Ohio’s Top Rated Local® Child Care Providers Award Winner: Northminster Cooperative Preschool

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Northminster Cooperative Preschool is a 2019 award winner for child care providers in Ohio!

When it comes to child care in Cuyahoga Falls, there’s no better child care provider to turn to than Northminster Cooperative Preschool.

Northminster Cooperative Preschool has received dozens of reviews with an average rating of 5.00 stars, earning them a phenomenal Rating Score™ of 92.00 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for ranking among the top 10 child care providers in all of Ohio!

Here’s just one of their many five-star reviews:

“I truly cannot say enough good things about this school! We are so happy we made the choice to send our kids here. Our son has grown and learned so much! They have a wonderful balance of learning through play and real preparation for school work that I value. Our son is so happy here! They really work to help each child come into their own at that child’s own pace. All the teachers and staff are always helpful, friendly and caring. We also love and appreciate the extracurricular activities, like Spanish class. We are so thankful for Northminster Preschool!” – Bethany R.

Not Your Average Child Care Provider

Teresa Lance, the Director of Northminster Cooperative Preschool, generously gave us a few minutes of her time to tell us about this one-of-a-kind business and its award-winning online reputation.

The first thing we wanted to know was what it is that sets Northminster Cooperative Preschool apart from the many other child care providers in Ohio. Teresa pointed to their longevity in their community and to their staff, which includes a Speech Therapist, an Art Teacher and a Librarian. They offer individualized programs, including a lunch program, and have a strong, family cooperative relationship. Parents of students at Northminster Cooperative Preschool choose six days in the year to sit in on a class, which gives them a chance to see their child in the preschool environment.

Teresa went on to tell us that she took over as Director of Northminster Cooperative Preschool in 1992. She brought her son to the preschool, and she liked it so much that she first became a teacher and then took over the business when the previous Director retired.

We also wanted to know why they do what they do at Northminster Cooperative Preschool and how they work to make the world a better place. Here’s what Teresa had to say:

“The goal of Northminster Preschool is to provide a nurturing environment for your child to develop socially, as well as to academically prepare them for elementary school.”

Building Success With a Wonderful Staff

When we asked Teresa about Northminster Cooperative Preschool’s secret to such a strong online reputation, she said:

“We have a wonderful staff, and we have been here for a very long time. We have developed a very good reputation in the community. I think that is what brings people back. We do not solicit reviews; parents just leave reviews based on their experience.”

Outside of building the kind of online reputation any business owner would envy, Northminster Cooperative Preschool has spread the word about who they are and what they do through word of mouth, which is a testament to the next-level child care they provide.

Clearly, Teresa knows a thing or two about growing a business and building an online reputation. Here’s her expert advice for the many other business owners out there:

“Take that extra step, and do a little more than what is expected of you.”


Congratulations to the team at Northminster Cooperative Preschool for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Teresa, for taking the time to speak with us!

We highly recommend Northminster Cooperative Preschool in Cuyahoga Falls. Visit their website today!

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