Smoky Row Children's Center is a privately owned and operated center established in 1983. It is a family run small business.
The Center is dedicated to providing the finest early childhood programs available to families in our community.
Smoky Row serves as a training site for area colleges that use its classrooms for student teaching experiences.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,144
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Smoky Row Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 25%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Only students who attend Smoky Row Children\'s Center\'s preschool program are eligible for the Kindergarten class.
Admissions Director
Lora Ackerman
School Notes
- Smoky Row Children's Center is a privately owned and operated center established in 1983. It is a family-owned small business. Smoky Row's program was designed to develop children's skills in all developmental areas - physical, social, emotional and intellectual. Our primary goals are to help children learn how to learn and help them establish a foundation for lifelong learning. The Center implements developmentally appropriate practices through our philosphy of learning through play, active involvement with their environment and positive interactions with their peers and teachers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Smoky Row Childrens Center cost?
Smoky Row Childrens Center's tuition is approximately $1,144 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Smoky Row Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Smoky Row Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Smoky Row Childrens Center located?
Smoky Row Childrens Center is located in the Far Northwest neighborhood of Powell, OH.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Smoky Row Childrens Center is Haugland Learning Center-dublin (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Avicenna Preparatory School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hard Road KinderCare (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hard Road KinderCare ![Hard Road KinderCare Photo - infant room]( "Hard Road KinderCare Photo - infant room")
Daycare / Preschool
2001 Hard Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 764-2994
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 764-2994
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
10465 Sawmill Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-2020
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-2020
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Avicenna Preparatory School
(Islamic)
2721 Sawbury Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 698-2001
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 698-2001
1.5 miles
Gr: K-7 | 49 students
3989 N Hampton Dr
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 764-8844
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 764-8844
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Haugland Learning Center-dublin
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Haugland Learning Center-dublin
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
High Street Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
The Learning Spectrum
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Worthington Christian School
(Brethren)
6670 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 768 students Tuition listed
Worthington Christian School K-12
(Christian)
6675 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Avicenna Preparatory School
(Islamic)
2721 Sawbury Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 698-2001
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 698-2001
1.5 miles
Gr: K-7 | 49 students
Haugland Learning Center-dublin
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
8145 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
Tree Of Life Christian School-dublin
(Christian)
2900 Martin Road
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-2671
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-2671
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
High Street Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hard Road KinderCare ![Hard Road KinderCare Photo - infant room]( "Hard Road KinderCare Photo - infant room")
Daycare / Preschool
2001 Hard Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 764-2994
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 764-2994
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
10465 Sawmill Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-2020
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-2020
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
3989 N Hampton Dr
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 764-8844
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 764-8844
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo - Welcome to The Goddard School of Powell!]( "The Goddard School Photo - Welcome to The Goddard School of Powell!")
Daycare / Preschool
419 W. Olentangy Street
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 210-0522
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 210-0522
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
694 Mount Airyshire Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 848-6410
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 848-6410
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
London Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
380 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 845-3272
London, OH 43140
(740) 845-3272
9221.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 1,011 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
London High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
336 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
9221.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
London Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 E Keny Blvd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5700
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5700
9221.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 State Route 38 Nw
London, OH 43140
(614) 873-8503
London, OH 43140
(614) 873-8503
9222.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Fairbanks Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11140 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-9000
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-9000
9224.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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