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Where LOVE &
Learning Meet
Safe, Enriching Early Care & Education,
Trusted Since 1984

Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Mentor, OH

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A teacher smiles and assists several young children as they draw together with colored pencils at a table.

Quality Care Trusted By Our Community For Over 40 Years

Since 1984, Mentor families have turned to us for an exceptional early childhood experience. With a director who has been with us since our earliest years and many teachers whose tenures here span decades, your child is in the hands of experts trusted by generations of friends and neighbors.

Our Play-Based Approach Focuses on Kindergarten Readiness

Our proven, research-backed Creative Curriculum introduces your child to early learning through purposeful play in a beautiful, carefully organized environment. As they master the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for school, they build the confidence and positive self-image that last a lifetime.

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Daily Outdoor Play For Healthy Growth

As they work on their ABCs and 123s, your child also enjoys time and space to run, jump, explore, and play outdoors. Our safe, turfed playgrounds feature age-appropriate equipment to support strength, balance, coordination, and fun every day.

A Safe & Clean Environment Where Your Child Thrives

Access controls and sturdy outdoor fences ensure no one enters the premises without authorization, so you know your child is always protected. Loving, attentive CPR-certified staff watch over them all day and keep their learning spaces spotless and sanitized.

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The Highest Standard of Care Made Accessible to Every Family

Our Gold Rating from Ohio’s Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) system indicates the highest possible standard in the state, so you can feel confident your child is getting an elite early childhood education at reliably affordable rates.

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