Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Waverly. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Waverly. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Waverly. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Waverly. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Waverly. 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 Waverly. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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Before And After School Program/Pike County YMCA offers school-age care at 400 Pride Drive in Waverly, operating Monday through Friday from 6:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., making it convenient for families with children attending local elementary schools. The program accepts publicly funded child care vouchers, extending access to families needing subsidized support. As a YMCA facility, it benefits from the organization's reputation for clean spaces and friendly staff. The program has no public parent reviews available for independent verification, and lacks a Step Up To Quality rating, which limits confidence in its quality standing compared to rated competitors.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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