Van Wert, OH · Van Wert · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Van Wert, Ohio

Van Wert earned its place in American horticultural history as the Peony Capital of the World during the 20th century, home to extensive commercial peony farms that drew admirers from across the country to its annual Peony Festival, first held in 1932. The city is also home to the Brumback Library, the first county library in the United States when it opened in 1901—a Gothic and Romanesque landmark built from a philanthropist's bequest that pioneered the concept of county-wide library service. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Van Wert, 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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Cors Head Start - Van Wert
813 North Franklin Street, Van Wert, OH 45891
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.8/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CORS Head Start in Van Wert — SUTQ Gold-rated nonprofit program since 1975 across West Central Ohio
  • Comprehensive health, mental health, and nutrition services for children and families
  • Professional educators; accepts PFCC vouchers; Ohio-licensed

Considerations

    2
    Wee Care Learning Center
    10485 Van Wert Decatur Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
    ★ 3.5 (3 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Silver
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Non-profit child care facility serving Van Wert families
    • SUTQ Silver-rated; licensed by Ohio Department of Children and Youth
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
    • Ohio-licensed childcare serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers

    Considerations

      3
      First United Methodist Preschool
      113 W Central Avenue, Van Wert, OH 45891
      ★ 5    ·  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

      • Perfect 5-star Google rating
      • United Methodist faith-based preschool

      Considerations

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