Carrollton & Malvern, OH · Carroll · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Carrollton & Malvern, Ohio

Carrollton is named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. Once home to one of Ohio's pioneering paving brick manufacturers beginning in 1893, Malvern's industrial heritage is still visible in the distinctive bricks that pave its streets and buildings throughout the village. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across Carrollton & Malvern, scoring each on 11 real dimensions from parent reviews. 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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Malvern Learning Center
301 W Main Street, Malvern, OH 44644
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.0/ 10

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold (5-star) rated learning center in Malvern serving Carroll County families
  • Meals provided; program operates as part of Head Start network in rural Carroll County

Considerations

  • Income eligibility may apply ? verify enrollment criteria for non-Head-Start families
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The Growing Tree
701 Crest St, Carrollton, OH 44615
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.6/ 10

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold rated (highest recognition); located on St. John's Villa campus
  • Infant care from 6 weeks; all preschool instruction included in tuition at no extra cost
  • Nutritional meals and snacks provided daily; income-based tuition assistance available
  • Ohio-licensed full-day daycare and before/after school program; ages 6 weeks to 12 years

Considerations

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    Hilltop Learning Center
    121 W. Wood Street, Malvern, OH 44644
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.1/ 10

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Bronze rated; accepts PFCC vouchers; located at Malvern United Methodist Church
    • Serves ages 6 weeks through 12 years ? broad age range for Carroll County families

    Considerations

    • No dedicated website found ? families must contact directly by phone (330) 863-0444
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