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.
Full Ranking Detail
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The Play And Learn Express is an Ohio-licensed, faith-based childcare center in downtown Chillicothe serving families since 1988. It offers a Christian learning curriculum and provides school transportation to and from multiple area schools, including Unioto Elementary and Middle School and Chillicothe Primary and Intermediate School—a standout convenience for working families with school-age children. The center accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers and carries a SUTQ Bronze rating. Information on hours, meal provision, staff ratios, tuition, and accreditations is not publicly stated, requiring direct inquiry for families planning enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based, Christian learning approach that includes teaching about the story of Jesus Christ.
Programs & activities: Provides transportation to and from local schools including Unioto Elementary and Middle School, Chillicothe Primary and Intermediate School, and RCCA.
What sets it apart: Family-run since 1988; describes itself as a safe and loving space emphasizing quality and service. No accreditations, hours, meals, ratios, or tuition stated.
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Best Infant Care
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