Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Youngstown. 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 Youngstown. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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Alta Head Start Potential Development is a Gold-rated (5-star) Ohio Step Up To Quality provider serving income-eligible families in Youngstown, Mahoning County, operating at 880 E. Indianola Ave. The program is tuition-free and includes comprehensive support services—meals, vision, dental care, and health screenings—along with a dedicated Family Advocate assigned to each household who conducts initial home visits and maintains ongoing family engagement. A significant majority of Lead Teachers hold Bachelor's Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Ohio Resident Educator licenses, with support staff meeting or exceeding Child Development Associate certification requirements. The center participates in the federally funded Child Care Food Program and offers specialized services for children with special needs. A January 2022 compliance review resulted in a Partially Compliant citation, though corrective action was completed within days; limited public parent feedback makes independent verification of day-to-day operations difficult.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars7.0
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