Lionheart Children's Academy at Community Commons
Community Commons, 9850 Carolina Trace Rd, Harrison, OH 45030
About
Lionheart Children’s Academy at Community Commons offers Christ-centered learning with Biblical values woven into daily experiences through age-appropriate stories, songs, and conversations. The program is part of a non-profit Christian organization committed to excellence in early childhood education and offers both full-time and part-time options, including summer camps in partnership with the local church. It provides programs for Infants, Toddlers, Older Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, and School-Age children within one academy setting.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Lionheart Children’s Academy at Community Commons partners with the local church, with Community Commons as its partner. Lionheart began in 2014 and has been in existence for 11 years. The academy’s mission states that it partners with families to provide high-quality, Christ-centered early education in a nurturing and joyful environment, with the goal of seeing the lives of children and families transformed by the Gospel through Christ-centered childcare and summer camps in partnership with the local church.
The leadership team includes Jessica, Academy Director; Jeff Lamb, Chief Executive Officer; Mia Beall, Chief Operating Officer; Ashley Sink, Chief People Officer; Ginny Fowler, Chief Spiritual Officer; Rachel Saucedo, Chief Growth Officer; Maria Lummus, Chief Financial Officer; Karin Laymance, Executive Director of Academy Ministry; and Misty Henry, Vice President, Education. Lionheart Children’s Academy is described as Licensed & Trusted Care, has 900+ 5-star reviews, is recognized for quality and care, and is noted as the #1 largest Christian child care provider, having served over 10,000 families. The program highlights top-tier safety and a focus on being excellent in education, along with flexible scheduling focused on faith.
Parent reviews on Google mention frequent updates about children throughout the day, including photos through a parent connect app, and describe staff as loving, caring, friendly, and warm. Families note organized and structured routines, staff who are patient and nurturing, and children who are eager to return to the academy. Multiple testimonials state that parents feel comfortable and confident leaving their children at Lionheart Children’s Academy and report positive experiences with both the staff and the church partnership.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Lionheart Children’s Academy at Community Commons partners with the local church, with Community Commons as its partner. Lionheart began in 2014 and has been in existence for 11 years. The academy’s mission states that it partners with families to provide high-quality, Christ-centered early education in a nurturing and joyful environment, with the goal of seeing the lives of children and families transformed by the Gospel through Christ-centered childcare and summer camps in partnership with the local church.
The leadership team includes Jessica, Academy Director; Jeff Lamb, Chief Executive Officer; Mia Beall, Chief Operating Officer; Ashley Sink, Chief People Officer; Ginny Fowler, Chief Spiritual Officer; Rachel Saucedo, Chief Growth Officer; Maria Lummus, Chief Financial Officer; Karin Laymance, Executive Director of Academy Ministry; and Misty Henry, Vice President, Education. Lionheart Children’s Academy is described as Licensed & Trusted Care, has 900+ 5-star reviews, is recognized for quality and care, and is noted as the #1 largest Christian child care provider, having served over 10,000 families. The program highlights top-tier safety and a focus on being excellent in education, along with flexible scheduling focused on faith.
Parent reviews on Google mention frequent updates about children throughout the day, including photos through a parent connect app, and describe staff as loving, caring, friendly, and warm. Families note organized and structured routines, staff who are patient and nurturing, and children who are eager to return to the academy. Multiple testimonials state that parents feel comfortable and confident leaving their children at Lionheart Children’s Academy and report positive experiences with both the staff and the church partnership.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
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