Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hamilton. 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 Hamilton. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Gmv Ymca @ Highland Elementary is a school-site before- and after-school care program at 1125 Main Street in Hamilton, Ohio, serving school-age children. The center has earned SUTQ Gold-quality-assurance status, reflecting rigorous standards for child development and program quality. Its curriculum emphasizes cognitive, physical, and social skill-building, helping children develop focus and motivation. However, the program offers only before- and after-school care, with no infant, toddler, or preschool services for families needing full-day early learning.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: No specific curriculum model is named. The approach focuses on the cognitive, physical, and social development of children, helping them build social skills, focus, and motivation.
Programs & activities: Child care service types include Full Day Early Learning Centers, Preschool, Before/After School Care (BASE), Child Watch, and Schools Day Out programming.
What sets it apart: Programs are staffed by people who understand child development, with the aim of developing confident kids today and engaged adults tomorrow. No accreditations, hours, meals, ratios, or tuition are stated.
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Best for Safety
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