Best Preschools in Columbus

I work with The Balanced Child Method, a traveling yoga business and have been working at BFA weekly since September. I’ve been in education (Pre-K - HS) for years and it is a joy to be a part of BFA’s team and mission. The children are well taken care of, the classrooms and hallways are bright, creative and fun and learning takes place every day. The teachers are well trained and they invite yoga to be a part of every week! The staff is professional, friendly and passionate about creating an active learning environment and providing for the needs of the children and families. I look forward to my classes each week and I am thankful for the privilege to be a part of a great school!

We could not be happier with Balanced Family Academy! We have 2 children enrolled and they are in the Greenhouse and Playhouse. Everyone knows our entire family at both houses and have been so inviting from day one. We love the curriculum/education, the staff, the provided meals (daily for the kids and our weekly family take home meal), and the facilities! The teachers are so fast to communicate with us through the app or through email. Both kids come home so happy at the end of every day. We truly love BFA and would not trust anyone else with our children! I recommend it to anyone looking for childcare as it is truly the highest quality center I have ever experienced!

I had the pleasure of touring this center and felt so welcomed by their friendly and inviting the staff. They were so helpful in answering all of my questions and really took the time to ensure I had all the information needed. In addition to the staff, I was extremely impressed with their beautiful facility including an indoor gymnasium and artificial turf on both playgrounds. If only I lived closer, I would definitely enroll my child!

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My experience at Hawthorn Academy has been nothing but positive. My now three year old son had been in an in home daycare setting prior to starting at Hawthorn, and my daughter had been struggling with bottles before I returned to work, so I was nervous about the transition to daycare. Both of my children have been well taken care of and are thriving. My son learns so much and impresses me with his new knowledge and skills everyday. He has so much fun and can’t wait to go back to school! My daughter is growing and changing quickly, they have been very supportive during all of her new milestones. There have been minimal concerns on my part, but anything is easily addressed by the teachers and administrative staff that are all kind, professional, and approachable. The staff members love my children and the feeling is mutual from my kids. Hawthorn is competitively priced, has flexible scheduling for part time, and conveniently opens early and stays open late for people that don’t have a traditional 9-5 job. I highly recommend Hawthorn Academy!

We love Hawthorn! We toured many other child care centers in the area and Hawthorn has the best rates. What we love most about Hawthorn is their amazing teachers and staff. The teachers genuinely care about my child. When every teacher is saying hello to my child (by name) and he is running up and giving teachers hugs I know he is loved and in good hands. It is not a revolving door of new staff which is really great. The teachers do a great job communicating and creating trust with us and our son. The office staff is highly approachable and have always been available to answer any questions or concerns. Our child has been attending Hawthorn for almost 2 years and we really couldn't imagine taking him anywhere else. The teachers and staff are really what makes this center great!

Hawthorn Academy is a great place for learning and fun! My son loves his teachers and classroom, and we love the experience that he gains from the environment. There is a dance class once a week, an indoor gym for rainy days, and great curriculum for the children. Hawthorn is affordable and the staff are awesome. Highly recommend!

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My daughter's been going here since she was about 5 months old, and is 2 years old now. She's moved up through four classrooms and in each one She's had amazing experiences. I've watched her grow and learn so much during this time, I couldn't be happier with the care that this location provides. My husband and I both work long hours and I'm in school full time. Our obligations would not be as easy to handle if we weren't entirely sure that our daughter is in good hands while we aren't with her. All of the teachers and staff know her name and let her greet them with hugs when she comes in the building. The reports that we get at the end of the day about the things that she does each day are amazing. I would highly recommend this school!

My two year old son has been going to this daycare since he was a newborn and he is so happy here! He is excited to go to "school" every morning and he talks about his friends and teachers all the time! I really feel that the teachers care about my son as an individual and want to see him grow and learn. He is always learning new things and telling me about the fun activities he does at school. We love COA!

Great Childcare Center. My son has been going here the last two years for before/after care. They have went above and beyond to accommodate our family. The director is phenomenal and a great asset! Looking forward to my newborn son attending upon my return to work.

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