Stonybrook ELC is one of the two best preschools in Gahanna. It offers small class sizes and two…read moreteachers for each class. The director of the school, Becky Kidwell, is very sweet and accomidating. She often stops in the classrooms to get to know the chlidren and their families. The staff is very warm and is devoted to helping prepare the children for school. The curriculum has an academic focus and the children learn to write their names, bring items from home to share for each letter of the alphabet, enjoy singing with the music teacher once a week and benefit from a very nice outdoor playground and an inside gym room with equipment, parachuttes, balls, and scooters. The school does not do field trips, which differentiates it from the other local preschool at St. Luke's. Like all schools, some teachers in this school are favored over others, and the teacher responsible for the 5-year-old preschool class is one of the best teachers I've ever met. She is warm, keeps her kids in line, ensures they are ready for kindergarten, and truly cares about the welfare of the children. The school offers two-day, three-day, and 5-day programs and all of its classes are half day (9-11:30 or 12:30-3). The rates are very affordable. Registration for the following year opens to the public opens in February every year and some years, spots in the school fill up quickly-especially for the morning programs. On registration day, parents often line up at 6am. While the school was founded by and is housed at Stonybrook United Methodist Church, they do not teach religion in the classes and the preschool is a seperate entity from the church. The school hosts a Halloween Parade of Costumes, a Thanksgiving Feast, Valentine's Day and Christmas parties, which all classes participate in. My only complaint with the school is that it does not offer curb-side check in for children. This is a minor detail but, for me, it meant that I had to park my van and lug my 3-year-old and her 1-year-old twin sisters in and out of the crowded hallways with all the other parents for pick ups and drop offs-no easy feat. Our experience with this preschool for all three of my children has been excellent.

My youngest child attends this preschool and she absolutely LOVES it! The teachers are so warm and…read morecaring towards their students and they challenge the students' abilities to prepare them for Kindergarten. They get the kids singing, dancing, playing, and learning. I was amazed at how much my child learned her first week! 100% reccomend this preschool to anyone looking!

I love this center so much. The director Ashley has been great ever since she started a few months…read more The kids are learning so much and they have a great time with everything KA offers.

My son was enrolled in Kiddie Academy for a month and during that time he was diagnosed with…read moreRSV/Bronchiolitis and Hand, Foot, and Mouth - two illnesses! This daycare had two incidents of Hand, Foot, and Mouth within a one-month time span. We pulled him out before it got worse. The lead infant teacher is kind, caring, and passionate about her job. I can't say the same for others. I've seen teachers and parents walk into the room barefoot or with sneakers on. I've seen uncleaned pacifiers given to children. Communication to parents is poor. When I reached out in writing to inform the school I was pulling my son out because we had been in the emergency room two times in one month and that he was sick, no one ever replied back to me but they deactivated our account. I wasn't going to write this review until that happened. That just shows you how much they care about your children. The only upside is the learning program. My son enjoyed all of the activities - water day, painting, etc. However, his health is more important and we can do those things from home safely. Proceed here with caution.

Actually the center is open at 6:30 am to 6:30 pm…read more Pickerington is growing at such a fast pace, the hours were made longer to meet the needs of families that fight traffic to get to work daily. Always greeted with a smile , the chlred are happy and are very quick learners. Best of all is the 3 acres of property they get to explore, made veggie gardens and plant pollinator plants to attract Monarch Butterflies. Stop by for a tour. They have nothing to hide and families are always welcome to check the hem out. If you prefer set up a private tour with Dee Dee our new Administrator by calling 614-833-1836. Now 39 years serving Pickerington and surrounding areas.

Child's Play has been caring for 1st Child since he was 3 months old. They have done a FANTASTIC…read morejob!!! They really love on him and care for him as if he was their own!!! Mandy & Lindsey have been absolutely a God send in caring for our little guy these past few months!! I have recommend several friends already and we appreciate the photos they send to us =)) We scoured all the local daycare's and really found this to be the most nurturing environment where the focus is on the kids and not on some regimented curriculum. While Child's Play is a Learning Center, I say it's a "Learning & Loving Center". I also love how, while the center is not Christian, the all of our caretakers are Christian and their gentle and loving spirit really shows from that!! I hope you give them a visit!!!

We were charged a registration fee $100, full field trip fee $375. During the second or third week…read morethe place got infested with lice... When I asked for a two week off to keep from the spread I was told I still had to pay. Also, when I chose to pull her out of daycare due to the infestation going on I was denied a field trip reimbursement. I will not be recommending this daycare in the future.

We started our first daughter at Brooksedge at 4 months old, after visiting several different…read moredaycares. She started in the youngest room and moved up to the next room just before we moved to Montreal, QC. After 3 1/2 years in Canada, we returned to Columbus and I contacted Brooksedge again - as well as reviewed several other locations again, in order to see how Brooksedge compared now to other daycares in the area. This time we were looking at taking two girls to the center, a 2yo and a 4yo. I was excited to hear that the center's Director, Amy, was still in charge. She is there nearly everyday when I arrive to drop the girls off and many days when I'm leaving too! The kids all seem to know her and she is obviously very involved in the daily routines. Their pricing includes a morning snack/breakfast around 8:00/8:30AM, lunch, and afternoon snack. For the littler ones, the tuition also includes wipes! I visited a Goddard School nearby and was shocked that their standard tuition didn't include lunch - I would've been packing one for each kid everyday, but paying the same price as Brooksedge. The center is tucked in-between a small strip of shops and a residential neighborhood. I don't think the exterior is incredibly impressive, but the interior is fantastic! The classrooms are open and colorful. They have floor to ceiling windows in most rooms to let in lots of light, and they cover them with curtains at naptime. The back hallway of the center is painted with a beautiful ocean mural. Everything is always clean, but without feeling sterile. I'm finding that the girls are trying and loving new foods, improving their writing and communication skills and having a LOT of fun. Honestly, I don't think they'd have as much fun if they were home with me all day! I always said that I wanted to find a place that was what I would do if I started a daycare and they've exceeded all of my expectations both times our kids have been enrolled. In fact, I'm learning from them too! They're a true partner in raising our kids. I don't worry that I'm away from my girls while I work. Brooksedge is doing a great job teaching them other valuable lessons during their time away from me about peer socialization, respect and trust in other adults as authority figures, and independence. Also, I find that our girls try new things (like new food) that they wouldn't try with me. Some mornings when I drop them off, the oldest tells me to "hurry up and go to work" because they are busy at "school" now. Many of the teachers have been with the school for several years - we saw some familiar faces when we returned. The teachers are fantastic! And let's be honest, they've assisted in raising a LOT more children then I'll ever raise on my own. They have some great tips for common challenges at each age level and by partnering with them, I'm learning to be a more efficient and effective parent. Parents pay a staggering amount for daycare, but with a center this great, I feel like I should be paying more.

We are so thankful for Enchanted Care! My son did kindergarten here with Ms. Bull (FANTASTIC…read moreTEACHER) and he learned so much. Now he is in K-Enrichment and has continued learning, coming home excited to tell us what he learned that day with Ms. Kylie. Our daughter started here as an infant, and that room is the best infant room in powell. Ms. Jenn was absolutely a rock star with our daughter. She is now in toddler 2 room, and she loves it! Highly recommend this school. Also, their Summer Program is SO FUN for the kids! Amber, the principal is so good with the kids. Communication is good as well.

My grand daughter goes here and I was thoroughly impressed when I arrived to pick her up early…read moreyesterday. The place is just adorable and super clean and the workers are so nice and polite! All the kids were smiling and happy! Top notch!

We selected Enchanted Care Learning Center based on recommendations from our family. It was a…read morefantastic decision. Both of our sons have thrived in the environment. The teachers and administrators care about their students and the curriculum is fun and age appropriate. We appreciate the level of communication we receive (daily reports of what the kids were up to, along with photos from the day), which allow us to engage in conversations with our kids when they say they "don't remember" what they did that day. We started each of our sons in intermediate class (age 3-4) and both have developed new skills, made new friends, and grown so much thanks to their teachers. We were also thrilled to learn that many of our neighbors send their kids to ECLC as well, so our boys are both entering elementary school with friends they've known for a few years.

My first experience with Columbus Gives Back was working with the group as a nonprofit partner. I…read morewas in need of volunteers for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a 5K walk. The leadership was great at communicating throughout the recruitment process. At the event, all staff members who worked with the volunteers loved doing so and the volunteers had great feed back too. I've also had the pleasure of volunteering myself. I love that the group offers a variety of organizations to become involved with. The flexibility has provided me a volunteer experience that works with my schedule. The other volunteers have always been wonderful and I know I'll continue to volunteer and recommend to friends. Thanks to Columbus Gives Back!

I can't even begin to describe how much volunteering with Columbus Gives Back has changed my…read moreinvolvement in Central Ohio. I have made legitimate friendships and had meaningful volunteering experiences. Sometimes, you just need to do something for someone else and CGB is an easy way to connect to volunteering events in the Columbus area. My favorite events locations include Meals on Wheels with LifeCare Alliance and the YWCA Family Center. Not only has CGB helped me help out the community, but I've had a chance to try some amazing restaurants with the volunteers after the events. I would highly recommend volunteering with this group if you're looking to meet people and do something good in the Columbus area.

Our son became a student at Glenwood this May, when he was 2-1/2 years old. We are very pleased…read morewith the care that he receives. He loves his teachers very much and it is evident that they love him, too! His safety and well-being is of the utmost importance to us. Any concerns we've had have been met with respect and understanding. The Director is always ready and willing to talk with a parent. The rates are very reasonable. We like how Glenwood runs like a typical school -- there are school pictures, Open House, parties for the different times of the year, Scholastic book orders, and Thanksgiving meal at lunch time with parents, to give just a few examples. Over the summer, Glenwood brought in Shizzle Dizzle Magic Show and they also brought the farm to the school! It's only been four and a half months but what we've experienced thus far has been positive. Glenwood was instrumental in our son becoming potty-trained. We are so pleased to have found a partner in our son's preschool years.