Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Chillicothe. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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.
Full Ranking Detail
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Goodwill Childcare LLC is a state-licensed center in Chillicothe, Ohio, serving infants through age 4, including children with disabilities. Affiliated with Goodwill Industries, it accepts both private pay and subsidized assistance through Ohio Job and Family Services, making it accessible to diverse families. The center emphasizes self-directed learning and exploration through hands-on activities and collaborative play, supported by its Step Up to Quality Gold rating. Operating from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., it offers flexible scheduling and multiple payment options via the ProCare app—though the lack of public parent reviews limits independent verification of the parent experience.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes self-directed learning and exploration: children explore their natural interests through self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. Maintains a Step Up to Quality rating.
What sets it apart: State-licensed childcare center (licensed September 2023) in Chillicothe, Ohio; serves children from infancy through age 4, including those with disabilities. Hours 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Accepts private pay and subsidized assistance through Ohio Job and Family Services; payment via check, money order, or credit card through the Procare app.
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Top 10 in Chillicothe
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Best Curriculum
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Best Infant Care
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<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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