Duncan Falls & New Concord, OH · Muskingum · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Duncan Falls & New Concord, Ohio

Duncan Falls grew around the Muskingum River's industrial heritage, with a flour mill established in 1838 becoming a central fixture of the town's economy through the 19th century. New Concord, just down the road, is perhaps best known as the hometown of astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, and as the location of Muskingum University, founded in 1837 when the village was still a young trading post along Ohio's historic National Road. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across Duncan Falls & New Concord, 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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1
Honey Bear Daycare
175 Main St, Duncan Falls, OH 43734
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Community-based daycare in Duncan Falls serving Muskingum County families; accepts PFCC childcare vouchers
  • Active Facebook presence indicating ongoing community engagement in Duncan Falls

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
  • Very limited online presence — no website, no published curriculum or program details
2
Muskingum University Center For Child Development
10 College Drive, New Concord, OH 43762
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • University-affiliated center at Muskingum University — children learn alongside college student observers in one-way observation rooms, supporting evidence-based teaching
  • Year-round program (12 months) for ages 3-5 with video monitoring and individual testing rooms — transparent, accountable environment
  • Psychology department oversight; teachers benefit from university professional development resources

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
  • Serves only ages 3-5 (potty-trained) — no infant, toddler, or school-age care available
3
Friendship Preschool & Daycare
1390 Friendship Drive, New Concord, OH 43762
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
5.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
5
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • SUTQ Bronze rated Christ-centered early childhood program; mission focused on quality education in a nurturing environment
  • Licensed by ODJFS; accepts PFCC vouchers; serves ages 2-5 in New Concord

Considerations

  • Staff review raised concerns about management practices and staff treatment — potential culture/retention issue
  • SUTQ Bronze is Ohio's lowest quality tier — below Silver and Gold
  • No published curriculum or detailed program information available online
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