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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childcare
Southeastern Ymca Latchkey is an Ohio-licensed after-school care program operated by the YMCA at Southeastern Elementary in Chillicothe, serving school-age children with enrichment activities spanning arts, crafts, games, swim, gym time, and park outings. The program provides homework help alongside healthy breakfast and snacks, and has earned SUTQ Bronze recognition and accepts PFCC vouchers to support working families. Beyond after-school hours, it offers summer day camps for ages 3–14 across select YMCA locations in Ross and Pike Counties, positioning it within the nation's largest nonprofit child care network.
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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