Earned the highest teacher quality score in Massillon. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Massillon. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
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childcare
Buttons & Bows in Massillon is an Ohio Step Up To Quality Gold-rated center serving infants through school-age children since 1987, establishing deep roots in the community as a trusted childcare provider. The center participates in publicly funded child care voucher programs and offers a curriculum emphasizing age-appropriate activities, social interaction, and creative play, with a particular focus on pre-reading and kindergarten readiness for four-year-olds. Family engagement events like Mom's Night, Dad's Night, and seasonal celebrations complement its themed weekly programs, and themed classroom activities extend to younger age groups, supporting working families with quality, accessible care.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes age-appropriate activities focused on social interaction, creative play, and independent skill development. For four-year-olds, concentrates on pre-reading, phonetic skills, and kindergarten readiness with hands-on learning and creative problem-solving.
Programs & activities: Weekly themed programs with rotating activities; classes for ages 2, 3, and 4. Special family events including Mom's Night, Dad's Night, Morning with Santa, and Thanksgiving Feasts, plus a Children's Art Gallery.
What sets it apart: A 65-year-old not-for-profit, DCFS-licensed preschool located in Elmhurst, Illinois.
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