New Knoxville & Russia, OH · Shelby · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in New Knoxville & Russia, Ohio

New Knoxville has deep roots in German heritage, settled in 1836 by immigrants from Ladbergen, Germany—a connection the village maintains through an active sister-city partnership today. Russia's unexpected name carries a distinctly European origin: early French-speaking Swiss settlers who had served under Napoleon Bonaparte during his 1812 invasion of Russia named their Ohio village in commemoration of battles they fought on Russian soil. We analyzed all 2 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across New Knoxville & Russia, 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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The Way Child Care Center
5555 Wierwille Rd, New Knoxville, OH 45871
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.2/ 10

Strengths

  • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving rural Shelby County community in New Knoxville
  • Variety of educational and recreational activities promoting early childhood development

Considerations

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    Little Lambs, Llc
    102 N Liberty Street, Russia, OH 45363
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.1/ 10

    Strengths

    • Faith-based preschool in Russia, OH (Shelby County) serving families since 2014
    • Curriculum emphasizes spiritual and academic growth in a nurturing environment
    • Located at 102 N Liberty St -- central village location
    • Licensed childcare center; approximately 10 staff members
    • PFCC vouchers accepted

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: Not Rated -- no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
    • mgmt and culture scores reflect absence of public feedback
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