Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Canfield across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Canfield. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Valley Christian Early Learning Center @Old North is an Ohio-licensed, faith-based childcare provider located at 7105 Herbert Rd in Canfield, serving infants and children through school age. The center implements the High Scope Curriculum with an emphasis on education through experience and modeling, fostering intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth in a center-based play environment. It holds a 3-star Step Up to Quality rating and maintains a perfect 5-star Google rating, reflecting strong community recognition. As part of the Valley Christian early learning brand, it benefits from highly trained professionals with early childhood education credentials.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: High Scope Curriculum with emphasis on education through experience and modeling; center-based play experiences for intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Programs & activities: Center-based play experiences; ages 6 weeks through school-age; individualized learning with attention to Christian-centered development.
What sets it apart: 3-star Step Up to Quality rating; licensed by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services; highly trained professionals with early childhood education experience.
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Most Compassionate
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