learners through school-age programs. The center employs Creative Curriculum and Common Core-aligned teaching strategies emphasizing foundational skills, love, and joy in learning. Programs include an innovative Junior Kindergarten track for young 5-year-olds needing additional preparation, alongside before/afterschool care, STEM activities, homework support, and enrichment camps. A distinctive feature is the availability of in-center behavioral and mental health support, complemented by transportation assistance and connections to community resources—strengths that reflect nine years of operation and a stated commitment to parent-teacher partnership.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies with a focus on strong foundations starting early, incorporating Common Core standards and ECE learning frameworks. Emphasizes love, security, and joy alongside opportunities to grow and develop.
Programs & activities: Programs for ages 6 weeks to 12 years: Little Learners (infants), Preschool/Pre-K, Junior Kindergarten, and school-age care with STEM activities, homework support, and healthy meals. Also before/afterschool care, holiday and break care, spring break and summer camps.
What sets it apart: Also offers in-center behavioral and mental health services, transportation assistance, and woman and child resources. Markets nine years of operation and parent-teacher collaboration; tagline: Building the Community, one Child at a Time.
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