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Northern Lights • Columbus
The Clever Bee Academy proudly offers programs for children in Columbus ranging from infant day care all the way to summer camp programs. With a caring staff, in a nurturing environment, we’re proud to help all children grow. With that in mind, we accept various forms of payment.
3525 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, OH 43224
614-401-3571
Monday – Friday
6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Our Northern Lights location, located in the Clinton Township, is an accredited childcare and school readiness provider. Find us inside the Northern Lights Shopping Center. We proudly accept various forms of payment. Please complete the form below to learn more and schedule a tour.
Meet Our Director
Hello, my name is Desiree Mclin. I have been working with my Clever Bee Academy team since August of 2019. I started my career at Clever Bee Academy as the Assistant Director at the Livingston location before I was promoted to the Center Director at Northern Lights. I am currently in college to obtain a higher degree. It has been a pleasure building relationships with parents, children, and staff. I have learned and develop so much with in the last two years of being with Clever Bee. I have two children that attend Clever Bee Academy and they love it here.
Children are born eager to learn. Clever Bee Academy’s program helps lead children to their full potential and prepares them for success in school and beyond.
Infants are born ready to learn and explore the world! Our infant child care classrooms are where child care begins and where your baby develops into a curious and active child. Purposeful play is integrated into every lesson to ensure your infant begins their path to learning with constructive and fun activities.
Toddlers are always on the go! Our toddler classrooms provide a safe environment where your child can explore and learn. Teachers promote self-care skills such as feeding, cleaning, and dressing. As you would expect from the best toddlers schools in the state, Clever Bee Academy Ohio will support your child’s large motor development and hand-eye coordination through a variety of activities such as kicking balls, tossing, writing, drawing, and lacing. Ultimately, we help prepare toddlers for the more challenging preschool programs.
Welcome to Clever Bee Academy’s preschool program! Our preschool classrooms provide daytime child care to meet children’s needs for continued growth and preparation into a key transition – entering kindergarten at the end of the program. We believe that preschool programs promote a healthy adjustment in this period, helping build healthy transitions and attachments in the future.
More than 70 percent of U.S. children have parents who work away from home, leaving 15 million youth unsupervised by adults when the school day ends. With Clever Bee Academy’s before and after-school care program, your kids can enjoy a safe environment to develop in as they wait for you before and after school.
Our summer camp program provides a variety of hands-on experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem solving, innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Enriching teacher-led projects stimulate child discovery through small and large group activities.
Our program supports busy families with adult supervision and child care for their children when they are not in school.
Fill out the enrollment form and one of our Clever Bee leaders will be in touch soon.
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Welcome to Clever Bee Academy Northern Lights! Located at 3525 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224, our center is conveniently nestled inside the Northern Lights Shopping Center in Clinton Township. We proudly offer affordable, high-quality childcare and early childhood education programs—from Infant and Toddler Care to Preschool and After-School Care—designed to help your child thrive from day one.
At Clever Bee Academy Northern Lights, our commitment is to create a nurturing, secure, and innovative environment for every child. We deliver a full spectrum of services that local families trust:
• Local & Accessible: Our center is easily reached by car or public transit (with COTA buses serving the area), making quality childcare conveniently accessible.
• Accredited Quality: As an accredited childcare provider, we adhere to high standards in early childhood education, ensuring your child receives the best start in life.
• Flexible Hours & Payment Options: Operating Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, we cater to busy family schedules and accept government programs, cash, money orders, and credit cards.
Our comprehensive curriculum is built around your child’s developmental milestones, offering a range of programs that meet your family’s unique needs:
• Infant Program: Ages 6 weeks to 17 months – Interactive, age-appropriate learning lays the foundation for lifelong curiosity.
• Toddler Care: Ages 18 months to 3 years – A safe and stimulating environment that encourages self-care and exploration.
• Preschool Program: Ages 3 to 4 years – Creative, structured play prepares your child for a successful transition to kindergarten.
• After-School Care: For school-aged children – Secure and engaging care that supports your child’s continued growth beyond the classroom.
At Clever Bee Academy Northern Lights, we believe that learning starts with feeling right at home. Our center isn’t just a daycare—it’s a vibrant community hub where local families connect and grow together. Our creative curriculum blends purposeful play with interactive learning, drawing inspiration from the dynamic spirit of Columbus. Whether through themed art projects that reflect the city’s cultural vibrancy or outdoor activities that explore nearby green spaces, every moment is designed to spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond our exceptional classroom programs, we are deeply committed to enriching the local community. Our dedicated staff partners with local organizations to host family events, seasonal workshops, and community celebrations, strengthening neighborhood ties. This close-knit collaboration ensures that our children not only receive affordable, high-quality childcare but also build lasting bonds with the community around them. At Clever Bee Academy Northern Lights, we’re more than a daycare—we’re a cornerstone of local family life.
Ready to experience why local families trust Clever Bee Academy for affordable daycare in Columbus? Call us at 614-401-3571 or visit us at 3525 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224. You can also schedule a tour online to see firsthand how our nurturing environment can be the perfect place for your child to learn and grow.
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Clever Bee Academy opened our first Ohio location in Cleveland in Dec., 2001. Today we proudly have academies in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo for a total of 14 locations dedicated to providing high-quality child care, preschool, and school readiness programs to the communities we serve.