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in Genoa, Ohio

Genoa was a crucial limestone quarrying hub in 19th-century Ohio, its white lime products shipped across the region via the Toledo, Norwalk, and Cleveland Railroad after the line arrived in 1852. The village built its identity around this limestone trade, and during the Civil War, Genoa distinguished itself by supplying an exceptional number of troops to the Union Army. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Genoa, 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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Glcap Child Development Program - Genoa
1224 West St, Genoa, OH 43430
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold (5-star) rated program by GLCAP; accepts PFCC vouchers
  • Ohio-licensed childcare with federal Head Start standards serving Ottawa County families

Considerations

    2
    Village Early Childhood Center Llc
    1205 North Main Street, Genoa, OH 43430
    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

    • Established 1998; licensed center serving infants through school-age in Genoa
    • Bronze SUTQ rated with after-school care available; licensed capacity 56 children

    Considerations

      3
      St John'S Nurturing Center
      1213 Washington Street, Genoa, OH 43430
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.0/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      5
      Art/Music
      4
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      5
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      5

      Strengths

      • Faith-based nurturing environment in Genoa
      • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving Ottawa County

      Considerations

      • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
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