Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Canal Wincheste. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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childcare
Ymca Jerry L. Garver Child Care Program was an Ohio-licensed YMCA-operated childcare center at 6767 Refugee Road in Canal Winchester, serving infants through school-age children with Head Start and preschool programs, as well as Y-Club before and after school care. The facility permanently closed on May 30, 2026, with the organization working to relocate preschool services to alternative locations. Minimal public review coverage limits independent verification of the parent experience prior to closure.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Head Start, preschool programs, Y-Club before and after school care. Summer day camp moved to Grace Fellowship Church.
What sets it apart: Facility permanently closing May 30, 2026. Programs operating through closure date, with organization working to identify alternative locations for preschool services.
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