Campbell, OH · Mahoning · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Campbell, Ohio

Campbell emerged as a steel town in 1902 when the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company built its home plant on the banks of the Mahoning River, drawing waves of immigrant workers to the Mahoning Valley. The city is home to Iron Soup, a historic 1920s prefabricated concrete housing complex built by the steel company for its workers—a pioneering example of modern affordable housing that predated the apartment building as Americans knew it. Though the mill closure on September 19, 1977, known locally as "Black Monday," devastated the region, Campbell's industrial heritage and distinctive architectural landmarks remain central to its identity. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Campbell, 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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Alta Head Start Campbell
2002 Community Circle, Campbell, OH 44405
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Federally funded Head Start program with comprehensive services (education, health, nutrition, mental health, family support) at no cost to eligible families
  • Alta Care Group CLASS scores above national average in all categories — independently verified instructional quality
  • Lead teachers hold Bachelor degrees in Early Childhood Education; all assistants hold minimum CDA — exceeds federal Head Start staffing requirements
  • Ohio Step Up To Quality: Gold — highest SUTQ rating awarded by the state

Considerations

  • Income-eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying low-income families only
2
Brilliant Beginnings Child Development Center, Llc
124 Keystone St, Campbell, OH 44405
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
5.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality: Bronze — meets baseline state quality standards
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
  • Flexible care options including full-time, part-time, and extended-hours care

Considerations

  • No website found; limited public information about curriculum or staff qualifications
  • BBB listing shows no accreditation and zero consumer reviews
3
Kidz Kare Kaztle Childkare
687 Marlyn Ave., Campbell, OH 44405
★ 3.3 (1 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
5.7/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
  • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

Considerations

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    La La'S Daycare & Learning Center
    178 12Th Street, Campbell, OH 44405
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving children ages 2.5 to 12 — broad age range coverage
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
    • 24-hour care available — rare extended hours option for shift-working parents

    Considerations

    • No SUTQ quality rating — has not completed Ohio Step Up To Quality program assessment
    • No website found; very limited public information available
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