Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Pickerington. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Toll Gate Y-Club is an Ohio-licensed before and after school program operated by the YMCA of Central Ohio, serving Pickerington students from elementary through school age since 1992. The program offers structured homework assistance, STEM projects, and literacy activities aligned with the school day, delivered by trained YMCA staff grounded in the organization's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. It holds a SUTQ Silver quality rating, reflects 33+ years of community presence, and operates extended hours (7am to 6pm) with affordable tiered weekly tuition ($56-$130). The absence of public parent reviews limits independent verification of the day-to-day experience, and the program serves school-age children exclusively, with no infant or preschool offerings.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: YMCA youth development approach built on the YMCA Core Values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility), emphasizing social skills and character development. Focuses on six outcomes: Belonging, Achievement, Relationships, Core Values, Safety, and Inclusion.
Programs & activities: Before and after school care (Y-Club) including homework assistance, STEM projects, literacy and reading, and physical fitness.
What sets it apart: Licensed through Ohio Department of Job and Family Services/Ohio Department of Education; most programs are quality-rated through Ohio's Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) system. Hours: before care opens 7:00am, after care closes 6:00pm; 2026-27 weekly tuition ranges $56-$130 depending on option, 10% sibling discount, $35 registration fee; serving Pickerington 33+ years since 1992.
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