The teachers and staff at Ridge Mill KinderCare are an amazing group of professionals who are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
The majority of our staff has been here for over five years and have their CDA's.
Our team strives for excellence through continuing education from biannual company professional development day long trainings to seeking additional college courses, seminars, and trainings from Action for Children.
At the end of the day, the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love of learning.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- 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
1996
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Ridge Mill KinderCare in Hilliard, Ohio. We
are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe
in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your
child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and
physical development.
Here at our center, we believe it takes a village to raise a child, and our parent's consider us to be an extension of their families (their village). Your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
-Melissa Gordon, Center Director - At KinderCare Learning Centers, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced with locked gates as well. In addition the front door of the building has a coded entry where only authorized family members will have a code to enter. Otherwise a doorbell is available to visitors who will be greeted by a staff member. At Ridge Mill KinderCare we have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site as well. Her role includes conducting monthly tornado and fire drills, ensuring that all staff's first aid and CPR certificates are up to date, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Franklin and Madison Counties Title 20 ON FEDERAL FOOD PROGRAM
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 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 Ridge Mill KinderCare?
The application deadline for Ridge Mill KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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