Lodi & Westfield Cntr, OH · Medina · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Lodi & Westfield Cntr, Ohio

Lodi is the oldest settlement in Medina County, founded in 1811 by the Harris family and originally known as Harrisville. The village became a center of railroad history in the early 20th century, home to the impressive Black River Viaduct built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad—a massive stone arch bridge west of town that was engineered with remarkable ambition and precision. Today, Lodi preserves this rich heritage through its Lodi-Harrisville Historical Society and stands as a landmark of early Ohio settlement and industrial progress. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across Lodi & Westfield Cntr, scoring each on 11 real dimensions from parent reviews. 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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Lodi Head Start
110 Highland Drive, Lodi, OH 44254
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.7/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold rated — Community Action Wayne/Medina holds the highest 5-Star Ohio Step Up To Quality rating across all centers
  • Operated by Community Action Wayne/Medina (CAW/M) — sole Head Start grantee for Wayne and Medina Counties
  • Part-year (Aug–May) program with full working day option at Lodi location prioritizing childcare voucher families
  • Federal Head Start program: comprehensive early education, health screenings, nutrition, dental, mental health, and family support — free for income-eligible families
  • Child Care Food Program participant — nutritious meals provided

Considerations

  • Income-eligibility required — not available to all families
  • Part-year schedule (school year only unless full-day slot) — may not cover summer needs
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Lodi Preschool And Childcare
302 Highland Dr, Lodi, OH 44254
★ 5 (2 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
5.7/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Established 1995, dedicated to quality childcare in Lodi community
  • Full-service center for ages 4 weeks through 12 years
  • Part of My First School learning center network

Considerations

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    Leroy United Methodist Preschool
    6777 Park Circle, Westfield Cntr, OH 44251
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    5

    Strengths

    • Over 30 years operating -- long-established trust in Westfield Center community
    • Parent reviews praise wonderful, caring teachers and staff
    • Faith-based United Methodist preschool with safe, secure, loving environment focus
    • Curriculum through play, songs, crafts, field trips, and sharing -- prepares children socially, emotionally, intellectually
    • Director Amy Winnicki reachable directly; responsive program leadership
    • Serves ages 3-4 (M/F) and 4+ (T/W/Th); small class half-day sessions

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: Not Rated -- no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
    • Part-time mornings only (2-3 hours per session) -- not suitable for full-day childcare needs
    • Potty training required; no infant or toddler care
    • No public Google or Yelp reviews found -- positive reviews sourced from limited third-party mentions
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