Earned the highest safety score in Delaware. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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childcare
Cheshire Y-Club is a licensed, YMCA-operated school-age afterschool program serving children in the Cheshire Elementary catchment area in Delaware, Ohio, with over two decades of operation within the YMCA of Central Ohio network. Holding a Silver Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) rating, the program operates before school (from 6:30 a.m.) and after school (until 6 p.m.) weekdays, offering homework assistance alongside STEM projects, literacy activities, and physical fitness programming within the "Raising The BAR" youth development framework. Staff hold CPR and First Aid certification with training in child abuse prevention. The program is accessible at competitive weekly rates ($68 for either before or after care, $112 for both) with sibling discounts and financial assistance available. As a school-age-only program without infant or preschool services, Cheshire Y-Club serves a distinct need for working families with elementary-age children; the absence of public parent reviews limits independent verification of parent experience.
Safety7.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: YMCA "Raising The BAR" youth development framework focused on Belonging, Achievement, Relationships, Core Values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility), Safety, and Inclusion. Emphasizes fostering social skills and character development in a safe, nurturing environment.
Programs & activities: Before and after school care (before care opens 6:30am, after care closes 6:00pm). Enrichment includes homework assistance, STEM projects, literacy and reading, and physical fitness activities.
What sets it apart: Licensed through Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS); most programs quality-rated through Ohio's Step Up To Quality (SUTQ). Rates for 2025-26: before or after care $68/week, both $112/week, $35 registration fee, 10% sibling discount; financial assistance available through the YMCA Annual Campaign.
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