Struthers, OH · Mahoning · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Struthers, Ohio

Struthers was a powerhouse of American steel production in the early 20th century, home to the Campbell Works of Youngstown Sheet and Tube, which drew thousands of European immigrants to work in its mills. Within the Mahoning Valley, the region produced 39 percent of Ohio's pig iron and 9 percent of the nation's total in 1920—a defining period when Struthers was at the center of America's industrial might. The city's industrial legacy was abruptly reshaped on September 19, 1977, when the Campbell Works closed, laying off 5,000 workers in what became known locally as "Black Monday." We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Struthers, 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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Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare

1120 N. Johnson Rd., Sebring, OH 44672

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

6.5/ 10

Safety

5

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

5

Infant care

7

K-ready

6

Teachers

8

Compassion

6

Mgmt

8

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Founded 1997; serves infants through school age with licensed, educated teachers
PFCC vouchers accepted; capacity of 69 children
Ohio SUTQ rated; classroom learning focus noted by parents

Considerations

2

The Child Care & Learning Center Of New Middletown

10143 Main St, New Middeltown, OH 44442

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

6.3/ 10

Safety

5

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

5

Infant care

5

K-ready

6

Teachers

8

Compassion

6

Mgmt

8

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Founded 1981 at St. Paul Church; capacity 107; serving New Middletown and North Lima families
Licensed full-time childcare and early education; Pre-K through grade 4
Ranks among top 20% of private schools in Ohio; long-established community institution

Considerations

3

Tiny Tots Child Development Center

310 Argonne St., Struthers, OH 44471

★ 3.8 (3 Google) · Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Bronze

6.0/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

6

Art/Music

5

Infant care

5

K-ready

6

Teachers

6

Compassion

7

Mgmt

6

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Ohio-licensed center at 310 Argonne St; open 6am-6pm; serving Mahoning County
Staff noted for genuinely caring about children growth and development
Before and after school care plus preschool programs

Considerations

4

Sunshine & Lollipops Day Care & Learning Center, Llc

110 Poland Ave, Struthers, OH 44471

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Bronze

5.8/ 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

7

Strengths

Serves children ages 3-12; offers preschool/Pre-K, after-school, and summer camp programs
Ohio-licensed childcare center with capacity for 45 children
Accepts publicly funded child care vouchers

Considerations

5

Tiny Tots Inc

586 Youngstown Poland Rd, Struthers, OH 44471

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

Ohio-licensed center at 310 Argonne St; open 6am-6pm; serving Mahoning County
Staff noted for genuinely caring about children growth and development
Before and after school care plus preschool programs

Considerations

6

Pinelake Christian Preschool

636 Pine Lake Road, Sebring, OH 44672

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: NR

5.7/ 10

Safety

5

Curriculum

6

Art/Music

5

Infant care

5

K-ready

5

Teachers

6

Compassion

6

Mgmt

6

Culture

7

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Religion-based preschool at 636 Pine Lake Rd; Ohio-licensed; serves children to age 5
Open 6am-6pm for working families; full-day care in faith-based environment
Long-serving preschool ministry in the Sebring community

Considerations

7

New Beginnings Christian Preschool

3649 E. Garfield Rd., New Springfield, OH 44443

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: NR

5.7/ 10

Safety

5

Curriculum

6

Art/Music

5

Infant care

5

K-ready

5

Teachers

6

Compassion

6

Mgmt

6

Culture

7

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Ministry of New Springfield Church of God; children experience love of God and Bible fundamentals
Serves walking age through Pre-K; quality age-appropriate educational curriculum
Faith-centered preschool in Mahoning County with safe, nurturing environment

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