Lisbon, OH · Columbiana · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Lisbon, Ohio

Lisbon, Ohio, sits in Columbiana County as the second-oldest town in the state, platted in 1803 and originally named New Lisbon after the European city. The village became a hub of 19th-century manufacturing innovation: local ironworks opened the state's first iron furnace in 1808, and the R. Thomas and Sons porcelain factory—established in Lisbon in 1873—revolutionized electrical transmission by creating the first high-voltage porcelain insulators, enabling power companies to leap from 2,500 to 230,000 volts. Today, Lisbon maintains its legacy as a distinctive piece of Ohio industrial history, honored each fall by the Johnny Appleseed Festival celebrating the pioneer who planted nurseries in the region. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Lisbon, 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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Eagles Christian Preschool
218 W Lincoln Way, Lisbon, OH 44432
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold - top-tier quality recognition
  • Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years - full continuity of care from infant through school age
  • Creative Curriculum approach with kindergarten prep classes
  • Meals provided: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
  • Before/after school care and summer programs with field trips
  • Non-profit organization in operation since 1998; BBB A+ accredited
  • Bus transportation available to multiple Ohio locations
  • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

Considerations

    2
    Lisbon Head Start Center
    7878 Lincole Drive, Lisbon, OH 44432
    Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.1/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold - top-tier quality recognition
    • Federal Head Start program serving children ages 3-5 at no cost to income-eligible families
    • Project Approach curriculum methodology for hands-on inquiry-based learning
    • Comprehensive services: school readiness, health and nutrition, disability support, and family partnerships
    • Community Action Agency of Columbiana County - established non-profit serving Columbiana and Jefferson counties
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

    • Income eligibility required - not available to all families
    3
    East Palestine Head Start
    195 West Grant Street, East Palestine, OH 44413
    Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.1/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold - top-tier quality recognition
    • Federal Head Start program serving children ages 3-5 at no cost to income-eligible families
    • Community Action Agency of Columbiana County - established non-profit
    • Comprehensive services: school readiness, health and nutrition, disability support, and family partnerships
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

    • Income eligibility required - not available to all families
    4
    Lisbon Montessori Preschool
    225 East Washington Street, Lisbon, OH 44432
    Montessori · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR - recognized program
    • Authentic Montessori education led by American Montessori Society credentialed teacher with 20+ years experience
    • Second teacher certified through North American Montessori Center (2020)
    • Parent cooperative involvement option for families who want deeper engagement
    • Small program (capacity 30) for personalized attention
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

      5
      The Learning Tree Childcare Center Llc
      76 S Market St, East Palestine, OH 44413
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      5.3/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      4
      Culture
      4
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze - meets quality standards above basic licensing
      • Extended hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:30pm for working families
      • Serves toddlers through preschool age with child development programs
      • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

      Considerations

      • Mixed reviews reported from public sources - cleanliness and supervision concerns raised by some parents
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