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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childcare
YMCA Big Walnut Elementary Y-Club is a state-licensed, school-age-only before/after-care program operated by YMCA of Central Ohio at Big Walnut Elementary School in Sunbury. Serving elementary-age children, it operates from 7:00 AM before school and until 6:00 PM after school, with curriculum anchored in YMCA's "Raising The BAR" framework emphasizing character development, belonging, and core values alongside homework assistance and STEM activities. The program holds a SUTQ Bronze rating and offers financial assistance and sibling discounts. The absence of infant, toddler, and preschool programming limits its applicability to families with younger children, and no public parent reviews are available for independent verification of operational experience.
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: YMCA's "Raising The BAR" framework focused on Belonging, Achievement, Relationships, and Core Values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility) with emphasis on social skills and character development.
What sets it apart: State-licensed through ODJFS; most hold Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) ratings; before care opens 7:00 AM ($66/week), after care closes 6:00 PM ($69/week), combined $123/week; 10% sibling discount; financial assistance available.
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