Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Massillon. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Massillon. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
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.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Massillon. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Massillon. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Massillon. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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childcare
Casey's Play Care LLC is a small, owner-operated licensed childcare center at 209 Ohio Ave NE in Massillon, Ohio, serving infants through school-age children from 6 weeks to 12 years. The center holds a Silver SUTQ rating (Ohio's 3-star quality tier) and is led by Director Casey, who holds a master's degree in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education with 19 years of experience—well above average for the sector. It operates a play-based curriculum with classes organized by developmental stage, accepts state subsidies and vouchers, and maintains extended weekday hours to support working families. A single parent review praises the center's warmth and teacher care; however, public review coverage is minimal, making it difficult for prospective families to assess consistency across family experiences.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based approach founded on the belief that children learn best through play, using developmentally appropriate activities to promote learning and development. Described as exceptional early childhood education building a foundation for lifelong learning.
Programs & activities: Programs organized into Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classes for children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten. Emphasis on a small, close-knit community that fosters family engagement.
What sets it apart: Licensed childcare center serving ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Accepts state funding and state voucher payments. Hours Mon-Thu 6:30am-5:30pm, Fri 6:30am-5:00pm, closed weekends. Weekly tuition: Infant $260/$200, Toddler $235/$175, Preschool $210/$150 (full/part time), plus enrollment/re-enrollment fees ($100/$75). Owner/Administrator holds a master's degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education with 20 years experience; located at 209 Ohio Ave NE, Massillon, OH.
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Top 10 in Massillon
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Best Arts & Music
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