Oh how I loved Indianola... thank god my parents were progressive enough to realize that not all…read morekindergartners were meant to sit in rows of desks! Indianola is an alternative school that allows kids to be kids - you start each day on the "carpet" as a group and then go to work stations around the classroom depending on what you want to pursue. Age groups are mixed, diversity is omnipresent and creativity ensues! I was mapping constellations in 3rd grade and did a project on Kwanzaa in 4th... not your run-of-the-mill elementary school experience. And try finding a better school motto than "friends are like rainbows." Can I go back to school here now? Please?

I went to Indianola Elementary from 1955 - 1961. Then it was more traditional in some ways, but…read morethere were students from the neighborhood, which was relatively poor, and students whose parents were professors at OSU. There was a section of the school for deaf and hard of hearing students, and kids were bused in from Fort Hayes Army Base. So it was a diverse, lively, nurturing place. But the picture here is Indianola Junior high, which is off of Fourth Street.

The Wellington is a wonderful school. Small class sizes, great sense of community and an excellent…read moreeducation. We have been very happy with our choice to send our son there. Highly recommended.

All three of our children have attended Wellington since Pre-K. Our older two are now in the Upper…read moreSchool (high school). It has been an exciting, enriching and rewarding experience for all three. Even though we live in a community with a nationally ranked public school system, we chose Wellington because of the small class size and personal attention that a school of Wellington's size can deliver. We have not been disappointed. Our children thrive academically. They also have the opportunity to be in the band, play three different sports (lax, basketball and soccer) throughout the year without worries of being cut from the team (Wellington has a "no cuts" policy) and they can be in theater productions. Wellington encourages diversity in student interests and demonstrates its commitment to diversity in its teachers and in the students it accepts. Wellington parents are friendly, involved and welcome at Wellington. While some schools emphasize "rigor," Wellington seeks "engagement." Wellington students are engaged, active learners who generally are inspired to learn more, do more. It's an amazing place.

We're here for the playground, so the review is just for that. Two playsets, plus hopscotch and…read moreother stuff marked on blacktop. Large fenced-in area, with benches for parents. Lots to climb, plenty of slides, etc. Baby K loved it. Marked "no pets," but people treat it as a dog park. Not an issue for us since we have 3 dogs, but in general big loose dogs and kids don't mix.

We're delighted with Clinton Elementary for our children! Currently located in the Short North at…read moreOld Hubbard, Clinton will be moving back into a newly renovated High Street/ Clinton Heights location in 2012. If you are a believer in public education and want a rigorous, safe and family-oriented education for your child, Clinton is a place to explore!

Best Childcare in town! Its small, very individualized for…read moreyour child, professional staff, great programing with a Christian environment. My grandkids were happy, healthy and prepared for school. They recently changed their name from Olentangy Church Child Care, to Just North Christian Childcare. Just the Right Place for you!

My son has been going to OCCCC since February and we absolutely love it! It's small so the classes…read moreare small and I don't ever worry that he may get lost in the shuffle. The teachers are amazing and so sweet and they're great with the kids. I was so nervous to put him in child care but they made me feel super comfortable and I have no worries when I drop him off each day. It's such a relief to know he is safe and well taken care of while I am working.

I can't really say much since my kids don't attend school here. They only come here once a week for…read moreCheer practice. The grounds are clean and the school is kept up. There are always lots of activities going on here. The school is in a very nice location.

Two playsets, both kinda far from parking but worth the walk. The one closest to the lot is for…read moreolder kids. Small, but lots of interesting climbing stuff and a fun fast slide. The other one is for little kids, fenced in, with an assortment of slides, climbing things, etc. Baby K loved both. A few small benches.

Although I have a personal background serving Special Ed. High School students for a number of…read moreyears, I must admit that the staff I met from the principal to the 3rd grade teachers exemplified what we want to see shaping our youth. By their positive and supportive actions with their students, teachers demonstrated a loving, caring, and nurturing model for individual and groups of students. As an educator, I witnessed teachers who gave of themselves to help build the character and moral fiber of their students. Students responded to the model set for them in that they we're recognized and awarded for "Good Citizenship" (how supportive kind, and encouraging they were to each other on a day-to-day basis). Parental involvement in children's education is encouraged by reading with their child at least 20 mins. a night and providing opportunities for children to continue reading on their own. A child's education in school is stressed as very important to success. Therefore, even if a child only attends school half a day because of a doctor's appointment Etc., it is important that they be in school the other half of that day. I was impressed by the rich learning environment and the positive responsiveness of the children I observed. In keeping with the importance of reading, I was encouraged that they were having a Book Fair while we were there which then carried over into the next day. Needless to say, I added to the support of the school and the children in our home by participating greatly in the Book Fair. I was told that they will provide another Book Fair next February. The school is in need of people who would be willing to volunteer their time and services to help in the Book Fair or just to assist teachers in the classroom.