Gingerbread Academy, founded in 1990, is a highly respected child care company that provides early childhood education and quality childcare in the Cincinnati area.
We are very committed in providing enriched learning environments in high quality settings for the children we serve.
Our campus has the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation, only 8% of all centers are accredited nationally.
Our pre school program has a total capacity of forty-eight children.
The children are grouped by age in with our two classes of 3 year old with a staff to child ratio of 1:10, or our two classes of 4 year old with a staff to child ratio of 1:14.
The pre school program addresses the whole child. Our emphasis is on whole language activities, journal writing to enhance self-esteem and developmentally appropriate activities which foster personal maturation and following directions.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gingerbread Academy often compared to?
Gingerbread Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ash KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Gingerbread Academy?
The application deadline for Gingerbread Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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