Creative Play Center serves 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Other school association(s). The student:teacher of Creative Play Center is 7:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Creative Play Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1808
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Play Center's ranking?
Creative Play Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Creative Play Center?
The application deadline for Creative Play Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Creative Play Center located?
Creative Play Center is located in the Brewery District neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Creative Play Center is High Street Christian Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Worthington Christian Kindergarten/middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Enchanted Care Kids Campus Westerville (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Enchanted Care Kids Campus Westerville
Daycare / Preschool
1231 County Line Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 899-2502
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 899-2502
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 31 students
1485 Lazelle Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 410-3264
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 410-3264
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 272 students
High Street Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
The Learning Spectrum
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Primrose School Of Worthington
Daycare / Preschool
6902 N High St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 888-5800
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 888-5800
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 58 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
High Street Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
The Learning Spectrum
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Worthington Christian School K-12
(Christian)
6675 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Worthington Christian School
(Brethren)
6670 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 768 students Tuition listed
2655 W Schrock Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-1493
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-1493
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1485 Lazelle Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 410-3264
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 410-3264
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 272 students
High Street Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
The Learning Spectrum
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Worthington Christian School K-12
(Christian)
6675 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
8145 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Enchanted Care Kids Campus Westerville
Daycare / Preschool
1231 County Line Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 899-2502
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 899-2502
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 31 students
The Learning Spectrum
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Primrose School Of Worthington
Daycare / Preschool
6902 N High St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 888-5800
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 888-5800
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 58 students Tuition listed
8145 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
8750 Olde Worthington Road
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 882-0111
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 882-0111
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
899 Norwood Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
9224.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16265 County Home Rd
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-0138
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-0138
9225.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
9225.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Roughrider Drive
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
9225.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
9225.5 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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