In 1989 City Kids
Downtown opened its doors to the families of
downtown working professionals. It was the founder's
goal to provide high quality child care close to
the parents’ workplace. The goal was and is
to encourage and facilitate parent involvement and
accessibility to their children as well as to the
school’s activities throughout the day.
In
1999, with City Kids Daycare’s efforts to
expand its ability to meet these needs, an additional
location was established to provide care and education
for more families. City
Kids in Hilliard was opened in the summer
of 1999. This location is in Hilliard, Ohio to
meet the needs of working parents in the suburbs
of Columbus.
City
Kids Daycare maintains a staff
of teachers who are responsible for a smaller
number of children than the State of Ohio requires.
We are a state-licensed facility open downtown
from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and in Hilliard
from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the year.
To ensure excellent communication between families
and the school, City Kids Daycare sends home daily
information sheets. Hot, nutritionally balanced
lunches are available everyday, and snacks are
served every morning and afternoon with American
Heart Association guidelines in mind.
Since
1981, owner and founder Patricia Elam has
managed and operated respected childcare facilities.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family
Relations Child Development and a certification
in Early Childhood Education from the Ohio State
University. She serves on the Board of Directors
for the Ohio
Child Care Association; is a member of the
Action
For Children Assisting Board, City, State,
and National Associations for the Education of
Young Children; and is a member of the Columbus
Chamber of Commerce and the Hilliard
Chamber of Commerce.
Please
feel free to stop by anytime
for a visit, or call us
to schedule a personal interview and tour. We
welcome the opportunity to serve you and your
children's needs for quality child care.
To
promote intellectual curiosity, sound social
values, and emotional well-being.
To
model sound personal development and to teach
respect for others who are different.
To
develop critical thinking, problem solving,
and communication skills.
To
teach students how to work independently and
cooperatively.
To
foster pride in work.
To
develop economic and international understanding.
To
promote awareness of cultural diversity.
To
foster appreciation for the arts.
To
help students realize the relationship of
good health to success and happiness.
To
develop in each student the ability to understand
and to accept herself / himself.
Since
1981, owner and founder Patricia Elam has
managed and operated respected childcare facilities.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family
Relations Child Development and a certification
in Early Childhood Education from the Ohio State
University. She serves on the Board of Directors
for the 
