Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Sunbury. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Big Walnut Intermediate Y-Club is a YMCA of Central Ohio before/after school program serving grades K-5 at Big Walnut Intermediate School in Sunbury. Operating within a structured, safe environment aligned with the school schedule, the program features homework assistance, STEM projects, literacy and reading activities, and physical fitness activities. Through the Raising The BAR For Youth curriculum, staff emphasize social skills and character development around core values like caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Licensed by Ohio ODJFS and rated through Ohio Step Up To Quality, the program offers before care from 7:00am and after care until 6:00pm with meal and snack provision and transportation coordination; combined weekly fees are $123. The program's limited footprint—school-age only with no infant or toddler care—reflects its design as a supplementary care option for elementary families.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Raising The BAR For Youth program emphasizing Belonging, Achievement, Relationships, Core Values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility), Safety, and Inclusion with staff focus on fostering social skills and character development.
What sets it apart: Licensed through Ohio ODJFS and rated through Ohio Step Up To Quality (SUTQ). Before care 7:00am ($66/week), after care until 6:00pm ($69/week), combined $123/week. Serves grades K-5. Provides meals/snacks and transportation coordination between program and school.
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