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 (2025-26)
- 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:
Category
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%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
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.
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