Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Cuyahoga Falls. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Cuyahoga Falls. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Cuyahoga Falls. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Cuyahoga Falls. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Hartz Early Care And Education Center is an Ohio Step Up To Quality 5-Star rated center operated by the Akron Area YMCA, located at 230 Stow Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls. It serves infants through Pre-Kindergarten with a curriculum focused on socialization and kindergarten readiness, delivered by experienced teachers. The center operates Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM with strong family support through need-based scholarships, Title XX vouchers, and publicly funded child care acceptance. As a mission-driven YMCA facility with the highest state quality designation and favorable infant-to-staff ratios, it provides reliable, quality-focused care for working families across multiple age groups.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion6.0
Management9.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Focus on socialization, learning and fun for toddlers, with preschool centered on kindergarten readiness taught by experienced teachers. Pre-K programming concentrates on core curriculum for success in traditional school settings.
Programs & activities: Serves infants (6 weeks-18 months), toddlers (18-33 months), preschool (33 months-4 years), and Pre-Kindergarten. Virtual tour and Parent Handbook available for prospective families.
What sets it apart: 5-Star rated Step Up to Quality center. Hours Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm. Infant ratio 1 adult per 4 infants. Need-based scholarships and Title XX accepted; tuition ranges $220-$270/week.
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