Dover, OH · Tuscarawas · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Dover, Ohio

Dover began as a canal town in 1807, originally named Canal Dover for its location along the Ohio and Erie Canal before changing its name to Dover in 1916. The city is home to the Ernest Warther Museum, a treasure of wood-carving artistry featuring the intricate steam engine carvings of self-taught master carver Ernest "Mooney" Warther, whose priceless ebony and ivory locomotives are recognized by the Smithsonian Institution. Nestled in Ohio's Appalachian foothills along the Tuscarawas River, Dover has deep roots in the region's industrial heritage, including its 19th-century iron furnace operations powered by local coal reserves. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Dover, 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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Dover Learning Center
216 N. Wooster Avenue, Dover, OH 44622
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
5.9/ 10
Safety
7
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

  • Head Start program operated by HARCATUS Tri-County CAO — federally funded, comprehensive early childhood services
  • Income-qualified families receive education, health, nutrition, and family support services
  • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

Considerations

    2
    St John'S Pre-Kindergarten School
    409 N Wooster Avenue, Dover, OH 44622
    ★ 4.8 (6 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

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR — recognized quality program
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

      3
      Ymca Preschool Learning Center
      600 Monroe Street, Dover, OH 44622
      ★ 4.3 (20 Google)    ·  YMCA Child Care · 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

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

      Considerations

        4
        Cherubs Of Grace Preschool
        229 W Jefferson Street, Stone Creek, OH 43840
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.5/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        7
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR - recognized quality program
        • Christian-based preschool with over 20 years serving Stone Creek families
        • Serves ages 3-5 with focus on kindergarten readiness skills through play-based learning
        • Curriculum includes music, crafts, Bible lessons, and social interaction
        • Lead teacher with 6+ years preschool experience; small program with dedicated long-tenured staff
        • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

        Considerations

        • Part-time program only (Tue/Wed/Thu 9am-3pm); not suitable for full-time childcare needs
        • Children must be potty trained; ages 3-5 only
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