Strengths
- Small center (max 24 children) — high individual attention per child
- Serves infants through school-age; participates in subsidized childcare program
- Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community
Considerations
Strengths
- Uses Creative Curriculum — #1 research-based early childhood curriculum with teacher-observed, interest-led lesson planning
- Broad age range: infants (6 months) through 5th grade — one-stop childcare for families across age groups
- Before/after school care with Madison Plains School District bus transportation — practical convenience for school families
- Accepts county assistance from Madison, Pickaway, Ross, and Clark counties — broad subsidy access
- Flexible enrollment: part-time (M-Th 9am-12:30pm) or full-time (M-F 9am-4pm) options
Considerations
- SUTQ 1-star rating — lowest participation level in Ohio quality system; has not advanced beyond entry tier
- Program hours end at 4:00 PM (full-time) — may not accommodate standard working-day schedules
- Faith-based setting at First United Methodist Church — may not suit all family preferences
Strengths
- SUTQ Bronze rated — Ohio Step Up To Quality third-party quality designation
- KCE Champions before- and after-school care at London City schools
- Cognia corporate-accredited Champions network — structured school-age enrichment program
- Activities include art, dramatic play, math, science, language, and motor skills
- Flexible scheduling adjustable week to week; PFCC vouchers accepted
Considerations
- School-age program only — not suitable for infants or toddlers
- culture score reflects absence of public feedback