Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lima. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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childcare
First Baptist Day Care is an Ohio DJFS-licensed, Gold-rated SUTQ provider operated by First Baptist Church of Lima, serving infants through school-age children (6 weeks–13 years) in a nonprofit, mission-driven setting. The center operates year-round Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a holistic curriculum addressing social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development. Staff are noted for flexibility and responsiveness to family schedules, and full-time enrollment includes 10 paid sick and vacation days annually. Strong parent satisfaction is reflected in a 100% recommendation rate across 20 Facebook reviews. The center accepts PFCC vouchers and is accessible to working families, though potential enrollees should note the facility's faith-based environment and that community feedback is primarily visible through Facebook rather than broader review platforms.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based approach; aims to help children develop to their fullest potential socially, mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually in a caring and loving environment.
What sets it apart: Open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, year-round. Licensed by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS); a self-supported, nonprofit outreach of First Baptist Church of Lima, Ohio.
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