Hubbard, OH · Trumbull · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Hubbard, Ohio

Hubbard's early prosperity was built on coal mining and iron manufacturing in the 1860s and 1870s, when Trumbull County led Ohio's coal production and the Hubbard Coal Mine supplied fuel to furnaces throughout the Mahoning Valley. Though these industries have faded, their legacy remains a defining part of the city's identity and history. Today, Hubbard honors this industrial heritage through community parks and cultural events like the annual Hubbard Arts and Crafts Festival. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Hubbard, 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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Alta Head Start Campus Of Care
4891 E County Line Rd. 6C, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440
Head Start · 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
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs on site — birth-to-five comprehensive services at no cost to eligible families
  • Ohio Step Up To Quality: Gold — highest SUTQ rating; Alta Care Group CLASS scores above national average in all domains
  • Lead teachers hold Bachelor degrees in Early Childhood Education; all assistants hold minimum CDA — exceeds federal Head Start staffing requirements
  • Serves both Mahoning and Trumbull County residents — broad geographic access

Considerations

  • Income-eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying low-income families only
2
Kids In The Ridge Early Learning Program Llc
3781 Main St., Mineral Ridge, OH 44440
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
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality: Gold — highest SUTQ rating; meets rigorous curriculum and staff quality standards
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
  • Established program (11+ years) offering developmentally appropriate early learning in Mineral Ridge

Considerations

  • No website found; limited public information about specific programs or curriculum approach
3
Lynne'S Little Daycare & Preschool Inc.
48 Church St., Hubbard, OH 44425
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Silver
6.1/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality: Silver — meets enhanced quality standards above baseline licensing
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
  • Licensed state childcare center with structured early education programming for infants through school age

Considerations

  • Small capacity (maximum 12 children) may limit availability
  • No website found; limited public information about curriculum or staff qualifications
4
Alta Head Start Hubbard Grace Lutheran
111 Hall Ave., Hubbard, OH 44425
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.6/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Federally funded Head Start program with comprehensive services (education, health, nutrition, mental health, family support) at no cost to eligible families
  • Alta Care Group employs lead teachers with Bachelor degrees in ECE and all assistants hold minimum CDA — exceeds federal teacher qualification requirements
  • Alta Head Start CLASS scores above national average across all domains — independently verified instructional quality

Considerations

  • NR SUTQ rating despite federally mandated Head Start quality standards — Ohio state system has not evaluated this site
  • Income-eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying low-income families only
5
Lynne'S Little Daycare And Preschool 2
6900 Cherry Street, Hubbard, OH 44425
★ 4 (5 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

    6
    Villa Maria Teresa
    50 Warner Rd, Hubbard, OH 44425
    ★ 3.7 (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

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

    Considerations

      7
      Alta Head Start Brookfield
      614 Bedford Rd, Brookfield, OH 44403
      Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.6/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Federally funded Head Start program with comprehensive services (education, health, nutrition, mental health, family support) at no cost to eligible families
      • Alta Care Group employs lead teachers with Bachelor degrees in ECE; all assistants hold minimum CDA — exceeds federal teacher qualification requirements
      • Alta Head Start CLASS scores above national average across all domains — independently verified instructional quality

      Considerations

      • NR SUTQ rating despite federally mandated Head Start quality standards — Ohio state system has not evaluated this site
      • Income-eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying low-income families only
      8
      Brookfield United Methodist Preschool
      6951 Grove St, Brookfield, OH 44403
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.6/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Church-affiliated preschool established to provide quality, loving care for children ages 3-5 — community-rooted program
      • Staff exceeds all Ohio state requirements and are certified in CPR and first aid
      • Program includes field trips and developmentally appropriate creative learning experiences

      Considerations

      • No SUTQ quality rating — has not completed Ohio Step Up To Quality program assessment
      • Preschool-only program; does not serve infants or toddlers
      9
      Alta Head Start Kinsman
      7679 State Route 5, Kinsman, OH 44428
      Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.6/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Federally funded Head Start program with comprehensive services (education, health, nutrition, mental health, family support) at no cost to eligible families
      • Alta Care Group employs lead teachers with Bachelor degrees in ECE; all assistants hold minimum CDA — exceeds federal teacher qualification requirements
      • Alta Head Start CLASS scores above national average across all domains — independently verified instructional quality

      Considerations

      • NR SUTQ rating despite federally mandated Head Start quality standards — Ohio state system has not evaluated this site
      • Income-eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying low-income families only
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