Bellefontaine, OH · Logan · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Bellefontaine, Ohio

Known as "The Peak of Ohio," Bellefontaine is home to Campbell Hill, the state's highest point at 1,550 feet above sea level. The city is also recognized as the birthplace of the American concrete street—in 1891, inventor George Bartholomew constructed the nation's first concrete street here, using Portland cement in what became a revolutionary innovation for road construction. Today, Bellefontaine continues to thrive as a regional manufacturing hub with Honda operating major production facilities in the area. We analyzed all 5 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Bellefontaine, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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13,370City population
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Cors Head Start - Bellefontaine
613 Hamilton Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.8/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CORS Head Start — since 1975, non-profit with 17 licensed centers across West Central Ohio
  • SUTQ Gold-rated; comprehensive health, mental health, and nutrition services for children and families
  • Professional educators lead early childhood programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
  • Accepts PFCC vouchers; Ohio-licensed

Considerations

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    Cors Head Start - Ben Logan
    4560 Cr 26, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
    Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.8/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • CORS Head Start at Ben Logan — same high-quality 17-center nonprofit program since 1975
    • SUTQ Gold-rated; comprehensive health, mental health, and nutrition services included
    • Accepts PFCC vouchers; Ohio-licensed

    Considerations

      3
      Ymca Logan County Early Learning Center
      1973 Oh-47 West, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
      ★ 5 (4 Google)    ·  YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.6/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      9
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      9
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      9
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Perfect 5-star Google rating (4 reviews)
      • YMCA programs
      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated

      Considerations

        4
        Little Learners Christian Day School
        345 Washington Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
        ★ 5 (3 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Gold
        6.3/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        8
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        8
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Perfect 5-star Google rating (3 reviews)
        • Christian faith-based preschool
        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated

        Considerations

          5
          Noah'S Ark Christian Daycare And Preschool
          1000 E Brown Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: NR
          5.2/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          5
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          5
          Mgmt
          5
          Culture
          5
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          5

          Strengths

          • Comprehensive age range: nursery (6 weeks) through school-age (5th grade) with before/after school and summer care
          • Large capacity of 147 children; open 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM — extended hours for working families
          • Transportation to Bellefontaine City Schools and Benjamin Logan Schools
          • Christian faith-based curriculum with summer Bible story themes and field trips

          Considerations

          • Mixed parent reviews: praised for infant/toddler care but preschool classes described as large with reduced parent communication
          • Reviewer noted center is not well equipped to deal with children who have special needs
          • Staff training concerns raised: one review cited teachers with little to zero early childhood education training
          • Recurring partially compliant ODJFS annual inspections
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