Loudonville, OH · Ashland · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Loudonville, Ohio

Known as the Canoe Capital of Ohio, Loudonville has become a paddling hub since Dick Frye started the first canoe livery in 1961 along the banks of the Clear Fork Mohican River—a pioneering venture that sparked an entire recreational industry. Today, the Loudonville-Mohican area hosts six canoe liveries offering over 1,000 canoes, rafts, and kayaks, drawing paddlers from across the region to navigate the scenic forested Emerald Green waters. The surrounding landscape encompasses 10 campgrounds with more than 2,500 campsites and serves as Ohio's largest outdoor recreational complex. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Loudonville, 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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Loudonville Head Start
615 St. Rt 39 W, Loudonville, OH 44842
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.6/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold - highest state quality designation
  • Operated by HAPCAP - serving Ashland County Head Start communities in Sullivan, Loudonville, and Hayesville
  • Wide variety of education and health services for children and supportive services for families
  • Federally funded - free comprehensive early childhood program for income-eligible families
  • Children with special needs welcomed and supported

Considerations

  • Income-eligibility required - not available to all families
2
New Beginnings Christian Preschool
637 N. Market Street, Loudonville, OH 44842
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • State-licensed preschool operating since 2006 - nearly 20 years serving Loudonville
  • Morning and afternoon class sessions available Monday-Thursday - flexible scheduling
  • Church-based at New Hope Community Church - faith-integrated community roots
  • Follows Loudonville-Perrysville school calendar for family consistency
  • Director Tiffany Wilson committed to safe, fun Christian environment

Considerations

  • SUTQ: Not Rated - no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
  • Half-day only, Mon-Thu - limited hours for working parents
3
Olive Tree Care
637 North Market Street, Loudonville, OH 44842
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • State-licensed program at New Hope Community Church since 2016
  • Before-school care and care on non-school days/breaks available
  • Tuition-based program aligned with Loudonville-Perrysville School District calendar
  • Same church campus as New Beginnings - trusted operator at 637 N Market Street

Considerations

  • SUTQ: Not Rated - no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
  • School-year calendar only - limited availability during summer
4
Valley View Christian Preschool
807 Valley View Drive, Loudonville, OH 44842
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Licensed Christian preschool in Loudonville serving Ashland County families
  • Faith-based program supporting spiritual and developmental growth
  • Small community-focused preschool setting

Considerations

  • SUTQ: Not Rated - no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
  • No public website found - limited program transparency
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