Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Cuyahoga Falls across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Cuyahoga Falls. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Cuyahoga Falls. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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childcare
The DeWitt YMCA Base in Cuyahoga Falls is an Ohio SUTQ Gold rated before- and after-school care program serving elementary school-age children at DeWitt Elementary and neighboring Preston Elementary, where students are transported for after-care. The program features a structured curriculum emphasizing homework assistance, skill-building activities, and positive social-emotional growth through afternoon snacks and peer play. Fun Days during school closures offer swimming, rock wall climbing, and sports activities at the adjacent Riverfront YMCA facility, with membership discounts available to reduce the weekly combined care cost to $110 per week. The program operates only during the school calendar, with extended hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., though the absence of parent reviews available on public platforms limits independent verification of the family experience.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Before and after school care program emphasizing student activity choice and a well-balanced curriculum including afternoon snack, homework assistance, learning new skills, and play with peers to encourage positive social-emotional growth.
Programs & activities: Homework assistance, skill-building, peer play, and afternoon snack. Fun Days during school closures feature swimming, rock wall climbing, and sports activities.
What sets it apart: Operates on school-session days only per the district calendar; drop-off from 7:00am with pick-up by 6:00pm. Offered at six Cuyahoga Falls elementary school sites (Preston students transported to DeWitt for after-care).
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