Earned the highest curriculum score in Canton. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Canton. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Canton. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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childcare
Empowered Early Learning Academy - Canton is an Ohio Step Up To Quality Gold-rated, licensed provider at 1379 Garfield Ave in Canton, offering evidence-based STEAM and Creative Curriculum for ages 3-5 with individualized instruction from degreed teachers. The center emphasizes Social-Emotional Learning, trauma-informed practices, and the science of reading, tailoring activities to each child's developmental stage and interests through sensory-supportive spaces and small class sizes. With over 40 years of experience, it accepts publicly funded child care vouchers and offers flexible tuition ($131.25–$218.75 per week), making quality early education accessible across payment structures.
Safety5.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Creative Curriculum, evidence-based, with degreed teachers creating individualized plans after knowledge checks throughout the year. Emphasis on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), trauma-informed care, and the science of reading, meeting each child where they are.
Programs & activities: Site mentions science experiences, calm spaces, writing, reading, and playing, plus sensory accommodations such as headphones for noise sensitivity. No music, languages, sports, field trips, before/after care, or summer camp mentioned.
What sets it apart: Over 40 years of experience; degreed teachers; small class sizes with one-on-one instruction. Tuition for preschool (ages 3-5): full-time $218.75/week, part-time $131.25/week; accepts Title XX, vouchers, private pay, and ECE Grant; payments due Fridays with $5 late fee. No accreditations, hours, meals, or security stated.
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