School-Age Childcare near Elmwood Place, OH

Before and After School Care

We have experienced teachers ready to work for before and after school care. We help them as they prepare for school in the morning and when they arrive for the afternoon.

Summer Camp

Sign Up Now for Our Summer Camp! **Open to children ages 5 to 12 who have completed Kindergarten for a summer of fun!** Join us this summer at Kid Works, where each week children personalize their learning experience. Our educators begin each theme with strategic questions tailored to children's interests, such as, “I wonder what I will learn?” As the journey progresses, children engage with questions like “How can I become an inventor?”, “How can I save the planet?”, or “What will the future look like?” Their responses and observations shape the introduction of new materials and the creation of activities that delve deeper into each topic. This summer, give your child an unforgettable experience at one of our centers, where fun, learning, and personal growth go hand in hand. Enroll now and create a summer to remember!

Private Kindergarten

This program follows the guiding philosophy of fun learning while preparing children with essential skills they will need for success in first grade and beyond.

Before & After School Care

If you’re looking for safe, reliable before- and after-school care for your school-age children, we have you covered! Our program picks up where your child’s school leaves off. Our engaging teachers will provide fun, hands-on activities that will nurture your child’s growth and development.

Before and After School Care

BrightPath's School-Age Program is guided by five pillars of character: Respect, Trustworthiness, Honesty, Caring, and Self-Expression. The program provides a mix of instructional and self-guided activities in a non-competitive atmosphere - outdoor sports, cooking projects, science activities, board games, comfortable reading spaces, and time for children to socialize and explore their interests. Homework help is available with teaching staff support.

Summer Camp

Sign Up Now for Our Summer Camp! Open to children ages 5 to 12 who have completed Kindergarten for a summer of fun! Join our Discovery Zone this summer, where children personalize their learning journey each week. Through educator-led inquiries like "I wonder how I become an inventor?" or "I wonder how I can save the planet?", children explore topics that spark their curiosity. Based on their responses and observations, we provide new materials and activities to deepen their exploration. Our program is designed around two-week thematic units, allowing ample time for inquiry, collaboration, reflection, and celebration of discoveries. Enroll now and watch your child explore their potential!

Wondercamp

An action-packed summer for children (ages 2 to 12). Our exciting Wonder Weeks include topics and activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination. We serve healthy food, play outside daily, and take field trips too! Parents will love our app with live streaming video and photo highlights.

Drop-In Care

At Childtime, our Drop-In Care program gives you the freedom to purchase child care days in advance. This allows you to use them when you need them—all year long! As a parent, you’ll appreciate the reliability and flexibility while your child enjoys our proven early education curriculum in a safe, secure, fun environment. Our prepaid cards come in five-day increments and are good for one full year. Just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.

Kindergarten

Our teachers use engaging programs and activities that promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and character development so your child is prepared to take on elementary school and beyond.

Before & After School Care

Our after school program is designed to nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts® in children ages 5 through 12. Your child can relax, make friends, get homework help and continue to learn while having fun as they explore creative expression, sports, technology, drama, music, games and more.

Kindergarten

Our program promotes play-based learning, literacy, and a curriculum that encourages independence and academic readiness.

Before and After School Care

BrightPath's School-Age Program is guided by five pillars of character: Respect, Trustworthiness, Honesty, Caring, and Self-Expression. The program provides a mix of instructional and self-guided activities in a non-competitive atmosphere - outdoor sports, cooking projects, science activities, board games, comfortable reading spaces, and time for children to socialize and explore their interests. Homework help is available with teaching staff support.

Kindergarten

The Gardner School’s private Kindergarten program, available at select locations, offers a full-day, research-based curriculum designed to provide an academic advantage in a nurturing and engaging environment. With smaller class sizes—one teacher for every 15 students—our program ensures personalized instruction and hands-on learning. Using Open Court Reading, students develop independent reading skills through explicit, systematic instruction, while Math Expressions, based on National Science Foundation research, encourages deeper mathematical thinking and problem-solving. The Learning Without Tears curriculum enhances writing, literacy, and digital skills through multi-sensory techniques, fostering well-rounded academic growth. Kindergarteners explore daily lessons in interactive learning centers, applying concepts through real-world, hands-on activities. Technology is seamlessly integrated into the curriculum with educational games and digital exercises on computers and iPads, preparing students for future academic settings. Parents stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and progress reports via our communication app, KITE binders, and teacher conferences. With a strong focus on foundational skills, responsibility, and individualized support, our Kindergarten program equips students for success in elementary school and beyond.

Private Kindergarten

This program follows the guiding philosophy of fun learning while preparing children with essential skills they will need for success in first grade and beyond.

Before and After School Care

We have experienced teachers ready to work for before and after school care. We help them as they prepare for school in the morning and when they arrive for the afternoon.

Summer Camp

Sign Up Now for Our Summer Camp! **Open to children ages 5 to 12 who have completed Kindergarten for a summer of fun!** Join us this summer at Kid Works, where each week children personalize their learning experience. Our educators begin each theme with strategic questions tailored to children's interests, such as, “I wonder what I will learn?” As the journey progresses, children engage with questions like “How can I become an inventor?”, “How can I save the planet?”, or “What will the future look like?” Their responses and observations shape the introduction of new materials and the creation of activities that delve deeper into each topic. This summer, give your child an unforgettable experience at one of our centers, where fun, learning, and personal growth go hand in hand. Enroll now and create a summer to remember!

Wondercamp

An action-packed summer for children (ages 2 to 12). Our exciting Wonder Weeks include topics and activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination. We serve healthy food, play outside daily, and take field trips too! Parents will love our app with live streaming video and photo highlights.

Drop-In Care

At Childtime, our Drop-In Care program gives you the freedom to purchase child care days in advance. This allows you to use them when you need them—all year long! As a parent, you’ll appreciate the reliability and flexibility while your child enjoys our proven early education curriculum in a safe, secure, fun environment. Our prepaid cards come in five-day increments and are good for one full year. Just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.

School-Age Childcare Program

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infants

BeeCurious experiences are tailored to each infant's developmental stage and individual schedule. Educators observe and intentionally plan for each child's physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth. The program immerses infants in a language-rich environment, with American Sign Language introduced through twenty core signs to support early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen the bond between children and caregivers. Sensory exploration and daily outdoor experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.

Toddlers

The BeeCurious Curriculum supports active toddlers as they develop increased mobility and begin exploring the world around them. Children engage in hands-on learning centers - dramatic play, blocks, table toys, art, and a cozy area - with toys and props that change regularly to reflect current curriculum studies. Language development is central, with children immersed in daily communication and supported by American Sign Language using twenty core signs, plus additional signs tied to each theme of study. Music, movement, peer interactions, and group projects are woven throughout the day, with outdoor play twice daily extending curriculum experiences into well-equipped play spaces. Process-oriented art and sensory experiences encourage creativity and self-expression.