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 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 Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Chillicothe. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Ross County YMCA Child Development Program in Chillicothe is a Step Up To Quality-rated center serving toddlers through school-age children (18 months–14 years), operated as part of the YMCA, America's largest nonprofit child care provider. The center combines active learning with diverse activities including swim time, gym, playground, and park walks, while supporting academic achievement through literacy and character development programs. Extended hours (Monday–Thursday, 5:30am–9:00pm) accommodate working families, and financial assistance is available for qualifying families. With a strong 4.5-star Google rating from 20 reviews and robust before/after-school and summer camp offerings, the program positions itself as a comprehensive child development resource in Ross County.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Active learning curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten, including letter recognition, phonics, counting, and basic writing. School Age Care supports academic achievement and social-emotional skills through literacy, nutrition, character development, and exercise. No specific methodology (Montessori, HighScope) named.
Programs & activities: Swim and gym time, gross motor activities, playground time, park walks, homework help, Summer Day Camp, and Before & After School programs. Character development activities.
What sets it apart: Preschool is a star-rated Step Up To Quality program. Healthy afternoon snacks provided; financial assistance available for qualifying families. Hours vary by branch (Ross County Mon-Thurs 5:30am-9:00pm; Pike County Mon-Fri 5:00am-8:00pm). Serves toddlers through school age (18 months-14 years). Part of the YMCA, described as America's largest nonprofit child care provider.
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Best Infant Care
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