The teachers and staff at the Hudson KinderCare are passionate about enriching the lives of all children.
Our teachers have an average tenure of 4.5 years. As a "Step Up to Quality Star 2" center, 50% of our lead teachers must possess at least an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
All of our staff is required to have ten hours of specialized training in Early Childhood Education annually, as well as maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse Prevention.
Our staff focuses on individualizing their daily curriculum to meet the needs of all of their students.
They complete quarterly assessments on their students, as well as put together a wonderful portfolio to showcase your child's year.
They also align their curriculum with the state of Ohio's Early Childhood Content Standards and the National Standards.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hudson KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Building Confidence for Life
- Welcome to the Hudson KinderCare! We are proud to have served the Hudson community since 1984, enriching early learners through play and a caring, stimulating environment. Here at the Hudson KinderCare, children, staff, and parents are all a part of a big family, who are committed to the highest quality of learning for children ages six weeks through twelve years. We are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and are proud to say we are a Step Up to Quality Star 2 center.
- At our center we strive to provide a safe learning environment for your children. We require all of our staff to be certified in CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse. We also have a keypad entry that ensures the safety of your child when they are in our care. We also have a lower teacher to student classroom ratios that provides the best quality care for your child. Our meals meet the US food program standards that guarantee your child will be receiving the proper nutrients they need to stay healthy.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- Yes Portage County and Summit County, NACCRRA. Center has paperwork for subsidy, will fax over for subsidy help. NO PART TIME SUBSIDY.
- 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 Hudson KinderCare?
The application deadline for Hudson KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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