We provide educational daycare in the greater Hilliard, OH area that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our Life Essentials® educational philosophy. The smiles you’ll see on our children’s faces as they learn, share family style meals with other children, and grow socially will delight you. The words from our children’s parents about our program, safety and facility will impress you.
Ages: 6 weeks – 13 years
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 6:00pm
Registration Deadline: Open enrollment
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.
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
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
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
We help support families and newborns in their transition to parenthood.
In addition to in-home night nursing, Together Wee Grow offers in-home consultations which include a Moms on Call book, swaddle blanket, and 6 months of unlimited email support. We also offer personalized phone and email support consultations. All of our services can be personalized to meet your family’s needs! We are here to help you and your wee one grow in a well-rested, happy and healthy environment!
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
Large park with a variety of playgrounds for all ages. There are large orange twisty slides with high climbing structures. There are smaller areas for toddlers as well. There is a natural play area and the playground has a story walk activity. There is also a part of the play area that has been made accessible to children with varying abilities.
Upscale pizzeria & wine bar with a patio featuring gourmet brick-oven pies & other Italian cuisine.
Joanna Andres Photography specializes in Newborn, Maternity, Children and Family Photography in Columbus, Ohio.
A facility that trains athletes in soccer, football, baseball, softball, and also has multipurpose field rentals.
This 44-acre park offers a quiet, country atmosphere with a covered bridge, train station replica and two barns. Other features include shelters, a 2.5-acre fishing pond, play equipment, and courts for sand volleyball and basketball. A three-quarter mile paved trail, great for hiking, biking, running, or walking your leashed pet, winds through the park and connects to the 6.1-mile Heritage Rail Trail.
This 44-acre park offers a quiet, country atmosphere with a covered bridge, train station replica and two barns. Other features include shelters, a 2.5-acre fishing pond, play equipment, and courts for sand volleyball and basketball. A three-quarter mile paved trail, great for hiking, biking, running, or walking your leashed pet, winds through the park and connects to the 6.1-mile Heritage Rail Trail.
We provide doula services in Central Ohio including specialized services for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss, infertility, and adoption. Free and reduced fee services available for individuals experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or fatal diagnosis in utero as well as for expectant mothers considering making an adoption plan.
Large park offering tennis courts, athletic fields, pool, plus grassy areas, trails and playground. Many local events are held here!
4th Trimester Care is a program supporting postpartum moms. All of the support comes from licensed Health Care Professionals (Care Navigator, Dietitian/Lactation Support, Nurse, Mental Health, Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist) It starts with education & preparation tools in the third trimester of pregnancy so Mammas are prepared for this big life event. We continue support after baby is here, throughout the entire 4th Trimester (in person, virtually & over the phone). We are unique because we use a proactive team based approach that includes the Mom & OB HCP as part of the team. It is built like the sports medicine model where a whole team of HCPs work together to support the athlete to help keep them healthy & return them back to play when injured.
Fresh, healthy food with attention to details in the flavor! Located in Upper Arlington.
Fresh twist on original breakfast staples. Now located in Westerville too!
New American meals along with extensive drink and wine selection. 2nd location in New Albany.
Welcome to the Mall at Tuttle Crossing®. We’ve gathered 120 great stores, from Buckeye gear to woman’s wear, Uggs to eyeglasses, and coffee to pizza under one roof to create a climate-controlled shopping experience for you and your family! Conveniently located off of I-270 at Tuttle Crossing, we are proud to offer the communities of Dublin, Hilliard, Columbus, Upper Arlington and Grove City their favorite stores, including Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, White House Black Market, Forever 21, Macy*s, Pottery Barn and more. But shopping is just the beginning – our great family events and food choices like Red Robin and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse make a day at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing a day of fashion, food, and fun!
STEAM Based play with focus on fine motor skills. There is a science scramble, techno tune area, wonder wall, art gallery, and tile table. There is also an additional toddler zone which has a padded area for younger children.
Aveda Lifestyle Salon/Spa in Upper Arlington and Grandview, OH. Celebrating the beauty of our guests, our planet, and our Columbus community.
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency™ provides families experienced, quality and hassle-free childcare with no up front fees!
This playground has been recently remodeled. It has a rubber surface and colorful play equipment for toddlers and older children. There’s a large walking path and some fitness type equipment nearby for adults. It also has a basketball court, sand volleyball courts, a community center, restrooms and a shelter house with grills to rent.