Recognition of Excellence · Salem, OH · 2026

First Presbyterian Preschool

436 E Second St, Salem, OH 44460
https://www.fpcsalem.org/
🏆 Ranked #6 in Salem · 5.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Salem
Top 10 in Salem
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Salem. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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First Presbyterian Preschool is a faith-based, licensed childcare provider serving the Salem, Ohio community, located at 436 E Second St. The center accepts PFCC vouchers for subsidy-eligible families, making it accessible to working parents seeking affordable care. However, the center's Bronze SUTQ rating indicates it falls into a lower quality tier compared to higher-rated peers in the area, and the absence of public parent reviews makes it difficult to independently assess the quality of parent experience and day-to-day operations.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion5.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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