Chesapeake, OH · Lawrence · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Chesapeake, Ohio

Situated on the Ohio River at the mouth of Symmes Creek, Chesapeake sits in Lawrence County, a region that played a vital role in the Underground Railroad during the pre-Civil War era. The county's border with both Kentucky and Virginia (which became West Virginia in 1863) made it a critical crossing point for freedom seekers fleeing slavery, with notable local conductors like Jim Ditcher and Gabe Johnson helping hundreds to safety. Today, Chesapeake's riverside location and rich abolitionist heritage connect the village to one of the most significant chapters in American history. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Chesapeake, 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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Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Getaway
11627 State Route 243, Chesapeake, OH 45619
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

  • SUTQ Gold and NAEYC accreditation — dual quality recognition for curriculum and program quality
  • Teaching staff hold Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degrees in Early Childhood Education
  • Exceeds state and federal Head Start standards for quality
  • Publicly funded for income-eligible families

Considerations

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    Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake
    11359 County Road 1, Chesapeake, OH 45619
    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

    • SUTQ Gold — highest Ohio quality rating for curriculum and staff standards
    • NAEYC-accredited early childhood program with degreed educators
    • Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy is recognized as a community leader in high-quality preschool education
    • Comprehensive services exceeding state and federal Head Start mandates

    Considerations

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      Bright Futures Early Learning Center
      10509 County Road 1, Chesapeake, OH 45619
      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

      • Licensed childcare center in Chesapeake, OH offering after school care
      • Accepts subsidized child care vouchers for income-eligible families
      • Serves the local Lawrence County community

      Considerations

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