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

Finding the right childcare
in Canfield, Ohio

Canfield is home to the historic Canfield Fair, one of Ohio's largest and most enduring community events with over 180 years of history celebrating agriculture, entertainment, and family traditions. The fair attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each Labor Day weekend and remains a centerpiece of the region's cultural identity. The city also preserves significant examples of classic revival architecture and sits on the historic route that once made it the county seat before Youngstown's rise. We analyzed all 10 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Canfield, 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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11Dimensions scored
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7,515City population
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Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center
7300 N. Palmyra Rd, Canfield, OH 44406
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — highest possible quality rating in Ohio
  • Creative Curriculum with Spanish, yoga, weekly gardening, dance, and art — all included at no extra cost
  • Fresh, home-cooked meals provided daily at no charge; diapers, wipes, and sunscreen also included
  • Serves infants (6 weeks) through school-age (12 years); flexible weekly scheduling with no penalties
  • 5.0-star rating across 30 parent reviews on SoTellUs — all positive, no negatives documented
  • Parents praise staff for going above and beyond, real-time app updates on child activities, and family atmosphere
  • Accommodates children with special needs; staff described as very kind and helpful
  • BBB Accredited with A+ rating; 10+ years serving the community across multiple Ohio locations

Considerations

  • Annual inspections consistently show partial compliance findings — all resolved, but a recurring pattern across multiple years
  • Hours at Palmyra Rd location (6:30 am - 4:30 pm) shorter than some full-day competitors
2
Children'S Academy Of Ohio, Llc
4580 Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406
★ 3.5 (6 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

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

Considerations

    3
    Valley Christian Early Learning Center @Old North
    7105 Herbert Rd, Canfield, OH 44406
    ★ 5    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Silver
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    8
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Perfect 5-star Google rating
    • Faith-based learning; same high-quality brand as Austintown location
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center

    Considerations

      4
      Canfield Day Care Llc
      50 Lisbon St, Canfield, OH 44406
      ★ 2.3 (3 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
      • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

      Considerations

      • 2.3-star Google rating (3 reviews) — below average parent satisfaction
      5
      Canfield United Methodist Church Preschool
      27 S Broad St, Canfield, OH 44406
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.6/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Uses Creative Curriculum aligned with Ohio Early Learning Development Standards and kindergarten readiness skills
      • Station-based rotating classroom activities foster exploration and independent learning
      • Multiple session options for ages 2-5, including a dedicated Pre-K class for kindergarten-eligible children
      • Licensed since 1970 — over 50 years serving Canfield families
      • Ohio-licensed childcare center in the heart of Canfield

      Considerations

      • Part-time schedules only (mornings/limited hours) — may not suit families needing full-day care
      • SUTQ: Not Rated — quality level not verified through Ohio Step Up To Quality system
      6
      Zion Christian Early Learning Center Before And After Care
      400 Hilltop Blvd, Canfield, OH 44406
      ★ 4.3 (7 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.6/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • 4.3-star Google rating (7 reviews)
      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated
      • Ohio-licensed childcare center

      Considerations

        7
        Early Bird Learning Center
        425 W Main St, Canfield, OH 44406
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Bronze
        5.5/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
        • Full-day care available (6:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday) — suits working parents
        • Curriculum focused on educational confidence, skills, and motivation; fosters lifelong learning foundations
        • Multi-location regional operator (Canfield, Salem, Boardman) established since 2010
        • BBB A+ rated business

        Considerations

        • SUTQ: Bronze — entry-level quality rating; not yet at Silver or Gold standard
        8
        First Presbyterian Church Weekday Nursery School
        140 W Main St, Canfield, OH 44406
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.4/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Play-based curriculum emphasizing free play, socialization, music, and supervised creative activities
        • Warm, nurturing Christian environment; program goals include positive self-concept and social growth
        • Multiple class formats for ages 2-5, including a Transitional Kindergarten track for 5-year-olds
        • Long-established program — licensed since 1970 with deep roots in Canfield
        • Ohio-licensed childcare center

        Considerations

        • Part-time schedules only — not suited for families needing full-day or five-day-a-week care
        • SUTQ: Not Rated — quality level not verified through Ohio Step Up To Quality system
        9
        Kid'S Pace Daycare Llc
        530 W Main St., Canfield, OH 44406
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.4/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Child-centered philosophy: individualized pacing rather than age-based benchmarks
        • Focus on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development through play-based activities
        • Founder graduated from YSU and has worked with children since 2015; mission of all-inclusive, safe, loving environment
        • Serves ages 1-5 in Canfield and surrounding communities
        • Ohio-licensed childcare center

        Considerations

        • Newly opened (May 2023) — limited operational track record
        • SUTQ: Not Rated — quality level not verified through Ohio Step Up To Quality system
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