Strengths
- Warm home-like environment on a two-acre property; outdoor play is a daily priority weather permitting
- Structured daily schedule: art, outdoor play, sensory activities, story time, and free play
- Two six-person strollers for walks and library trips; arts and sensory focus in programming
- Serves infants through preschool; SUTQ Bronze rated; run by Lacey Martin
Considerations
Strengths
- Licensed by State of Ohio and contracted by Athens County Jobs and Family Services — county-sanctioned program
- Accepts toddlers (7), pre-schoolers (44), and school-age (30) — serves multiple age groups in rural Albany
- All staff required to pass background checks and be certified in First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse/Neglect, and Communicable Diseases
- September 2025 annual inspection: Fully Compliant — clean licensing record at most recent check
- Programming includes stories, music, games, crafts, and outdoor play with after-school care available
Considerations
- SUTQ Rating 1 (lowest tier) — minimum quality rating; has not advanced in Ohio quality system
- School year only (mid-August through May) — no summer childcare available
- Located in rural Albany with limited public transport — access dependent on personal vehicle
Strengths
- Operated by Federal Hocking Local School District — school-integrated program with direct K-12 school system connection
- Located on-site at Federal Hocking schools (8461 OH-144, Stewart) — maximum convenience for enrolled school families
- Ohio University partnership for Kids on Campus programming in the Federal Hocking district
- Grant-funded program model — reduced cost or free childcare access for qualifying families
- School-district oversight and accountability — same administrative standards as the public school system
Considerations
- SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
- After-school / school-age program only — not suitable for infant, toddler, or preschool care needs
- Grant-dependent funding — program continuity subject to continued grant awards
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