Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Galena. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Ymca Hylen Souders Y-Club is a SUTQ Bronze-rated, before/after school program operated by the YMCA of Central Ohio at 4121 Miller Paul Rd in Galena, serving school-age children. The program emphasizes homework assistance and character building with STEM projects, literacy, physical fitness, and social skills development through a structured environment with YMCA-trained staff. Flexible weekly rates support working families, with before-care starting at 7:00 AM and after-care extending to 6:00 PM. The center's parent experience profile remains largely undocumented publicly; prospective families should seek direct feedback from current users before enrollment.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Homework assistance and character building with social skills development.
Programs & activities: STEM projects, literacy and reading, physical fitness.
What sets it apart: Hours: Before Care 7:00 AM, After Care until 6:00 PM. Rates: Before $66/week, After $69/week, Both $123/week. Licensed by Ohio DJFS and rated through Step Up To Quality. Staff meet state education and training requirements.
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