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.
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Chillicothe City Primary YMCA Latchkey is a school-age and preschool program at Chillicothe City Primary school, operated by the YMCA—America's largest nonprofit child care provider—and licensed by Ohio. With SUTQ Bronze rating and active voucher acceptance, the program offers homework help, structured learning, and robust daily activities including swim/gym time, literacy work, and character development. The school-age program emphasizes academic support and physical activity, while younger cohorts focus on foundational skills preparation for kindergarten. With no public parent reviews available to independently verify the family experience, prospective parents may wish to seek direct contact with the program for enrollment details.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion5.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Active learning curriculum. Preschool is designed to prepare children for Kindergarten, teaching letter sounds, counting by 10s, and basic writing skills; toddler care focuses on exploration, problem-solving, and social interaction.
Programs & activities: Swim and gym time, gross motor activities, playground time, and park walks for preschool/Pre-K. School Age Care offers homework help, healthy snacks, literacy/reading, nutrition, character development, and exercise. Summer Day Camp for ages 3-5 and 5-14 at select locations.
What sets it apart: Star-rated Step Up To Quality preschool program. Financial assistance available for those who qualify. Part of the Y, described as America's largest nonprofit child care provider serving over 500,000 children daily; 4 locations across Ross and Pike Counties.
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