Jefferson, OH · Ashtabula · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Jefferson, Ohio

Jefferson was founded in 1803 by U.S. Postmaster General Gideon Granger, who envisioned it as a "Philadelphia of the West"—a vision that gave the small village an outsized role in early American history. The community became a major center for the abolitionist movement, producing Congressman Joshua Reed Giddings and Senator Benjamin Wade, and several of its historic homes served as stations on the Underground Railroad. Today, Jefferson preserves this heritage through its historic district and the world's only perambulator museum. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Jefferson, 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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Accaa/Achst A-Tech-Jefferson
1565 State Route 167, B Bldg., Jefferson, OH 44047
★ 4 (20 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

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

Considerations

    2
    Jefferson Preschool
    11 E Jefferson, Jefferson, OH 44047
    ★ 4.6 (20 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

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

    Considerations

      3
      Loving Cup Kids Academy Of Jefferson
      140 E Erie St, Jefferson, OH 44047
      ★ 4.3 (3 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Silver
      6.0/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      7
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      7
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

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

      Considerations

        4
        Heaven'S Child Preschool And Learning Center
        5348 Peck Rd., Jefferson, OH 44047
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Bronze
        5.8/ 10
        Safety
        6
        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

        • Ohio Step Up To Quality: Bronze — meets quality standards above baseline licensing
        • Christian learning environment — faith-based approach integrated into curriculum
        • Serves birth through school-age — full-range provider for families
        • Open 6am-6pm Monday-Friday — early open and late close for working families
        • Kindergarten readiness preparation emphasized
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

        Considerations

        • Website provides minimal program detail — must contact for curriculum specifics
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