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
YMCA Delaware Community Center is a Columbus YMCA network facility at 1121 South Houk Road in Delaware, OH, serving children through their Child Watch, Kids Time childcare service, and summer day camp programs. Operating since 2011 through a partnership with the City of Delaware and the Ohio National Guard, the center uses a HighScope curriculum for preschool and toddlers, accepts PFCC subsidy vouchers, and offers extended hours from 5:30am to 9:30pm to support working families. Residents and workers of the City of Delaware receive a 10% discount on monthly rates, and the center received $59,146 in financial assistance in 2025, serving 149 children in its summer programs. The facility maintains strong accountability as part of the larger YMCA network, though it is not yet enrolled in Ohio's state quality rating system (SUTQ).
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Child Watch/Kids Time childcare service and summer day camp (149 children attended in 2025).
What sets it apart: Operating since 2011 through a partnership with the City of Delaware and the Ohio National Guard. Awarded $59,146 in financial assistance in 2025; residents/workers of the City of Delaware get 10% off monthly rates.
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