Center Operating: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM -- Tours by Appointment Only
Hugs-n-hearts ELC Where caring comes straight from the heart
Family Owned & Operated Child Care Center
Established in 1994
Welcome to Hugs-n-Hearts!
Thank you for visiting our website!
Children are my passion and for as long as I can remember, I have always dreamt of having the opportunity to do what I love. My dream came true on April 22, 1994 and I opened the doors of Hugs-n-Hearts ELC. I have been the owner and on-site director for 30 years. Hugs-n-Hearts is privately owned and family operated. We were one of the very first businesses to open in the Polaris area. Teddy bears lined the hallways and smiling teachers waited in the doorways to welcome the first of over 4500 students to join our family. Hugs-n-Hearts was designed and built with the Polaris community in mind. We are a full-day, educational child care program designed for working parents.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have over 35 years of administrative and teaching experience in the early child care field. My three children grew up at Hugs-n-Hearts and I'm so proud to now work alongside them every day. I love watching my children teaching others and seeing their growing passion for this field. Together we are shaping the future of Hugs-n-Hearts.
We believe that each child deserves the VERY BEST! One of the many reasons Hugs-n-Hearts excels is our staff. Our collaborative team works to make sure your child reaches their full potential. At Hugs-n-Hearts our staff becomes family. We look forward to your family joining ours.
In 2024 Hugs celebrated 30 years. We were honored to have the Columbus Dispatch visit and interview Miss Pam, be sure to view her interview at the link below.
SINCERELY,
PAM O'BRIEN
OWNER/DIRECTOR
(614) 848-6777
Select a Location
Hugs-n-Hearts Polaris
Hugs-n-Hearts North Campus
Hugs-n-Hearts Polaris
8989 Antares Avenue
Columbus, Oh 43240
614-848-6777
Fax 614-848-9964
18 months thru Pre-K & Kindergarten
H-N-H Campus Polaris
Hugs-n-Hearts North Campus
Hugs-n-Hearts Polaris
9005 Antares Avenue
Columbus, OH 43240
614-540-2276
Fax 614-540-2279
School-Age and Kindergarten Wrap-Around
(Connected to Hugs-n-Hearts Polaris)
Hugs-n-Hearts North Campus
Hugs-n-Hearts North Campus
Hugs-n-Hearts North Campus
6146 Lewis Center Road
Galena, Oh 43021
740-909-4747
Fax 740-909-4748
18 Months thru School-Age