Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Tiffin. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Tiffin. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Tiffin. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Tiffin. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Tiffin. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Tiffin Community YMCA Preschool/Child Care operates two locations serving infants through school age with strong community ties through YMCA programming. Both facilities hold 3-Star Step Up To Quality recognition and maintain a 4.4-star Google rating across 20 reviews. The center provides flexible care including before and after school services, accepts JFS childcare subsidies, and offers affordable member and non-member tuition ($160-$175 weekly for full-time care). With consistent Monday-Friday hours from 6 AM to 6 PM and responsive community programming, the center serves working families across Tiffin and Bucyrus with reliable, quality-rated childcare options.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Age-based care from infants through pre-K (Tiffin) and preschool and school-age (Bucyrus). Bucyrus offers Before/After School care and School Days Off care.
What sets it apart: Both locations are 3-Star Step Up To Quality rated and accept JFS Child Care subsidies. Hours are Monday-Friday 6 AM-6 PM; full-time tuition is $160/week for members and $175/week for non-members, with wait lists possible and in-person registration required.
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Top 10 in Tiffin
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Best Infant Care
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Best K-Ready
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Tiffin. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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