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Serving Columbus, Ohio Since 2014

Child Care & Preschool designed around the needs of busy families

We help families enjoy the early years of parenting with more confidence, connection + support.

At Balanced Family Academy, your child isn’t just watched- they’re known.

Whether it’s answering questions, easing first-day jitters, celebrating developmental wins, or simply offering reassurance when you need it most, our commitment goes beyond care.

We’re here to help you feel confident, connected, and supported—because parenting was never meant to be done alone.

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We believe every parent deserves peace of mind and the confidence that their child is thriving in a place that feels like family.

Healthy meals prepared for children at Balanced Family Academy

Healthy Meals your Child will Love

Three fresh meals and snacks each day
Ingredients free from GMOs, artificial dyes, and high fructose corn syrup
Organic produce for the foods that matter most
Meals prepared fresh daily by our in-house chefs

Everything your Child Needs in One Place

All included in your tuition:

Three daily meals
Diapers and wipes
In-house laundry
On-site extracurricular activities

A Community of Support for Parents

Warm, experienced caregivers
Real-time updates with teachers via our CareDay app
Low staff-to-child ratios
Rigorous health and safety standards
Community events to connect with fellow BFA families

Full Circle Curriculum

We nurture every part of your child's development

You want to know your child is thriving, not just busy. Our Full Circle Curriculum guides every classroom, from infants through Pre-K, across eight areas of learning, so every day of play builds the skills your child needs for kindergarten and beyond. Tap a card to see what children work on.

94%

Kindergarten readiness, backed by real classroom data

We track developmental milestones at every BFA school, from recognizing shapes to resolving a conflict with a friend. 94% of our children meet kindergarten readiness benchmarks across literacy, math, cognitive, social-emotional, motor and self-help skills, so you can feel confident your child is ready for what's next.

Language & Literacy
- Build early literacy through stories, rhymes and songs
- Practice letters, sounds and pre-writing strokes
- Retell stories and share ideas through pictures and words
Social & Emotional
- Explore emotions and problem-solving through make-believe and puppet play
- Build character through kindness lessons, teamwork and role play
- Calm and self-regulate with soothing sensory experiences
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Mathematics
- Sort, count and compare objects based on various qualities
- Use math tools like blocks, scales and graphing materials
- Explore shapes, patterns and measurements
Cognitive Development
- Build towers, bridges and roads, then test ideas about balance and stability
- Make choices and solve problems on their own
- Bring their imagination to life with loose parts play
Physical Development
- Run, jump, climb and dance through active free play
- Build strength and coordination through movement games and challenges
- Strengthen little hands by scooping, measuring and pouring
Science
- Observe, predict and experiment with everyday materials
- Ask questions and explore cause and effect
- Discover plants, animals and living things through gardening and nature walks
Creative Development
- Paint, draw and sculpt
- Discover what happens when they combine different materials
- Express ideas and feelings through music, dance and art
Social Studies
- Explore faraway places, cultures and history through stories and pretend play
- Act out real-life roles, from community helpers to family life
- Learn about their own families, neighborhoods and community