South Point, OH · Lawrence · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in South Point, Ohio

South Point earned its name as Ohio's southernmost incorporated municipality, sitting at the precise junction where Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky meet along the Ohio River. The village was founded in 1798 by William "Ranger" Davidson, a Revolutionary War veteran, and has remained a distinctive geographic landmark for more than two centuries. Today, visitors to South Point can experience this tri-state convergence at the scenic overlook, where the Ohio River forms a natural boundary between three states. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in South Point, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. 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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Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Sybene
8978 County Road 1, South Point, OH 45680
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.6/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold - highest state quality designation
  • NAEYC accredited or in process - independently verified national quality standard
  • Two Head Start preschool classrooms plus two South Point School District preschool classrooms at this site
  • Teaching staff hold Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degrees in ECE - highly credentialed
  • Exceeds both state and federal early childhood mandates
  • Comprehensive services: education, health screenings, nutrition, and family support
  • Open Mon-Fri 7 AM-6 PM - full working-parent hours

Considerations

  • Head Start slots are income-eligibility based - not available to all families
2
Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley
14860 State Route 141, Willow Wood, OH 45696
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.6/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold (5-star) rated - highest Ohio quality designation across all Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy sites
  • Head Start/Early Head Start program serving income-eligible families at no cost
  • Comprehensive services: education, health screenings, dental, mental health, nutrition, and family support
  • Teaching staff hold degrees in early childhood education - highly credentialed program
  • Open Mon-Fri 7 AM - 6 PM - full working-parent hours
  • Serves Symmes Valley community with full preschool curriculum

Considerations

  • Head Start slots are income-eligibility based - not available to all families
3
Kids Are Our Future Preschool
47 Township Rd 509, South Point, OH 45680
★ 4.8 (20 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

  • Dedicated to quality childcare since 1996
  • Licensed center capacity 64 - serving infants through school-age
  • Registered with Ohio to provide quality childcare services

Considerations

    4
    Tri-State Baptist Day Care Center
    1300 County Road 60, South Point, OH 45680
    ★ 4.4 (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

    • Faith-based Baptist daycare in South Point
    • Church-affiliated childcare serving tri-state area families

    Considerations

      5
      South Point Childcare Center, L.L.C
      1405 County Road 1, South Point, OH 45680
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.4/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Licensed childcare center serving South Point community in Lawrence County
      • Local independent provider offering childcare to Lawrence County families

      Considerations

      • SUTQ: Not Rated - no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
      • No public website found - limited program transparency for prospective families
      6
      Lil Stingers Childcare Center, L.L.C
      607 Marion Pike, Coal Grove, OH 45638
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.1/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      5
      Compassion
      5
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      5

      Strengths

      • Licensed childcare center serving Coal Grove community in Lawrence County
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers - accessible to subsidy-eligible families
      • Local independent provider offering childcare to Lawrence County families

      Considerations

      • SUTQ: Not Rated - no Ohio Step Up To Quality quality-tier designation
      • No public website found - limited program transparency for prospective families
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