Family-owned since 2008

About All Around Children

We're a family-owned childcare organization driven by our core values and dedicated to helping children and families thrive together, every step of the way.

Values

Our Core Values

The principles that guide how we serve our families, children, and team.

Growth

We grow with innovation and intent.

Unity

We stand together as one community.

Trust

We speak with honesty and heart.

Safety

We protect all of our people.

Inspiration

We teach with passion and purpose.

Home Office Support

Meet the Home Office Team

Our home base for supporting families, directors, and teachers across all eight centers.

Timeline

Our Journey With Families

From one center to eight locations, our mission has stayed the same: provide nurturing care, meaningful learning, and dependable support for working families.

2008

Opened Bedford Heights

All Around Children began as a family-owned center in Bedford Heights, built on our mission to provide exceptional early childhood education through quality, accessibility, and equity.

2010

Acquired East 55th

We expanded our reach by acquiring the East 55th location, bringing our nurturing care to more families in the community.

2011

Acquired Stow

Growth continued with the addition of our Stow center, furthering our commitment to accessible, high-quality childcare across Northeast Ohio.

2014

Opened Canton

We proudly opened our Canton location, extending our family-centered approach to even more families in the region.

2015

Opened Parkman

The Parkman center opened its doors, adding another welcoming environment where children could learn, grow, and thrive.

2016

Opened Strongsville

Our Strongsville location launched, continuing our mission to deliver exceptional early childhood education to families throughout the area.

2018

Opened Woodland & Acquired Oakfield

A year of significant growth — we opened Woodland and acquired Oakfield, broadening our ability to serve more families with the same heartfelt care.

2019

Refreshed East 55th & Reopened

We invested in refreshing the East 55th location and reopened it with updated spaces and resources to better serve our families.

2024

Moved to Middlefield

We moved to Middlefield, continuing to evolve our centers to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Today

Eight Centers, One Family Mission

We proudly support families across Northeast Ohio through our dedicated leadership teams and educators, all committed to living out our core values every day. As we grow, our vision remains the same — to create a future where every family has access to exceptional education, empowering a generation of children from all backgrounds to thrive.

Quality

Quality & Standards

Our commitment to quality is measured, verified, and continuously improving.

Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) Rated

All Around Children participates in Ohio's Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) program, a five-star quality rating system administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. SUTQ evaluates childcare programs on learning and development standards, staff qualifications, administrative practices, and family engagement.

State-licensed and quality-rated centers
Qualified, trained, and background-checked staff
Research-informed curriculum aligned to standards
Ongoing professional development for all educators
Family engagement and communication practices
Health, safety, and wellness protocols

Welcome to AAC

We'd Love to Welcome Your Family

Schedule a tour and see how our center teams and home office support work together to create a childcare experience families can count on.