Schools near Barberton, OH

“10/10 I cannot recommend this daycare enough! Leaving your child with others is a huge decision, but the team here made the entire experience feel like family. The teachers are incredibly patient, loving, and truly dedicated to what they do.The director goes above and beyond to ensure every child and parent feels supported and welcomed. I was continually amazed by all the things my daughter learned and the milestones she reached while in their care. She grew so much socially and academically, and I always had total peace of mind knowing she was in such safe and nurturing hands. If you are looking for an exceptional early learning environment and a safe and reliable child care, this is it!”

“Updated after full school year: Yuup, still great!! Summer camp seems fun and some good field trips.

We've been here for most of the summer and after school and it's really great!! Amazing outdoors space, lots of fun toys and activists!!”

“Our son attended three different daycares before we enrolled him at Goddard. We are so glad we made the transfer. The experience at Goddard has been superb. The facility is clean and secure and the administrative staff are kind. The environment is welcoming and bright. My son is under two and he is excited to go to school everyday. It is school not daycare. They have a curriculum and follow it. My little is engaged in daily activities that are educational, creative and interactive. I can see his activities on the app everyday and can communicate with school via the app. The teachers are very caring and communicative. It truly does feel like a second family.”

“I have only good things to share about CORA. They have ample staff with great personalities and commitment to connecting with each individual child. My two boys, now 2.5 and 3.5, have attended for a year and have made leaps and bounds with their behavior in routine, speech, singing songs, numbers, colors, and letters. They look forward to going because they’re engaged in different little centers within the classroom, but also get to have visitors ranging from people coming to read books to people bringing in animals for show and tell. I can count on them to keep an eye on my babies and let me know how things went for the day despite having multiple kids to care for. I’m so grateful for every single teacher at CORA and the coordinator Ms Anna. They are helping shape my boys into the bright, happy, kind, and smart little people that they already are!! I’m grateful to set my kids up for the rest of their lives starting at a great daycare/preschool. 10/10 recommend CORA!!!!”

“I love this school all of my children have attended and I have had not one single problem the staff is very kind and very familiar they hardly ever have new staff my child is now 6 and the same staff that was there when he was 1 is there now. The owner is very polite and kind all of the care providers are up beat friendly and very energetic with the children. The baby and toddler room are my absolute favorite. I give it 2 thumbs up and a 5/5!!!”

“My son has been going here since he was 4 months old, and it's been great. It's a structured environment where the kids are taught a wide variety of topics. For example, my son was explaining to me how tornadoes worked one day after school. For context, he's not even 4 yet. He absolutely loves his teachers too. It definitely takes a special teacher to work in a room full of toddlers and be able to capture their attention, and the staff here has it mastered. You can tell they really care about the kids and that it's not just a job to pay their bills. It's important to me to have teachers be passionate about teaching because it shows through the kids, and you'll see it show through yours if you send them here.”

“Quaint church with associated Catholic school conveniently located outside downtown Akron, OH. I went to this church every week during medical school and I had such nostalgia stepping into this beautiful church 7 years later. The holy spirit flows through this church and it's parishioners.”

“Wow. This place blows my mind. The staff’s dedication to children is unlike any daycare in the area. You can tell that every one of them is personally cared for and loved.”

“Having quality child care while both parents work can be scary and uneasy for a lot of people. However, Wadsworth KinderCare is not just child care, it is a learning center that cares. They are an actual extension of Family. Every single teacher cares so much about each and every kid. They take extra strides to ensure the quality, care, and most importantly safety of every child. All the teachers go above and beyond, and their commitment does not go unseen. Thank you all for the hard work, dedication, and love that you have put into my kids over the last several years and years to come!”

“Ms. Dana and Ms. Marlina man the front post and I tell you I would not want another captain in charge of this ship. We have been with Childtime for years and we absolutely adore the moments and memories that we have made here. We are back now for the summer and signing up for the summer camp adventures. My young one is so excited to be here again and to enjoy time with his friends and with the adults who make him feel comfortable and safe! Thank you so much to the staff for all of your kindness and patience. Childtime on Tallmadge Rd is where memories are made!”

“The team at child time on 21st St. Is absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough about them and especially these two young girls, Alyssa and Emily. They are both so truly awesome and the energy, excitement, commitment, and transparency that the two of them have every day is unmatched and I feel so confident and my child feels so loved when they’re in their care 10 out of 10 would recommend.”

“My child has attended valley kids for the past year, and I’ve never met such a loving group of girls to take care of my child. If you’re looking for a hands on daycare to trust with your children, I’d recommended valley kids all day!”

“If you are looking for Fair deal on a Harley then stop in and see Keith. He has a great selection and very affordable prices. My son and I just bought two bikes from him and I gottta say, in my fifty some odd years of buying bikes, cars and trucks, this was by far the best experience I've had. He is fair and honest. Not something you typically find at a car lot or bike shop. So, stop in and check out what he has. I guarantee you will find something to buy.”

“A Beautiful Child preschool and daycare, everyone is always kind to me and my kid. You guys have been absolutely amazing with everything, thank you for everything you do!!!”

“Our daughter has been at Kindercare for 4.5 years and we couldn’t be happier. The staff work very hard to provide a safe and enriching environment for the kids, and care for them like they’re their own children. My daughter has learned so much - phonics, Spanish, counting, etc. She even came home one day knowing all about gingivitis and the importance of dental health and she’s not even in Kindergarten yet! I’ll miss the nurturing environment they provide when my girl goes to “big school”. I couldn’t recommend them more to any parent looking for quality daycare for their child.”

“This is the best daycare in Wadsworth! We have been a part of the TRCC family for about 2.5 years now. The teachers are so caring and know what they are doing! There is such great support and warmth from the director down.”

“Want to commend the Center and teachers there as a whole. Ms Christina and Ms Joy are tremendous as we trust both our daughters at this Site. They love the environment created by everyone and their friends, the activities and social learning have been invaluable in their young development.

Special call-outs but not limited to Ms Amanda, Ms Angela, Ms Mel, Ms Allyssa in Preschool. With Ms Becka, Ms Cindy, Ms Nanya, Ms Shelby & Ms Shamariona in Toddlers. Ms Mel, Ms Nicole, Ms Kelly are among others that keep the day-to-day heartbeat going at the center and with the kids. This being Teacher Appreciation week, I just want to express gratitude for how they handle all the wrinkles that each and every day present with all the children and families. They make what can be a stressful decision (of who and how our children are taken care of each and everyday) into a comforting and encouraging development in the early formative years! Big thanks to all those at KinderCare in Fairlawn as a satisfied and appreciative parent.”

“My daughter was very apprehensive about going to school. The first day we toured, she was excited. We’d looked at 3 other options, and this one was the most interest she’d shown. The teacher was very friendly and knowledgeable. She showed us everything and we knew this was the right choice when we left. I was worried about the price, but it was honestly the best comparably for the greatest quality of care out of all of the places we’d toured. I’m so happy we chose this preschool for my family. Highly recommend to anyone who’s got a picky clingy nervous little like mine. By day 3 in school, she was begging to go back and sad when I picked her up because she’d miss her friends. Love love love!!!!”

“I have been subbing at this center for a few months now and it is absolutely amazing ! All of the teachers are welcoming, kind, and respectful, and they put the kids first! Administration is also very supportive and appreciative!”

“I saw people get what they needed and when I worked for them, they were pleasantly nice and didn't get upset with me for singing or anything else. My singing brought in a lot of happy customers to donate, allowing more needy people to get food, water, etc. They are very understanding about medical limitations and were able to accommodate with a chair. During the coldest days, they gave me something nice to use for my hands to stay warm. They even were able to help me get some warm shoes and a warm sweater. This company is as it says it is, it's a very good company.”

“Feeling so lucky to have locked in a slot at this school for my daughter for the Fall! Great area, beautiful and clean facility, with awesome teachers. I felt comfortable the moment I walked through the door which is so nice as a pregnant first time Mom. Huge weight off my shoulders knowing to have quality child care locked in and can have that peace of mind as I finish out my pregnancy. Jackie responded quickly and got me in that same day for a tour and to setup registration! 10/10 experience and can’t wait for enrollment later on this year!”

“Our son has been enrolled in the Goddard School - Akron for just about 1 year and we have had a wonderful experience. The teachers truly care for the little ones as you would, even details as small as how your baby wants to be comforted and what temperature they like their bottles. The teachers and curriculum help push them beyond cognitive limits I as a parents didn't know were possible. My toddler will often come home and surprise us with a new skill.

They have an app that keeps you informed on your child's day, with pictures, diaper/meal updates, and any relevant notes or quick communications. The owner Marty and director Karis keep the school clean, safe, and full of fun activities happening almost every day. As an engineer I love the regimented, curriculum approach!

I often talk about how happy I am to have sent my son to Goddard School Akron, and that if I was a stay at home mom I would still want to send my son to school here because I think it's just that beneficial.”