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.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Paul & Carol David YMCA-Amherst in Massillon, Ohio operates a before and after school care program for kindergarten through 6th grade students at the Amherst Elementary site within Perry Local School District. With Gold Step Up To Quality accreditation—Ohio's highest voluntary quality designation—the program opens early at 6:30 AM and extends to 6:00 PM, supporting working families with extended-hours access. Activities encompass physical education, arts and crafts, homework help, sports, and games, with financial assistance and Ohio DJFS child care subsidy acceptance available. The program serves school-age children exclusively, without infant or preschool enrollment.
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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