Marengo & Mt Gilead, OH · Morrow · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Marengo & Mt Gilead, Ohio

Marengo's name honors the 1800 Battle of Marengo, chosen by an admirer of Napoleon Bonaparte when the village was platted in 1873 from a settlement that began in 1843. Mt Gilead is the geographical center of population for the entire state of Ohio, making it a unique point of reference on Ohio's map. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across Marengo & Mt Gilead, 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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Whetstone Mt. Gilead Center
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.3/ 10

Strengths

  • Morrow County Board of Developmental Disabilities facility; houses Head Start preschool
  • Safe, caring environment with well-trained, dedicated staff for children to explore and grow
  • Ohio Department of Education licensed preschool serving Morrow County
  • PFCC vouchers accepted; accessible to income-eligible families

Considerations

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    2.9 (20 reviews)  ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10

    Strengths

    • Celebrating 11 years of excellence in childcare - ages 6 weeks to 13 years
    • Full-service center with childcare, preschool, before and after school care
    • Early hours 6:30am-6:00pm for working families in Morrow County

    Considerations

      3
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      4.9/ 10

      Strengths

      • KCE Champions before- and after-school care program at Highland Local Schools, Marengo
      • Part of Champions network — Cognia corporate-accredited school-age enrichment program
      • Activities include art, dramatic play, math, science, problem-solving, language, and motor skills
      • Breakfast provided in the morning; snacks in the afternoon
      • Flexible scheduling adjustable week to week; full- or part-time options
      • PFCC vouchers accepted — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

      Considerations

      • SUTQ: Not Rated — no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
      • School-age program only — not suitable for infants or toddlers
      • mgmt and culture scores reflect absence of public feedback
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