Name: Agape Children's Center
Address: 1060 Smiley Avenue Cincinnati , Ohio 45240
Phone Number: 513-674-2323
Fax Number: 513-674-2325
Web site: www.agapechildrenscenter.org
Email: prunion@dayspringcincy.org
Head of School: Paige Runion
Type of school: Private, non-profit
Founded: 1990
Ages/Grades: 30 months- 10 years
School Setting: Christian
School Size: 162 Students
Classroom Size: Depends on age of class group
Student/Teacher ratio: Depends on age of class group
Tuition: Available on website
Financial Aid: Through County Department of Job and Family Services
Departments: Preschool, Summer School-age
Curriculum: We use a non-denominational Bible Curriculum, The Beginner's Bible, together with a literacy curriculum, “The Letter People”. Our curriculum is aligned with the Ohio Department of Education's Early Learning Content Standards
Camp Programs: Yes, Summer Camp
After School Programs: Not at this time
Computer Capabilities: In classrooms and administration
Admissions Requirements: Call for a tour and preadmission interview
Mission Statement: To provide our community with excellent educational experiences in a Christian environment with loving and supportive staff
Philosophy Statement: We are a Non-denominational Christian ministry that is non-profit… our goal is not to make money for the church! The funds we generate are invested back into our program through equipment and supply purchases, staff education and benefits that help to retain good teachers
Notes: We are proud to have 100% of our staff pursuing educational opportunities, either through the CDA program or College Degrees! Our children will all benefit!

Childreach, providing mental health and social/emotional support, assessment and intervention guidance for children birth-5 yrs. We host several agencies providing Childcare Professionals education. Pratt Educational Services, providers of Adult Child Development Associates Certifications makes the CDA degree available in our region. 4Cs for Children, the local Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, uses our location for Childcare Professional Learning Opportunities as well.

Agape Children's Center was founded in 1990 at the Dayspring Church of God. In 1996, Paige Runion assumed leadership. Operated as a ministry, Agape has been awarded a Step Up To Quality Award by the State of Ohio Department of Education. This award recognizes programs offering smaller ratios in group settings, higher program quality, higher staff benefits and educational opportunities to staff to retain quality teachers.