Infants6 weeks – 18 months
Snuggles & Sensory
Calm rhythms, gentle hands, and a cozy room built for first milestones.
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Now enrolling · Fall 2026
Where little learnersgrow with love.
A warm, joyful daycare where every child belongs. For more than a decade, American Learning Center has nurtured curious minds, kind hearts, and confident kids — from tiny toes to kindergarten ready.
14h
Days that fit your schedule
6wk–12y
Ages we lovingly care for
5★
From local families
Play-based learning Healthy meals Outdoor adventures Reading & literacy STEM discovery Art & music Spanish basics Kindergarten readiness Play-based learning Healthy meals Outdoor adventures Reading & literacy STEM discovery Art & music Spanish basics Kindergarten readiness Play-based learning Healthy meals Outdoor adventures Reading & literacy STEM discovery Art & music Spanish basics Kindergarten readiness
Our programs
A nest for every age, a plan for every stage.
Each classroom is purpose-designed with developmentally appropriate routines, small ratios, and teachers who feel like family.
Toddlers & Preschool18 months – 5 years
Wonder & Wiggles
Story circles, dress-up, paint-splashed afternoons, and big imagination.
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School Age5 – 12 years
Before & After School
Homework help, hands-on STEAM, and time to just be a kid.
Learn moreWhy families choose us
More than daycare. It's a second home.
American Learning Center has been a steady, joyful presence for local families for years. We keep our group sizes small, our routines predictable, and our hearts wide open — so every child feels seen, safe, and ready to grow.
Now welcoming new families
Limited openings for infants & preschool
Loving care
Teachers who learn each child's nickname, favorite book, and how they like their hugs.
Real learning
A play-based curriculum that builds language, math, and curiosity every day.
Safe & secure
Keyed entry, CPR-certified staff, and clean, sunlit rooms inspected every year.
Joyful days
Songs, story time, outdoor play — childhood the way it should feel.
Trusted since day one
Loved by local families.
Our daughter cries when it's time to leave — she loves her teachers that much. Honestly the best decision we've made as parents.
The flexible hours saved us. I work nights and they're open early — never once felt rushed dropping off.
He started kindergarten reading and writing his name. ALC gave him such a strong foundation.
Art studioMusic circlesReading nookOutdoor garden
Contact us
Come see the magic in person.
Tours are the best way to feel our energy. Call ahead and we'll have a sticker ready for your little one.
- Location5450 Westerville RdColumbus, OH 43081
- Call(614) 882-2100
- OpenMonday – Friday · 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Weekly hours
- Monday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Holiday closures observed — see our newsletter for the full list.