Recognition of Excellence · Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston, OH · 2026
Scioto Northwest Head Start
Northwest Elementary School, Mcdermott, OH 45652
🏆 Ranked #3 in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston · 6.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher-quality score in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston. This dimension reflects staff credentials, tenure, warmth, and how consistently parents praise individual teachers.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston. This dimension evaluates director responsiveness, communication, billing clarity, and how well the center is run.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Scioto Northwest Head Start, co-located at Northwest Elementary School in McDermott, Ohio, is a SUTQ Gold (5-star) rated federally funded preschool program serving ages 3-5 from income-eligible families in Scioto County. Operated by Community Action Organization of Scioto County, it provides free, comprehensive Head Start services including school readiness curriculum, health screenings, nutrition support, and family services; the center also accepts PFCC vouchers for eligible families. The school co-location offers a seamless transition into elementary education. The program operates on a part-year calendar typical of Head Start programming and is not available to families above income eligibility thresholds.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 3 in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston
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Best Teachers
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher-quality score in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston. This dimension reflects staff credentials, tenure, warmth, and how consistently parents praise individual teachers.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Curriculum</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston. This dimension evaluates director responsiveness, communication, billing clarity, and how well the center is run.</span>
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Best Culture
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in Mcdermott & Sciotoville & New Boston. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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