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The Child Garden offers quality child care and educational programs in a loving, caring, and fun environment where children can develop a lifelong love of learning! Our original center in LaGrange was founded in 1997, and our other three centers in LaGrange, Grafton, Oberlin and Wellington, OH opened in subsequent years.

We strive to provide children in Southern Lorain County and surrounding areas with the ability to develop their skills and grow in a nurturing setting. Each of our centers meets and exceeds all state licensing and training. Our qualified, trained staff offers day care, preschool, before and after school care, summer camp, as well as healthy and organic meals to help children grow up strong and healthy!
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With four locations in LaGrange, Grafton, Oberlin and Wellington, OH, The Child Garden strives to provide quality child care and learning programs for children throughout Southern Lorain County. Our qualified, trained teachers create a nurturing, safe and secure environment where children can have fun, make friends, and develop a lifelong love of learning that will lead to future success.
Selecting a child care facility is a very important decision. At The Child Garden, we make it easy! With four centers in LaGrange, Grafton, Oberlin and Wellington, OH, we offer a wide range of care and learning programs for children throughout Southern Lorain County.

We take safety very seriously, and from training and background checks for our staff to surveillance at all centers, we ensure your child's security while they develop social skills, establish a love of learning, and have fun!You can rest assured that The Child Garden is a great place for your child to grow.
At The Child Garden, we want smart, caring, friendly and loving teachers on our team to help us provide the best possible care for children in our care and learning programs! If you are the type of person who loves teaching children while helping them grow, make friends and love learning, apply for a position with us at our LaGrange, Grafton, Oberlin or Wellington center today!
Established in 1997, The Child Garden in LaGrange, OH is our first and original center. Director Melanie Larkins and her team are proud to offer quality, loving child care for children from six weeks to 12 years old! Here, your child will feel comfortable, secure and confident as they make friends, participate in fun activities, and learn new and exciting things!
The Child Garden in Grafton, OH is our second location, established in 2003. Directors Tammie Coleman and Amber Cadman and their team of qualified, loving teachers offer child care and programs for children from 18 months to 12 years old. Whether you are seeking preschool, before and after school care, summer camp, or daycare, we have it all!
Reviews (10)
Amanda Tyras
Amanda Tyras
Oct 30, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
The way this place is run should be the national standard. May seem pricey, but completely worth every penny. Hands down the best experience with a daycare.
Rachel Park
Rachel Park
May 19, 2021
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I absolutely love this place. It has to be hands down the best daycare in all of Lorain county. They are so focused, caring and it shows in their work. They school and help with homework while allowing time for the kids to be kids. It is great for all ages! My daughter hasnt attended in 2 years but still to this day someone who worked there will approach me, ask if I'm her mom and state how much they truly enjoyed having her in class.
Madame Meowth
Madame Meowth
Mar 30, 2021
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If your child has ANY special needs, don't come here. They will not try to work with your kid. Very rude and unprofessional.
Kyndra Downey
Kyndra Downey
Jan 07, 2021
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TCG is my son’s home away from home. The teachers are welcoming and loving towards my little man. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to watch my baby!
Kriana Bell
Kriana Bell
Nov 30, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness
This is my second experience using the child garden. Both times they didn't hesitate to take my child(ren) exactly when I needed them without waiting or hesitation! My one wish was that they were closer to town so I could walk my kids there in nice days.
Stacy Poling
Stacy Poling
Jan 30, 2019
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My son has attended The Child Garden since he was 8 weeks old. He is now 8 and in the Elementary group! I wouldn't dream of him being anywhere else! Very caring and always have the best interest in mind of the children.
Skyler Butcher
Skyler Butcher
Sep 04, 2018
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My child is going into his 4th year at this location. The teachers and staff in the daycare and elementary programs are the most thoughtful, caring, and observant people. They all give me peace of mind knowing while I am at work my child is not only cared for and having fun but is also safe. WE love The Child Garden!
Briana Finnerty
Briana Finnerty
Nov 21, 2016
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The Child Garden is like a second family. Everyone from the administrators, teachers, children and families are very sweet, kind and caring people. I am lucky to be a part of this family. Working here is so much better than I imagined and I am grateful to our team for teaching me so much in such a short time.
Holly Campbell
Holly Campbell
Nov 21, 2016
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My children have been cared for by The Child Garden since each of my maternity leaves ended. There is no place else I'd trust to help my children learn and grow. Both of my girls attended daycare and preschool. They were helped to develop a love of learning and their teachers always made sure they loved them just the way they were. I recommend TCG to everyone and still use the before and after care program now that my girls are in elementary school. The programs like music, Kidz Art, yoga and more make the programs more than just a daycare!
Christina Hovinetz
Christina Hovinetz
Sep 06, 2016
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I have both my girls enrolled at the child garden, one at Wellington and one at Oberlin. The teachers and directors are so helpful and you can tell they truly care for your child! I would recommend all four centers to anyone who is looking for child care .