Welcome to KinderCare Learning Center, the premiere early childhood learning center.
We provide a high quality educational environment to your child through enriched daily activities, safe classroom environments, and quality staff members.
As a staff we are dedicated to providing the best care and safest environment possible.
We welcome you to ask any questions you may have at any time; feel free to stop in, email, or call.
We feel privileged and honored that you have chosen us with the most precious people in your life. Thank you for trusting in us!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare on Hard Road! We are located a mile from Sawmill Road and just a few steps from Smoky Row. We are located in both the Worthington and Dublin School Districts. Walking in the front door you are greeted by a friendly staff and a warm environment. Each room is designed to foster your child’s individual growth and development. We are passionate about each child’s growth and development from our Infant room to our School-age Classroom. Come in and meet the quality staff and experience the environment for yourself!
- We value the importance of safety at our center. Our front doors are always locked and parents and caregivers must have the door code to enter. Alternative pick-up people must have valid identification and must be listed on the child's paperwork. Our center's furniture and equipment is cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis to ensure that the children have a safe and clean learning environment. Ms.Jeannieis our Health and Safety Coordinator and she regularly monitors our health and safety procedures to ensure that we are maintaining a safe and clean center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 10 YEAR-OLDS
- Title 20, NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hard Road KinderCare?
The application deadline for Hard Road KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hard Road KinderCare located?
Hard Road KinderCare is located in the Summerwood neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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