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.
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.
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
Paul And Carol David YMCA - Strausser Site is an Ohio Step Up To Quality Gold-rated provider operated by the YMCA of Central Stark County, delivering before and after school care for kindergarten through sixth grade at Strausser Elementary within Perry Local School District. The program opens as early as 6:30 AM and stays open until 6:00 PM, offering physical activities, arts and crafts, homework help, sports, and games to support working families with school-age children. Financial assistance is available and the center accepts Ohio DJFS child care assistance. This program is designed exclusively for school-age care and does not serve infants or preschoolers.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Page references YMCA childcare offerings including Before and After School Care, North Canton Child Development Center, and School Days Out.
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