Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Stow across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Stow. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Stow. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Stow. 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 Stow. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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Indian Trail Ymca Base is a school-age before and after school care program at Indian Trail Elementary in the Stow-Munroe Falls school district, located in Stow, Ohio. Operated through the YMCA, the center offers structured programming including homework assistance, skill-building activities, and social-emotional development, with special Fun Days on school closures featuring swimming, rock wall climbing, and sports at the Riverfront YMCA facility. Pricing is transparent and affordable: before care only $75 per week, after care only $85 per week, or combined $110 per week, with YMCA member discounts available. The program is limited to school-age children only, with no infant, toddler, or preschool options at this location.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Before and after school care program offering a balanced curriculum with activity choice, homework assistance, learning new skills, and peer play to encourage positive social-emotional growth.
Programs & activities: Homework assistance, afternoon snack, peer play, and Fun Days programming on non-school days featuring swimming, rock wall climbing, and sports.
What sets it apart: Drop-off from 7:00 AM, pickup by 6:00 PM on days school is in session. 2025-2026 tuition: Before Care $75/wk, After Care $85/wk, combined $110/wk, plus $40 non-refundable registration fee per child; YMCA member discounts available. Afternoon snack provided.
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