Penguin Crossing Academy

Welcome to Penguin Crossing Academy

Leading childcare center and preschool proudly serving the Lewis Center area in Columbus, Ohio since 2006.

Penguin Crossing Academy

Always the right choice
Committed to providing the best quality childcare service and holding fast to our commitment to offer a safe and loving environment.
Top kindergarten readiness reputation built with quality early learning curriculum and rich extracurricular activities.
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Our Amazing Programs

From tiny tots to big kids, we have the perfect program to help your child learn, grow, and thrive!

Infant Care

Age: 6 weeks - 12 months

Gentle, loving care for your littlest ones with personalized attention and developmental activities.

Toddler Program

Age: 1 – 2 years

An active, play-based program that encourages language development, movement, and independence in a safe and supportive classroom.

Pre School

Age: 3-4 Years

A fun learning environment focused on early academics, creativity, and social skills to prepare children for the next stage of learning.

Pre-K

Age: 4-5 Years

A structured program that builds kindergarten readiness through literacy, math, and social development activities.

School Age

Age: 5 – 12 Years

Before- and after-school care offering homework support, enrichment activities, and a safe space for learning and fun.

Experienced Teachers

Our skilled teachers bring years of early childhood experience, guiding every child with care, creativity, and personalized attention for confident learning and growth.

Nutritious Meals

We serve healthy, balanced meals prepared with care, supporting children’s physical growth, energy, and good eating habits in a safe, hygienic setting.

Safe Environment

We provide a secure, clean, and nurturing environment where children feel protected, comfortable, and encouraged to explore, learn, and grow with confidence.

Learning Through Play

Our play-based learning approach inspires creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving, helping children develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills naturally.

Our Learning Approach

We believe in nurturing the whole child through play-based learning that develops social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.

Communication

Providing an environment where children grow their confidence and learn to express themselves in a variety of situations.

Social & Emotional

Encourage children to develop an attitude of kindness, cooperation, courtesy and helpfulness towards others while developing self-confidence and independence.

Physical Development

Helping children develop their coordination, control and movement through a variety of fine and gross motor activities.

Expressive Arts

Enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials.

Literacy

Encouraging children to link sounds and letters and begin to read and write. Children are exposed to a wide range of reading materials to ignite their interest.

Mathematics

Helping children with their counting skills, understanding numbers and simple addition and subtraction problems.

Phone (740) 547-0606
7:00am to 6:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Ages:
Ages 6 weeks to 12 years

7166 Gooding Blvd Delaware, OH 43015

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Penguin Crossing Academy will be operating on two hour delay opening at 9am on Tuesday January 27th.
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Penguin Crossing Academy will be Closed Monday January 26th.
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Penguin Crossing Academy + Kidokinetics = active kiddos, stronger skills and tons of smiles every week! 🐧💚⚽️🏃‍♀️
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We believe in nurturing the whole child through play-based learning that develops social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.

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