Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Troy across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Troy. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Troy. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Troy. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Troy. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Cors Head Start - Troy is a Gold SUTQ rated center-based provider at 1849 Towne Park Dr in Troy, serving children from birth to age five, including those with special needs. Part of the Council on Rural Services (CORS) Head Start network operating since 1975 across 17 licensed centers in West Central Ohio, the center features degreed teachers in every classroom and a research-based curriculum emphasizing individualized support. Comprehensive services include health screenings, mental health support, family services, and nutrition programs—all federal Head Start benefits. Income eligibility requirements apply for enrollment under federal funding, and no public parent reviews have surfaced to independently verify the parent experience.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses research-based curricula with a degreed teacher in every classroom. Emphasizes individualized support for each child's natural curiosity.
What sets it apart: Head Start provider network (Council on Rural Services) operating since 1975, running 17 licensed centers across West Central Ohio. Serves children from birth to five, including those with special needs.
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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Best Management
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Best Arts & Music
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