New Bremen & Saint Marys, OH · Auglaize · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in New Bremen & Saint Marys, Ohio

New Bremen, founded by German immigrants in 1833, remains rooted in its heritage and is home to the Bicycle Museum of America as well as Crown Equipment Corporation, the world headquarters of the equipment manufacturer. Just minutes away, Saint Marys—established in 1823 as a portage settlement—is anchored by Grand Lake St. Marys, an engineering marvel originally built in the 1830s-40s to supply the Miami & Erie Canal and once the world's largest artificial reservoir. Both communities share a deep connection to the historic Miami & Erie Canal, which transformed northwest Ohio into a thriving transportation and commerce hub in the early 1800s. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across New Bremen & Saint Marys, 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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Tlc Learning Center
1560 Celina Road, Saint Marys, OH 45885
★ 4.5 (8 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
6.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • 4.5/5 stars from 8 reviews - strong community reputation in Saint Marys
  • Uses Creative Curriculum throughout - comprehensive, research-based, aligned with Ohio DOE academic standards
  • BBB Accredited since 2013 with experienced ownership; new ownership as of 2021
  • Serves infants (6 weeks) through 5 years plus before/after school latch key
  • All teachers have specialized training, child development certificates, or ECE degrees for their age group
  • PFCC vouchers accepted - accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

  • SUTQ: Bronze - below Gold peers
2
Ymca Early Learning Center At New Bremen
714 E. Monroe St., New Bremen, OH 45869
YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
5.7/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • SUTQ Bronze rated - Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
  • Operated by YMCA of Greater Dayton - established institutional backing
  • Three programs at same campus: Early Learning Center, Preschool, and School Age Enrichment
  • Age-appropriate curriculum with balance of indoor and outdoor play
  • PFCC vouchers and YMCA financial assistance available

Considerations

    3
    Serendipity Preschool
    119 N. Franklin St., New Bremen, OH 45869
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Community-loved preschool with 100% recommend on Facebook from 11 reviews
    • Serves ages 3-6 in downtown New Bremen; active community engagement
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center

    Considerations

      4
      New Creation Learning Center
      390 Indiana Ave, Saint Marys, OH 45885
      ★ 5 (7 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.6/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Nondenominational preschool at St. Marys Nazarene Church; capacity 32; licensed since 1984
      • Music, art, reading, sensory, and science activities; serves preschool and school age
      • After-school program with homework help, activities, and social time

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