Nelsonville, OH

Creative Beginnings is a highly-regarded local childcare center serving Nelsonville and surrounding communities. They offer a comprehensive early childhood education program with a play-based learning approach that emphasizes social-emotional development and school readiness. The center features qualified early childhood educators with low teacher-to-child ratios, secure facilities with monitored access, and age-appropriate learning environments. Their curriculum includes literacy development, STEM activities, creative arts, and outdoor play in their secure playground. The center is known for its nurturing atmosphere, strong parent communication, and commitment to providing quality care for children from infancy through school age.

Kiddie Academy of Athens serves families throughout the Nelsonville area with their nationally recognized Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, and STEM education. The center features state-licensed teachers with early childhood education credentials, secure facilities with keypad entry systems, and modern learning environments with interactive technology. Their program includes daily learning reports for parents, nutritious meals and snacks, and age-appropriate developmental activities. The academy emphasizes social development, problem-solving skills, and kindergarten readiness through structured play and hands-on learning experiences in their well-equipped classrooms and outdoor play areas.

Operated by Hocking College, this child development center serves as both a childcare facility and a training lab for early childhood education students. The center provides high-quality care with a strong educational foundation, featuring developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards. Their experienced lead teachers work alongside education students to provide individualized attention and innovative learning experiences. The facility includes modern classrooms, secure outdoor play spaces, and observation areas for parent involvement. The center emphasizes hands-on learning, literacy development, and social skills while maintaining excellent safety protocols and small class sizes for optimal child development.