Delphos & Elida, OH · Allen · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Delphos & Elida, Ohio

Delphos calls itself America's Friendliest City, a proud identity rooted in its history as a thriving canal port on the Miami and Erie Canal in the 1800s. While rail transport eventually diminished its role as a commercial hub, the canal's historic Deep Cut and towpath through Delphos remain visible today as a cherished hiking trail. Elida, the smaller companion community in Allen County, serves as a quiet residential village with its own school district. We analyzed all 2 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across Delphos & Elida, scoring each on 11 real dimensions from parent reviews. 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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Tender Times Child Development Center
702 Ambrose Dr, Delphos, OH 45833
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.6/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ministry of Trinity United Methodist Church at 702 Ambrose Drive; loving and supportive environment
  • Licensed care for infants, toddlers, preschool and school age; subsidized care accepted
  • Serving Delphos families with nurturing educational childcare

Considerations

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    New Creation Childcare Center
    109 W Main Street, Elida, OH 45807
    ★ 4 (3 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Non-profit faith-based childcare at 109 W Main St; capacity 119; founded 2012
    • Religious environment with age-appropriate learning for infants through school age
    • Potty training support; meals provided; after school care program

    Considerations

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