Top 10 in Gnadenhutten & Newcomerstown & Strasburg
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Gnadenhutten & Newcomerstown & Strasburg. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Gnadenhutten & Newcomerstown & Strasburg. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Gnadenhutten & Newcomerstown & Strasburg. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Gnadenhutten & Newcomerstown & Strasburg. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Gnadenhutten & Newcomerstown & Strasburg. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Gnadenhutten & Newcomerstown & Strasburg. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
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childcare
Strasburg First Lutheran Church Preschool at 211 8th St SW is a faith-based, community-operated preschool serving 3- to 5-year-old children in Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Operating for over 50 years and entering its 57th year of service, the center emphasizes learning through exploration in a loving environment that supports balanced mental, physical, and emotional growth. With a capacity of 35 children and class schedules ranging from twice-weekly to three days per week (priced affordably from $70–$130 monthly), the program welcomes all children regardless of background and maintains clear health and safety protocols through required emergency medical forms and physicals.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based preschool owned and operated by First Lutheran Church, emphasizing learning through exploration in a loving, caring environment. Supports balanced mental, physical, and emotional growth through creative experiences that build self-confidence and readiness for future education.
What sets it apart: Operating for over 50 years, beginning its 57th year. Two classes: 3-4 year olds meet Thursdays and Fridays 9-11:30am ($70/month); 4-5 year olds meet Monday-Wednesday 9am-12pm ($130/month) for 2026-2027. Serves regardless of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin; requires completed emergency medical forms and physicals before attendance.
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Best for Safety
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Most Compassionate
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Best Infant Care
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Best Culture
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Best Arts & Music
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