Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Canton. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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.
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childcare
YMCA Child Care @ Taft Elementary is a before- and after-school enrichment program at 3829 Guilford Ave NW in Canton, OH, serving kindergarten through fifth-grade students in the Plain Local School District. Holding Ohio's highest quality tier (Gold SUTQ rating), the program offers structured academic support with homework help, arts and crafts, gym, and outdoor games, complemented by enrichment partnerships with local libraries, musicians, and Stark Parks programming. The YMCA's commitment to financial assistance ensures no child is turned away due to inability to pay. A notable limitation is that the program serves school-age children only during school hours with no infant, toddler, or full-day preschool care available.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Y-Club Before and After School Enrichment for K-5th grade students in the Plain Local School District. Bussing provided from select elementary schools (Glenwood, Frazier, Warstler); School Days Out and snow days held at alternate YMCA locations.
What sets it apart: Before-school care 6:30 am until school begins and after-school care from dismissal until 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday when school is in session. Part-time and full-time options with YMCA member discounts; displays a Praesidium Accreditation logo.
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