Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Bainbridge, Clarksburg & Frankfort across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Bainbridge, Clarksburg & Frankfort. This dimension weighs literacy and numeracy foundations, school-transition preparation, and reported outcomes.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Bainbridge, Clarksburg & Frankfort. This dimension evaluates director responsiveness, communication, billing clarity, and how well the center is run.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurriculars score in Bainbridge, Clarksburg & Frankfort. This dimension covers enrichment beyond core care — sports, languages, field trips, and special programs.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Ross Co CAC Head Start Bainbridge Center is a federally funded Head Start program serving income-eligible children ages 3-5 and early Head Start for ages 0-3 in Bainbridge, Ohio. Operating Monday through Thursday from 8am to 3:45pm, the center provides all meals, snacks, and developmental screenings at no cost to families, along with formula, diapers, and on-site health and mental health services. Transportation is available in select areas, supporting working families across Ross County since 1966. The program uses a research-based curriculum and emphasizes family involvement as part of its holistic service model for low-income children in the region.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
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 a research-based curriculum; no specific educational philosophy or method is named.
Programs & activities: Head Start (ages 3-5) and Early Head Start (pregnant women and ages 0-3) with center-based and home-based options. Includes parent involvement activities, nutrition and health services, mental health services, and services for children with disabilities.
What sets it apart: Serves predominantly low-income children ages 0-5 in Ross County. All formula, meals, and snacks provided through CACFP; Pull-Ups and diapers provided while in care. Transportation offered in select areas for Head Start only.
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Top 3 in Bainbridge, Clarksburg & Frankfort
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Best K-Ready
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Best Management
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Best Extracurriculars
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