Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston, OH · Scioto · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston, Ohio

Mcdermott grew from McDermott Stone Company's quarrying operations in 1898, once connected to the wider world by a rail depot that shipped stone products for construction and infrastructure projects. New Boston grew as a vibrant manufacturing hub along the Ohio River in the late 1800s and early 1900s, its economy anchored by steel mills and coke plants that supplied jobs across the region. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston, 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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Strengths

  • Ohio SUTQ Gold — highest state quality rating; 4-star Ohio quality rating
  • Part of Roots Child Care Centers network — consistent quality standards across locations
  • Focuses on exploration, self-expression through language, art, music, physical activity, and learning through play
  • Accepts subsidized child care vouchers; Ohio-licensed facility

Considerations

    Strengths

    • Ohio SUTQ Gold — meets highest state quality standards
    • Part of Roots Child Care Centers network committed to exploration-based early learning
    • Located adjacent to Baby Roots on Gallia St — families may find sibling/multi-age convenience
    • Focuses on self-expression through art, music, language, and physical activity

    Considerations

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      Scioto Northwest Head Start
      Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.3/ 10

      Strengths

      • SUTQ Gold (5-star) rated Head Start — highest Ohio quality tier for federally funded preschool at Northwest Elementary
      • Community Action Organization of Scioto County-operated — established agency with comprehensive wraparound family services
      • Comprehensive Head Start services: school readiness curriculum, health screenings, nutrition, and family support for ages 3-5
      • Co-located at Northwest Elementary School — smooth school transition and familiar environment for children
      • Free program for income-eligible Scioto County families; accepts PFCC vouchers

      Considerations

      • Income eligibility requirement — not available to all families
      • Part-year calendar typical of Head Start — program does not run year-round
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      Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.2/ 10

      Strengths

      • Scioto County CAO Head Start; free preschool for income-eligible Sciotoville families ages 3-5
      • Comprehensive program: education, medical, dental, nutrition and family social services
      • One of multiple CAO Head Start centers serving Scioto County

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