Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Marion. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Marion. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Marion. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Marion Family Ymca is a Bronze-rated Ohio Step Up To Quality provider at 645 Barks Rd East in Marion, offering both part-time and full-time preschool care for ages 3 through elementary school. The center uses Creative Curriculum for its Y Preschool Half Day program (Monday–Thursday mornings) to build learning readiness, and provides meals throughout the day. With extended hours (6:00 am–6:00 pm) and acceptance of Publicly Funded Child Care payments, it serves working families at accessible rates starting at $51/week for half-day enrollment. Its 4.3-star Google rating reflects positive community feedback.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Y Preschool Half Day program uses evidence-based Creative Curriculum to emphasize learning readiness for ages 3-5, offered Monday through Thursday mornings.
Programs & activities: Breakfast and snacks provided at scheduled times daily. Preschool for ages 3-5 with care continuing through elementary school.
What sets it apart: Bronze rating from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, accepting Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) payments. Hours 6:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday; meals provided; in-house financial assistance. 2024-2025 tuition ranges from $51-$66/week (half-day) to $178-$194/week (full-time).
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