Community begins here at Kiddie Academy of Westerville. Our highly trained teachers create a nurturing environment where children can explore and learn. With our Life Essentials curriculum, the students participate in purposeful play through various learning centers. Not only will you see evidence of learning daily, teachers perform weekly assessments to track your child’s academic growth. With Kiddie Academy, your child will build a strong educational foundation.
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years (before/after school)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
Prep Academy Schools is a private preschool and elementary school serving children from infancy through kindergarten. We offer an advanced, individualized curriculum that maximizes each student’s learning potential, and exciting enrichment activities that develop creativity and enthusiasm towards learning. Our colorful classrooms are thoughtfully created to encourage learning while our large outdoor and indoor activity gyms are designed to develop gross motor skills. We invite you to visit us and discover what makes our school so special.
As a Doula, I work to provide authentic support & education to women who are expecting & to current mothers in Columbus and surrounding areas. I provide nonjudgemental and unbiased support throughout pregnancy, labor/birth, and postpartum. See my website for more details on how I can be a great addition to your birth or postpartum experience.
I am also certified as a Childbirth Educator so I host & teach my own Childbirth class called: Birth with Confidence. The upcoming date for this class is October 5th, 2019 [8:30am – 12:30pm] at the Olive Branch in Canal Winchester. See the website to register for this event!
Great things are happening at Foundations Learning Academy – we are committed to nurturing the whole child, with care, kindness and compassion – as though each child was their own.
We would love the chance to meet your family – schedule a tour today! This is a very exciting time in our growing centers, and we appreciate you taking the time to consider Foundations Learning Academy. We can’t wait to meet you!
Dedicated Educators: Our low turnover rate and teacher-child ratios are better than industry standards. Our teachers stay with us because they are happy and satisfied with the work they do. Along with providing a challenging preschool and pre k curriculum, we interact with the kids in a friendly, caring and encouraging manner all day, every day.
First Rate Curriculum: Did you know 90% of our students can read before they start kindergarten? That’s just one example of why our preschool and pre k curriculum is so important. Our programs are designed to teach and develop your child using various traditional approaches to learning using the Galileo Curriculum s well as non-traditional classes such as Spanish, yoga and art.
State of the Art Facilities: We understand that a convenient location is helpful for busy moms and dads. Our newly remodeled Hilliard Center and Dublin Center are close to 270 and easily accessible from anywhere in Columbus. Schedule a tour to see our facility, meet our director and other staff members, and get a sense of what our preschool is really like.
Great things are happening at Foundations Learning Academy – We are committed to nurturing the whole child, with care, kindness and compassion – as though each child was their own.
We would love the chance to meet your family – schedule a tour today! This is a very exciting time in our growing centers, and we appreciate you taking the time to consider Foundations Learning Academy. We can’t wait to meet you!
Dedicated Educators: Our low turnover rate and teacher-child ratios are better than industry standards. Our teachers stay with us because they are happy and satisfied with the work they do. Along with providing a challenging preschool and pre k curriculum, we interact with the kids in a friendly, caring and encouraging manner all day, every day.
First Rate Curriculum: Did you know 90% of our students can read before they start kindergarten? That’s just one example of why our preschool and pre k curriculum is so important. Our programs are designed to teach and develop your child using various traditional approaches to learning using the Galileo Curriculum s well as non-traditional classes such as Spanish, yoga and art.
State of the Art Facilities: We understand that a convenient location is helpful for busy moms and dads. Our newly remodeled Hilliard Center and Dublin Center are close to 270 and easily accessible from anywhere in Columbus. Schedule a tour to see our facility, meet our director and other staff members, and get a sense of what our preschool is really like.
Nanno connects parents with quality, curated care and unique experiences for kids. Book a great caregiver whenever (and wherever) you need one. All sitters are fully vetted.
We are Columbus’ largest music school. Our mission is to foster creativity, confidence and grit in students of all ages through fun and engaging music instruction. We offer private music lessons on piano, guitar, drums, voice, strings, winds and more! We also have a Children’s choir for ages 6-10 and Kindermusik classes for infants through age 4.
Central-Ohio Mamas needing experienced childcare & peace of mind: We’re your Village, you’re our Tribe.
Sitters Unlimited LLC is a local company established over 20 years ago, providing fully screened, experienced and quality babysitters to Central Ohio families in need. We continually hold an A+ rating with the BBB and are Central Ohio’s first & best in-home babysitting agency!
Founded by an Occupational Therapist
The Penmanship Lab is operated by Leslie Catlett MS, OTR/L. Leslie’s educational background and clinical experience equip her to identify and remediate deficits in a child’s handwriting.
MISSION
The mission of The Penmanship Lab is to provide quality handwriting coaching to foster a natural and automatic skill, improve legibility and efficiency while having FUN!
Is Handwriting Coaching WRITE for your child?
Handwriting coaching is a great option for a child who is struggling with handwriting. There are various factors that may be contributing to sloppy or illegible handwriting (i.e. fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual motor skills, incorrect pencil grasp, and limited instruction of letter formation); all of which can be easily identified and remediated by a handwriting coach.
We are a top-quality Child Care center, conveniently located on Yearling Road. We want you to know that caring for your children is a responsibility and privilege that we take very seriously. We are a three-star day care center, which means lower class sizes more individualized learning for your children. This is extremely important when considering options for your child’s preschool education. Children that have developed a special bond with their teachers have a wonderful opportunity to grow, learn and develop in a warm, safe and loving environment. Our child care center provides this environment.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm
Ages: 6 weeks – school age
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
Like any parent, you want the best for your child. So providing them with the best child care is important. Here at Learning Ladder Preschool & Day Care, our goal is to help our young children develop fine motor and sensory skills and develop language skills. Our personal program promotes self-esteem in your child and prepares them for the next steps in their lives. Our primary objective is to assist parents in raising well-rounded and socially adjusted children. We also prepare and serve nutritious meals at no extra cost
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
For 30 years, The Goddard School® has been a trusted name among families. At The Goddard School located in Westerville (Polaris), OH, on-site owner Steve Powell strives to provide the highest-quality learning program. The play-based F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) ensures the School meets high standards specific to early learning, development and care. The program is grounded in research on how children learn best: children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun.
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years (before/after school)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
Primrose School at Polaris opened in February 2011 and we continue to provide a high quality educational experience for your child. Each classroom has a unique balanced learning curriculum which balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. We offer enriching experiences in reading, science, technology, art, math, music, life skills, foreign language, physical development and gardening to help children build Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts. At Primrose Schools we believe who children become is as important as what they know and we consider it an honor to be part of your child’s wondrous journey into educational discovery. We would love the opportunity to show you our school. Please feel free to call us today to set up a tour. We hope to meet you soon!
Ages: 6 weeks – 3rd grade (before/after school)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
At The Goddard School of Powell, meeting the needs of the individual child is our highest priority. Our play-based F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) is designed to ensure that assessments of each child in the classroom guide the daily curriculum developed by our highly qualified, professional teaching staff while creating a loving, nurturing, and safe environment in which parents can trust. Our core values include fostering a well-rounded approach to learning, ensuring that our students are not just school ready, they are life-ready. We encourage children to discover and explore their interests, empowering them to become happy, confident, self-aware, empathetic, and self-directed. The teaching and enjoyment of manners, art, music and world cultures is just as integral to our curriculum as STEAM based learning. In addition, The Goddard School of Powell is proud to offer age appropriate enrichment programs including American Sign Language, Yoga, and Spanish beginning at 2.5 years old. We also recently introduced Chess at 3, a cutting edge enrichment program offered exclusively at our school. On-site owner Rebecca Burkholder encourages an open door policy and strives to build a partnership with parents to ensure we provide the highest possible quality experience for students and their families. We welcome you to visit our school to learn more!
Ages: 6 weeks – Kindergarten Enrichment; Before and After School up to age 10
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
Sunny Day Academy offers quality care and education for infants through kindergartners as well as before- and after-school care for children ages six to twelve. Our highly-qualified staff teaches a well-balanced curriculum that supports the learning of young children in a caring and comfortable environment that is conducive to the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of each individual child. Our state-of-the-art facilities feature warm, inviting classrooms along with imaginative indoor and outdoor play areas. Our high standard of excellence translates into everything we do, down to our advanced security system so that you have peace of mind knowing that your child is safe and secure. Through hands-on learning experiences in an atmosphere of support, children at Sunny Day Academy actively learn, develop, and achieve.
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years (before/after school)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:30pm
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
Primrose School at Pickerington opened in January 2009 and we continue to provide a high quality educational experience for your child. Each classroom has a unique balanced learning curriculum which balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. We offer enriching experiences in reading, science, technology, art, math, music, life skills, foreign language, physical development and gardening to help children build Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts. At PrimroseSchools we believe who children become is as important as what they know and we consider it an honor to be part of your child’s wondrous journey into educational discovery. We would love the opportunity to show you our school. Please feel free to call us today to set up a tour. We hope to meet you soon.
Jersey Weekday Preschool is a ministry of Jersey Church, where their mission is “Caring for people, and connecting them to Christ.” It is our goal at Jersey Weekday Preschool to provide an education rooted in our faith in Jesus, as we address the individual learning needs of each child. We provide academically rigorous curriculum while respecting developmentally appropriate practice. We believe that learning is active, social and play based, and strive to make our classroom environments places where students can engage in learning. It is our mission to create students who love to learn in order to prepare them for their future academic careers. We look forward to partnering with your family as we help your child take small steps towards great things!
Ages: 2.5 years old through 5 not yet in Kindergarten
Children flourish at Villa Montessori Preschool (VMP), a Montessori and Reggio-inspired program serving children 18-months to 6-years-old! VMP’s classrooms help children become self-motivated learners, following the Montessori principle that children are the facilitators of their education, the teacher a guide. Their authentic Montessori curriculum is further enhanced by a Reggio Emilia inspired arts and science program. Together, Montessori and Reggio create S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) as core components of their respective curriculum. Villa Montessori Preschool, located adjacent to the JPMorgan Chase campus and the Polaris Fashion Place operates year-round. It’s our job to make your child’s experience a little less ordinary…and a whole lot more memorable!
Ages: 18 months – 6 years
Schedule: All ages:
M/T/W/R/F = 7am – 6pm
M/W/F = 7AM – 6PM
T/R = 7AM – 6PM
Registration Deadline: open enrollment
Children’s Discovery Place at Polaris serves children ages 6 weeks to 10 years of age. Our specialty is quality Infant and Toddler Care, while providing an enriching educational program for Preschool and School Age. A variety of part-time schedules are offered for Preschool and School-Age. We deliver exceptional care and exceptional education through strict quality review, low child to teacher ratios, an educated and experienced teaching staff, and a nationally acclaimed educational program, The Creative Curriculum, based on proven learning philosophies and the latest research. If you are looking for a smaller, more exclusive center that views your child as an individual with enormous potential, then Children’s Discovery Place is for you! We are not a mega-chain and we do not believe in large scale cookie-cutter approaches to child care. Every child is different and special and we customize our lesson plans, educational curriculum, special events and daily routines around them.
Ages: 6 weeks – 10 years
Schedule: Full time Monday- Friday 7am-6pm. Part time- 2 or 3 days 7am-6pm. Pre-K Part time can be half days in the morning.
Registration Deadline: open enrollment
For 30 years, The Goddard School® has been a trusted name among families. At The Goddard School located in Hilliard, OH, on-site owners Kim Eagle and Bill Eagle strive to provide the highest-quality learning program. The play-based F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) ensures the School meets high standards specific to early learning, development and care. The program is grounded in research on how children learn best: children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun.
Ages: 6 weeks – Kindergarten Enrichment; Before and After School up to age 12
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
École Maison (A-cole May-zon) means “School House” in French—and that’s just how we see it—our school is an extension of your home.
Since opening our doors in May 2007, we have been privately owned and locally operated. We pride ourselves on our quality learning environment, our structured yet flexible approach, our energetic and caring staff, our curriculum-based classrooms and our truly-unique facility. We’re one of a kind….and we love being part of our community! We invite you to schedule a visit to see for yourself. why you will want your child to grow with us!
Ages: 6 weeks to 11 years of age
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 :00am-6:00pm
Registration Deadline: Year round
Our services include: Manicures, Pedicures, nexgen, acrylic, and gel. We also offer full body waxing, mink/silk individual eye lash extensions and eyebrow and eyelash tinting.
Is Your Child’s World Getting Smaller Because Of Their Anxiety?
- Does your child melt down or flip out before or after new experiences (baby sitters, new food, visits with family)?
- Do they complain of headaches and stomaches even though the doctor says they’re fine?
- Do they have trouble falling asleep because they’re worried about earthquakes, robbers, or what’s going to happen at school tomorrow?
I offer a 12-week program for thoughtful, sensitive, empathetic parents who are ready to turn their anxious kids into anti-worry super heroes. Strong Kids, Strong Families includes a 6-week virtual course (take at your own pace with lots of support), clear assignments, live events and a supportive, nonjudgmental community. Learn more and sign up for a free child anxiety assessment and consult at http://ChildAnxietySupport.com
Parenting an anxious child is not easy. Meltdowns, tantrums, tears and worry. These intense, sensitive children and teens are hard to parent. But you don’t have to go it alone. The Strong Kids, Strong Families child anxiety program gives you the keys to turning your anxious kid into an anti-anxiety super hero! This online psychoeducation and group support program offers weekly lessons to give you the tools you need to create a personalized, developmentally appropriate, and effective plan; live Live chats and group video calls to answer your questions and give you personalized answers so you move forward with confidence; CBT Family, a library of cognitive behavioral techniques, activities and resources to build skills in your family that fit your lifestyle and values, with lots of room for personalization; and a supportive community made up of other parents who know the rewards and challenges of parenting bright, sensitive, intense kids with anxiety and can offer non-judgmental info and support.
The 1.4-acre Heischman Park is located along Worthington-Galena Road. This small neighborhood park includes a playground, tot lot, picnic tables and a drinking fountain. The playground was renovated in 2016. Now utilized by neighboring residents, we know that pioneers traveled this way before. While digging in some flower beds, a parks crew technician found an old iron horseshoe from times past.
Welcome to the world of indoor rock climbing at Vertical Adventures!
Rock climbing is a fun and challenging sport that works both the mind and body. We have a wide range of climbing available that can be enjoyed by individuals young and old, adventuresome to reserved.
Visit us today to see what we’re all about!
Public, tuition-free community school opening in Fall 2024 for K-3rd grade. Mater Academy Preparatory is focused on college prep academics and an immersive music education program for all students. Our school focuses on rigor, relevancy to the real world and positive relationships in the classroom. Mater Academy, Inc. has provided quality education for over 25 years in states around the nation including Florida, Nevada, Arizona, and South Carolina. Mater Academy Preparatory will be the first school in Ohio for the organization and you don’t want to miss out on the chance to be a part of the first class at Mater Academy Prep!
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Community Montessori Columbus is a new, nonprofit child care center and Montessori school in the heart of Forest Park and Northland. Our mission is to provide affordable, fully-implemented Montessori education and child care to an intentionally diverse group of families in ways that promote social and environmental responsibility. CMC offers flexible full-week scheduling options for families with children between the ages of 2.5 and 6 years of age.
If you are interested in learning more about our program and exploring enrollment options, please visit our website at CommunityMontessoriColumbus.com and complete an Initial Interest Form!
Homemade food with attitude- great brunch and famous pancake balls and breakfast tacos! 2nd location in Harrison West.
This community park provides facilities for child and family friendly activities, as well as playground equipment. The basketball court and big shady trees are a plus, along with acorns to collect, swings and a play set.
Features
2.80 Acres
Clintonville Location
Facilities
Basketball Court
Picnicking
Playground
Shelterhouse
We offer both prenatal and postnatal breast/chestfeeding support. We specialize in optimal oral function to support the developmental skills needed for breast/chestfeeding, bottle feeding, and transitioning to solids.
At Aesthetica Surgery & Spa, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anne Taylor offers her Columbus, Ohio patients a full menu of offerings. She specializes in procedures for the face, breast, and body including breast augmentation, breast augmentation revision, tummy tuck, and facelift. Visit her website for more information about the services that she offers.
Paulettes Princess Parties is a full-service character production company with 80 plus characters to choose from. All cast members are talented singers, dancers, and actors who go through rigorous training to depict characters. With amazing skills, we can do something as simple as a 30-minute birthday party at your home to an Extravagant Princess Ball. Costumes are hand-crafted. Wigs are of superior quality. Our New venue Paulettes Palace and Productions is a beautiful space for parties, events, camps and classes.
- INSIDE THE PALACE: we create a gorgeous setting for any party. Scenery and props to fit each theme. A fully decorated royal table to enjoy your cake. Lots of costumes and accessories for dress up and even a darling “spa” area for the girls to get sparkle make-up and hair up-dos! A throne and even a red carpet for a spectacular coronation. Don’t forget our little gentleman, the Palace can be turned into superheroes, princes or even pirates! Add a mini obstacle course and POW! The Palace can fit your needs for just about any theme and character. Tea Party anyone? These are great for themed birthdays, mother/daughter events, baby showers, and wedding showers!!! A dream is a wish your heart makes…. let Paulettes Palace and productions make dreams come true!
- CLASSES: Princess Dance and Theatre class, a Character hip hop or a palace dance class. These classes run in 6-week and 12-week sessions and are available throughout the year. So many smiles are created in these special classes.
- PARTIES AT YOUR HOME or venue are so special. Choose a character(s) to come to entertain your guests with amazing singing, dancing, interactive stories, a grande coronation or superhero oath ceremony and so much more. We customize to your needs.
- PERFORMANCES: characters can be booked for a performance to WOW your crowd. These can be performed for 20 minutes to an hour with dancing, singing and lots of interaction with your guests.
- OUR ENCHANTED BALLS are spectacular. We have produced and presented The Enchanted Ball and Cinderella’s wedding, The Enchanted Princess Ball of Columbus & The Lancaster Princess Ball. Coming up is The Enchanted Princess Ball and Belle’s Royal Wedding (Oct 2019), The Frozen Holiday Princess Ball (Dec 2019) and The Enchanted Princess Ball of Columbus (Feb 2020).
- HOLIDAY CHARACTERS: Our entertainers go all out for the holidays with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Grinch, Magnificent Carolers, Toy Soldiers, Elves, Sugar Plum Fairy , Buddy, and Jovie Elves and of course the Frozen Queen, Princess and Smiling Snowman. Make your holiday extra special …..
Among our clients are Channel 6, Sunny 95, Polaris Fashion Place, Chase Bank, Scene75 Entertainment Park, The Columbus Clippers, The Columbus Blue Jackets, Skate Zone 71, Kidsinked, Cities of Dublin, Worthington, Lewis Center, Marysville, Plain City, and Upper Arlington to name a few. Many preschools, schools, daycares, retirement centers country clubs and more. Paulettes Princess Parties is Disney compliant.
12 person hot tub and zero entry leisure pool area equipped with a kiddie slide and play features extending to a three and a half foot play area attached to a lazy river. Open swim time for members and day passes are available.
Yard Party Signs Columbus is located in Upper Arlington, Ohio and specializes in oversized Yard Party Signs, and Yard Card Greetings, to help you celebrate all of life’s special moments. We love making our customers and their loved ones feel special! Our team at Yard Party Signs Columbus will help you celebrate with your family, friends and neighbors! Everyone will enjoy the special “Yard Party!” Let us help you with your next special occasion!
New indoor play area in 2019! Lil pints!
McCord Park is 25-acres and located adjacent to the Worthington Community Center. It was built primarily as an athletic complex and is home to various sports leagues and activities. The park features softball fields, a soccer field, basketball court, two playgrounds, tot lot, a Community Garden and a shelter house that includes restrooms and picnic tables.
The recently renovated Clinton-Como Park (19.50 acres) borders the East bank of the Olentangy River, just South of North Broadway Ave. The park, which has two sections, (north and south) contains a section of the Olentangy Greenway Trail running along the river. A bridge over the river at the South end of the park allows bikers and walkers to cross over into The Ohio State University wetlands area, and to continue South on the trail to downtown Columbus. Parking is provided in a small lot in north section, accessed from West end of Lakeview Ave. Additionally, this park features an updated shelter, half-court basketball/ Pickle Ball court and playground.
Locally owned and independently operated, Jekyll and Hyde Salon started in 2012 on an artists budget. Jekyll and Hyde Hair Salon brings your neighborhood of Clintonville the best urban salon it’s been waiting for!
The salon concept focuses around educating and developing professional artistry that may showcase your multiple life mantras you hold.
This is a wonderful community park! It is located in close proximity to the Miller Park Library in a neighborhood. Despite the small parking lot, there is a lot of street parking available nearby. The playground equipment is divided into two areas, one for 5-12 year olds, and the other for the younger kids. There is a small trail with a bridge for bikes!