Coshocton, OH · Coshocton · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Coshocton, Ohio

Coshocton earned the nickname "The Made in the USA City" for its deep manufacturing heritage, including being the birthplace of the specialty advertising industry in 1889 when newspaper publisher Jasper Meek first printed advertisements on everyday items like serving trays and calendars. The city was also home to the Pope-Gosser China Company, which produced fine dinnerware from 1902 to 1958 and won a silver medal at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exhibition. Historic Roscoe Village, a restored Ohio & Erie Canal town within Coshocton, preserves this artistic legacy and houses the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum with collections of locally produced glassware and ceramics. We analyzed all 6 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Coshocton, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
Kids Campus
468 Browns Lane, Coshocton, OH 43812
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.0/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Christian-based education integrating faith throughout curriculum -- prayer, songs, and biblical storytelling
  • Serves infants through school-age (5-12) with before/after school and summer programs
  • Foster Grandparents program adds intergenerational community involvement
  • CACFP participant ensuring nutritious meals; Step Up to Quality participant
  • Staff treat each child as an individual with personalized developmental plans
  • Parents report staff truly loves children and learns each child personality

Considerations

  • Specific SUTQ star rating not publicly disclosed on website
2
Coshocton County Head Start
23640 Airport Road, Coshocton, OH 43812
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.7/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Comprehensive family and child development program serving ages 3-5 and Early Head Start for birth-2
  • Individualized learning focusing on social-emotional development, language, literacy, and concept development
  • Full-day and morning/afternoon class options; home-based option also available
  • Health services including screenings, nutritious meals, oral health, mental health support
  • Family well-being services including housing stability, continued education, financial security assistance

Considerations

  • Head Start income eligibility requirements may limit access for some families
3
Coshocton County Head Start, Inc
3201 County Road 16, Coshocton, OH 43812
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.7/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Main administrative campus of Coshocton County Head Start Inc
  • Comprehensive program serving ages 0-5; Early Head Start and Head Start options
  • Individualized learning focusing on social-emotional development, language, and literacy
  • Health, nutrition, and family well-being services provided holistically

Considerations

  • Head Start income eligibility requirements may limit access for some families
4
Coshocton County Head Start West Lafayette Site
120 West Union Street, West Lafayette, OH 43845
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.5/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Satellite site of Coshocton County Head Start Inc serving West Lafayette families
  • Same comprehensive Head Start programming -- early learning, health, nutrition, family support
  • Federally funded free preschool for income-eligible families ages 3-5

Considerations

  • Head Start income eligibility requirements may limit access for some families
5
Montessori Preschool Of Coshocton Inc
142 N Fourth St, Coshocton, OH 43812
★ 5 (1 Google)    ·  Montessori · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
6.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Authentic Montessori program established in 1982 - 40+ years of service
  • Private non-profit with Board of Directors - community-governed
  • Serves diverse student population including all economic backgrounds
  • Child-centered learning encouraging independence and love of learning

Considerations

    6
    Learning Garden Of Coshocton Ltd
    231 Pine Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
    ★ 5 (3 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Silver
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — recognized quality program
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

      7
      Precious Treasures Preschool & Learning Center, Llc.
      101 E Main Street, West Lafayette, OH 43845
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.0/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      6
      K-ready
      7
      Teachers
      7
      Compassion
      5
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Gold-rated facility; established since 1996 with decades of childcare experience
      • Full-time, part-time, before/after school, and school-age programs offered
      • Serves children 6 weeks to 12 years; preschool and pre-K classes available
      • Open 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday

      Considerations

        8
        Sandbox Childcare Center Llc
        753 South Lawn Ave., Coshocton, OH 43812
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Bronze
        5.8/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        6
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Located in repurposed South Lawn Elementary School building -- spacious licensed facility
        • Accepts children from birth to age 12; pursuing Step Up to Quality SUTQ rating
        • Owner operated by experienced childcare professional (16 years in-home care background)
        • Dedicated curriculum manager on staff

        Considerations

        • Newer facility; SUTQ rating not yet achieved at time of review
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