Recognition of Excellence · Lima, OH · 2026

Phillippian Head Start

190 E. 8Th St., Lima, OH 45804
🏆 Ranked #9 in Lima · 6.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Lima
Top 10 in Lima
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.
Best Management
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Lima. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
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Phillippian Head Start is a Head Start program located at 190 E. 8th St. in Lima, serving income-eligible families and children in the early childhood years. The center is rated by Ohio Step Up To Quality and carries strong community feedback, with a 4.3-star average rating across 20 Google reviews. This stable, federally-funded program provides structured early care and educational services designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best Management
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