Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Madison. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Madison. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
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East End Ymca Child Care is an Ohio-licensed center serving the Madison community at 730 Lake St. The program is recognized through Ohio Step Up To Quality, signaling commitment to quality standards. It accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers, making it accessible to subsidy-eligible families in the area.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best Culture
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