Recognition of Excellence · Chillicothe, OH · 2026
A Shanton Daycare
47 Main Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
🏆 Ranked #3 in Chillicothe · 6.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Chillicothe
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Chillicothe across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Chillicothe. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Chillicothe. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Chillicothe. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Chillicothe. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
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A Shanton Daycare is an Ohio-licensed childcare center serving families in Chillicothe with a Gold Step Up To Quality rating, marking it as a recognized quality program. The center accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers, extending affordable care access to subsidy-eligible families in the local community. Parent reviews on Google reflect mixed experiences, with concerns raised around center operations that warrant direct communication with staff or a site visit before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 3 in Chillicothe
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Best Teachers
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Chillicothe. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Curriculum</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in Chillicothe. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Best Infant Care
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Infant Care</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Chillicothe. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best Management
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Management</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Chillicothe. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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