Strengths
- HAPCAP (Hocking Athens Perry Community Action): all centers Ohio Step Up To Quality 5-star rated
- Degreed teachers in all classrooms; highly qualified professional staff
- Serves children ages 3-5 with full center-based and home-based service options
- Classes five days per week 9:00am-2:55pm; comprehensive Head Start services including meals and health screenings
- Federally funded tuition-free program for income-eligible families
Considerations
- Preschool-age only (ages 3-5); no infant or toddler care
- Small capacity center (29 children)
Strengths
- Ohio 3-Star SUTQ-rated Head Start at 228 W Jefferson St; capacity 70; Perry County
- Free preschool for income-eligible families ages 3-5; licensed since 2003
- Medical and dental care, healthy meals, safe indoor and outdoor play environments
Considerations
Strengths
- School-district operated before/after school care program at Southern Local School in Perry County
- Ohio University Kids On Campus partnership providing educational support for rural students
- School-site convenience for families in the Southern Local School District
Considerations
- Prior funding challenges noted; program continuity uncertain per public reports
- School-age only program; SUTQ rating not confirmed
Strengths
- Licensed by State of Ohio since 2013; infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, and before/after school
- 94% recommendation rating from 15 Facebook reviews; family-focused flexible care
- Full-time and part-time options; early 6am open to meet working parent needs
Considerations
- Employee reviews note higher turnover among younger staff
Strengths
- Licensed childcare center serving Junction City (Perry County) since 2010
- Large facility -- capacity of 95 children with multiple age-group rooms
- Serves infants through school-age; hours 6:00 am-6:00 pm Monday-Friday
- PFCC vouchers accepted -- accessible to subsidy-eligible families
- Located at 3860 State Route 37 W, Junction City
Considerations
- SUTQ: Not Rated -- no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
- mgmt and culture scores reflect absence of public feedback