Wintersville, OH · Jefferson · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Wintersville, Ohio

Wintersville was founded in 1831 by John Winters and sits in Jefferson County, Ohio, an area steeped in Civil War history—most notably as a stop on the route of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's daring 1863 cavalry raid through Union territory. The village marks an important chapter in American conflict, when Morgan's raiders passed through town on July 25, 1863, en route to their final defeat, with local militia and Union forces engaging in skirmishes near Two Ridges Church as Morgan's retreat unfolded. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Wintersville, 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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The Children'S Academy, Ii, Llc
108 Main Street, Wintersville, OH 43952
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
5.8/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Multi-year families report: teachers have become family and they would 100% recommend to others
  • Parent says: I can go to work knowing my children are safe and receiving best quality care
  • State-approved curriculum with structured lesson plans tailored to each developmental stage
  • Serving Wintersville community since 2011 - over a decade of operation; experienced credentialed educators
  • Serves ages 6 weeks through school age; hours 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Considerations

  • Bronze SUTQ rating - lower quality tier than area peers
  • Website testimonials are not independently verified - cannot confirm they reflect current staff and program quality
2
Just 4 Kids Daycare
270 Cadiz Road, Wintersville, OH 43953
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
5
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • One listing site review states: overall a great experience, we love the staff
  • Serves ages 3 months to 12 years including infants; hours 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday
  • Participates in publicly funded child care (PFCC) - accessible to voucher families in Jefferson County
  • Affordable daily rates (30-45 per day based on age); before and after school care available

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated - has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
  • Only one informal review text found on a listing site - insufficient data to assess quality trends
  • No dedicated website; limited online transparency for prospective families
3
Icms Sycamore Stars
Indian Creek Middle School, Mingo Junction, OH 43938
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
4
K-ready
5
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant-funded program - no cost to participating families
  • Life skills curriculum includes cooking, theater, virtual reality, STEM, tutoring, and academic enrichment
  • Collaboration between Sycamore Youth Center and Indian Creek Middle School - structured and school-supported
  • Provides a meal and extends pickup time to 5:15 PM - practical for working parents of middle schoolers
  • Serves grades 5-8 from Indian Creek and Jefferson County Christian School Monday through Thursday

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated - has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
  • School-age only (grades 5-8) - not suitable for younger children, infants, or preschoolers
  • Seasonal program running October through April only - not a year-round childcare solution
4
Kountry Kidz Childcare Llc
713 Fernwood Rd, Wintersville, OH 43953
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
5.0/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
4
Culture
4
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Serves birth to 14 years including infants; extended hours 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM for working families
  • Bronze SUTQ rated Ohio-licensed childcare in Wintersville serving Jefferson County
  • Age-appropriate classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with developmental milestone focus
  • School-age before/after care during academic year plus full-day summer and break coverage

Considerations

  • Website invites Google reviews but none are publicly accessible - no independent quality verification
  • Bronze SUTQ rating - lower quality tier than area peers
5
Stepping Stones Academy Llc
128 Raynes Road, Mingo Junction, OH 43938
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
5.0/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
4
Culture
4
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Bronze SUTQ rated Ohio-licensed childcare in Mingo Junction
  • Serves ages 3 and up including before and after school care for Jefferson County families
  • Listed as a Jefferson County resource network provider - community-recognized program

Considerations

  • Bronze SUTQ rating - lower quality tier
  • No dedicated website; limited online presence makes independent vetting difficult
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