Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Hard Road KinderCare
About the School
- Welcome to KinderCare Learning Center, the premiere early childhood learning center.
- We provide a high quality educational environment to your child through enriched daily activities, safe classroom environments, and quality staff members.
- As a staff we are dedicated to providing the best care and safest environment possible.
- We welcome you to ask any questions you may have at any time; feel free to stop in, email, or call.
- We feel privileged and honored that you have chosen us with the most precious people in your life.
- Thank you for trusting in us!.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare on Hard Road! We are located a mile from Sawmill Road and just a few steps from Smoky Row. We are located in both the Worthington and Dublin School Districts. Walking in the front door you are greeted by a friendly staff and a warm environment. Each room is designed to foster your child’s individual growth and development. We are passionate about each child’s growth and development from our Infant room to our School-age Classroom. Come in and meet the quality staff and experience the environment for yourself!
- We value the importance of safety at our center. Our front doors are always locked and parents and caregivers must have the door code to enter. Alternative pick-up people must have valid identification and must be listed on the child's paperwork. Our center's furniture and equipment is cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis to ensure that the children have a safe and clean learning environment. Ms.Jeannieis our Health and Safety Coordinator and she regularly monitors our health and safety procedures to ensure that we are maintaining a safe and clean center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 10 YEAR-OLDS
- Title 20, NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hard Road KinderCare?
The application deadline for Hard Road KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hard Road KinderCare located?
Hard Road KinderCare is located in the Summerwood neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hard Road KinderCare is Haugland Learning Center-dublin (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Avicenna Preparatory School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northside Montessori School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
2855 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 761-2727
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-7 | 49 students
Islamic
2721 Sawbury Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 698-2001
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 206 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7070 Bent Tree Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 336-9559
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 18 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
8615 Smoky Row Road
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 766-2122
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Baptist
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 768 students
Brethren
6670 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 972 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Christian
6675 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-7 | 49 students
Islamic
2721 Sawbury Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 698-2001
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
2900 Martin Road
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-2671
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Baptist
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
8145 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
2855 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 761-2727
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 206 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7070 Bent Tree Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 336-9559
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 18 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
8615 Smoky Row Road
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 766-2122
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
694 Mount Airyshire Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 848-6410
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
2900 Martin Road
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-2671
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1850 Sutter Pkwy
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 450-4900
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 450-4900
0.3 miles
Gr: PK | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8081 Saddle Run
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 450-5200
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 450-5200
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ann Simpson Davis Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Sutter Pkwy
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 761-5820
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 761-5820
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 890 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1490 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4500
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4500
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Worthington Kilbourne High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1499 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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