Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Cleves & Evendale. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Cleves & Evendale. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Cleves & Evendale. 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 Cleves & Evendale. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Cleves & Evendale. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Cleves & Evendale. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
YMCA Child Care Three Rivers Elementary is a before- and after-school program operated by Clippard Family YMCA at Three Rivers Elementary School in Cleves, OH, serving school-age children with minimal transportation burden. SUTQ Silver-rated and affiliated with Ohio's regional YMCA nonprofit system, it emphasizes warm, home-like settings with self-directed play and social development under state licensing and CDC guidelines. Before-school care begins at 7:00 AM and after-school extends to 6:00 PM, with tuition starting at $35/week before school, $45/week after school, or $80/week for both; sibling discounts and financial assistance are available. As a school-based program, it is not a full-day infant or toddler option, and public parent reviews are not available for independent verification.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: The YMCA Y's Kids Program aims to complement (not duplicate) the school day and emulate a warm home setting, supporting children's emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Emphasizes self-direction, free choice, positive peer interactions, and a sense of competence under caring staff guidance.
Programs & activities: Before-school and after-school care with transportation to school provided. Before school begins at 7:00 AM; after-school pickup by 6:00 PM.
What sets it apart: Licensed through Ohio Job and Family Services (OJFS); follows state regulations, CDC guidelines, and YMCA protocols. Tuition: $35/week before school, $45/week after school, $80/week both; registration fee $30/child or $50/family; 10% sibling discount and reduced rates for families receiving financial assistance. Located at CT Young, 401 N. Miami Ave., Cleves, OH.
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