Balanced Family Academy of Upper Arlington

The 'Daycare Near Me' Parents Love

Conveniently located between Bethel and Reed Road, just steps from Northcrest Park, our Upper Arlington campus is the site of our first-ever school. Since its founding in 2014, our campus has grown to accommodate four daycare and early learning academies. Our UA campus provides exceptional care and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, as well as school-age students.

Hours
Monday–Friday
6:30am-6:00pm

Phone:(614) 745-3305
Fax: (614) 683-2653
Email: uaenrollment@bfa.care

 

Clubhouse
1717 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220

Treehouse
5150 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220

Greenhouse
1727 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220

Playhouse
1707 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220

Programs Offered

Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, School Age, and Summer Camp

The Balanced Family Academy Difference

  • All-Inclusive Care

    We provide everything your child needs throughout the day: nourishing meals, diapers, wipes, in-house laundry and extra curricular activities.

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  • Wholesome Nutrition

    We include ingredients, brands and recipes that have a positive impact on our children’s relationship to food and their well-being.

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  • Ratios Matter

    Our schools staff an additional teacher in every classroom, above state requirements and two additional teachers in our young infant classrooms.

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Real Reviews from Upper Arlington Parents

  • “Our daughter began attending daycare at Balanced Family Academy of Upper Arlington at the age of 2, and the progress she's made since then is remarkable. The staff at Balanced Family is incredibly nurturing and attentive, and they've played a crucial role in helping her transition into daycare life smoothly. We're grateful for the positive impact Balanced Family Academy of Upper Arlington has had on our daughter's growth and development. It's evident that they genuinely care about the well-being of every child in their care.”

    -Christa S

  • “I cannot say enough positive things about Balanced Family Academy. My older son started here 6 years ago ( who is now in 3rd grade) and my younger son started 3 years ago and is in BFA’s kindergarten program. Many of the same teachers are still here from 6 years ago which says a lot about the environment and how the staff is cared for. The teachers genuinely care about each child and make learning fun. Ms. Lauren is absolutely amazing and is the most genuine and caring teacher. I know my son will have an excellent start in elementary school. BFA is a great school and I am so happy I chose BFA for my boys.”

    -Marcia H

  • “We began attending BFA when our daughter was 3 months old, she is now 2.5 and our almost 1 year old son attends as well. The care we receive is top tier and I can't imagine sending our kids anywhere else! While the daycare industry has experienced a lot of tumult since COVID, our location has had minimal turnover and the staff genuinely seems happy to work there. They are so attentive to our kids needs and my daughter will often surprise me with the things she has learned that I know comes from thoughtful curriculum and intentional age-appropriate learning methods. They also get to experience special activities like nature, music and phys ed every week. While the tuition is definitely higher than some centers you might find in the area, I believe that you get what you pay for in a daycare and the extra money is worth it for the level of care we receive.”

    -Veronica S

  • “Balanced Family Academy Upper Arlington is exceptional! Their communication is top-notch, keeping us informed about our child's day. The staff is incredibly friendly and caring, creating a welcoming environment. Highly recommend for anyone seeking quality childcare.”

    -Jared K

  • “BFA Upper Arlington has exceeded our expectations. Our boys have had the opportunity to be in 3 of the 4 buildings and we have had a great experience with the administration, teachers and staff in each building. We are always greeted with smiling faces and warm hellos at drop off and pick up. BFA is far more than childcare- it is a place for excellent education, socialization and use of imagination. The curriculum for all age levels keep our children excited and engaged. Our kids enjoy being active- the outdoor spaces and multipurpose rooms allow them to be the energetic boys they are! When it comes to childcare, there are many options. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to send our kids to BFA!”

    -Meg S

  • "We have had the most incredible experience at Balanced Family Academy (Upper Arlington)! The staff and teachers are absolutely amazing. Our daughter is so excited to see her teachers and friends at drop off every morning. The food, curriculum, and community environment has been a game changer for our family and our daughter’s development. I really cannot recommend Balanced Family enough."

    -Brittney H

  • "We absolutely love BFA! The people, curriculum, facilities, food, communication…it’s best in class all the way around and we are so happy to be part of the BFA UA family! :) The teachers and support staff truly go above and beyond to make every day fun and the extracurriculars (like nature, jump bunch, music, water day, etc.) are incredible. My kids learn so much and have so much fun along the way. I have so much peace of mind when I drop them off knowing they are safe and loved on so much at BFA. You really cannot go wrong with this place!"

    -Sydnee K

  • "Balanced Family Academy of Upper Arlington is the best thing that has ever happened to our family. The Playhouse team goes above and beyond every single today to provide peace of mind and the teachers provide exceptional care. I feel so confident dropping my daughter off each day knowing that she will have fun, learn new things, and eat healthy food. I also love their CareDay app that allows me to see updates about my daughter throughout the day. I would give BFA 100 stars if I could!"

    -Haley B

  • "We love BFA of Upper Arlington! The teachers are so wonderful and do a fantastic job keeping my kids engaged with fun activities that are also educational. We appreciate the daily communication from teachers and staff and love that nutritious snacks and meals are made onsite. We're so thankful to be able to send our kids to a place knowing they are safe and cared for. "

    -Maegan M

  • "We absolutely love BFA Upper Arlington! The teachers and admins in the Greenhouse have become like family to us. Both our children eagerly look forward to Mondays, excited to share their weekend stories with their amazing teachers. The curriculum at BFA Upper Arlington is unparalleled, with an incredible attention to detail. It's a fantastic feeling to know that our kids are in a place where they can freely express themselves while receiving the support they need to reach educational milestones."

    -Lizz R

  • "We have absolutely loved our time at BFA Upper Arlington! My daughter started there at 10 months old and has been in 3 different classrooms. Each of her teachers have been so amazing, caring, genuine, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. We did not hesitate to leave her at daycare each morning. The staff have many creative activities for the kids to participate in each day. My daughter especially loved music days! We are grateful for the exceptional experience that we had at BFA Upper Arlington, especially with it being our first daycare experience with our daughter."

    -Katie J

  • "We could not be happier with Balanced Family Academy! We have 2 children enrolled and they are in the Greenhouse and Playhouse. Everyone knows our entire family at both houses and have been so inviting from day one. We love the curriculum/education, the staff, the provided meals (daily for the kids and our weekly family take home meal), and the facilities! The teachers are so fast to communicate with us through the app or through email. Both kids come home so happy at the end of every day. We truly love BFA and would not trust anyone else with our children! I recommend it to anyone looking for childcare as it is truly the highest quality center I have ever experienced!"

    Lauren P

Meet the Team

  • Sarah Fite

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Katie Berardi

    Chief of Center Operations

  • Emily Hammond

    Chief Financial & HR Officer

  • Joe Juza

    Director of Center Experience

  • Brianna Gray

    Director of Administration and Enrollment

  • Marah Stevens

    Clubhouse Center Administrator

  • Miranda Thomas

    Clubhouse Center Manager

  • Madalyn Eskew

    Clubhouse Center Liaison

  • Emily Howdyshell

    Greenhouse Center Administrator

  • Leah Lebold

    Greenhouse Center Manager

  • Codi Smith

    Greenhouse Center Liaison

  • Amanda Beck

    Treehouse Center Administrator

  • Morgan Calhoun

    Playhouse Center Administrator

  • Caity Wagner

    Playhouse Center Manager

  • Gabby Sweet

    Treehouse Center Manager

  • Kara Brackens

    School Age Administrator

  • Cassandra Pritikin

    School Age Manager

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