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in Wapakoneta, Ohio

Wapakoneta is home to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum and the birthplace of astronaut Neil Armstrong, who became the first person to walk on the moon as part of Apollo 11. The city, known locally as "Moon City," has built its identity around this historic achievement, with the museum opening in 1972 to celebrate the legacy of its most famous native son. We analyzed all 5 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Wapakoneta, 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 - Wapakoneta
1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.4/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
9
Compassion
7
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Part of CORS network with 5-Star SUTQ rating -- highest Ohio quality designation
  • Open to all families; accepts children birth to 5 including special needs
  • Parents as Teachers curriculum available for home-learning support
  • Comprehensive physical health, mental health, and nutrition services provided
  • Council on Rural Services operating since 1975 across West Central Ohio

Considerations

  • Head Start income eligibility requirements may limit access for some families
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Cors Head Start - St Marys
1659 Celina Road, St Marys, OH 45885
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.4/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
9
Compassion
7
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Part of CORS network with 5-Star SUTQ rating -- highest Ohio quality designation
  • Full-day school-year option with individualized learning plans and child-focused teaching
  • Open to all families; accepts children birth to 5 including those with special needs
  • Council on Rural Services providing quality early childhood education since 1975

Considerations

  • Head Start income eligibility requirements may limit access for some families
3
Wapakoneta Family Ymca Child Development Center
1251 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
6.6/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Dedicated Child Development Center opened 2023 with 6 classrooms and 17 teachers
  • Serves children 6 weeks to 5 years old; currently serving 54 children across 46 families
  • Play-based learning environment stimulating natural curiosity; focuses on communication, reasoning, problem-solving
  • YMCA character values integrated: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Faith
  • Purpose-built facility focused on holistic social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development

Considerations

  • Relatively new facility (opened 2023); limited track record compared to established centers
4
Wapakoneta Family Ymca
1100 Defiance St., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
6.1/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • YMCA of Wapakoneta offering before school, after school, and Child Watch drop-in childcare
  • Comprehensive facility with pool, gym, fitness center alongside child care programs
  • Friendly and well-regarded staff; 3.7 stars on Yelp from 6 reviews

Considerations

  • Main facility at 1100 Defiance St; childcare details limited on website -- contact for specifics
  • No dedicated childcare-focused reviews distinguishable from general gym reviews
5
New Beginnings Learning Academy, Llc
302 E Pearl St, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Licensed child care center located in downtown Wapakoneta at 302 E Pearl St

Considerations

    6
    Wapakoneta Children'S Learning Center
    504 Glynwood Road, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
    ★ 4.4 (3 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

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR — recognized quality program
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

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