Earned the highest management score in Youngstown. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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childcare
Hopes & Dreams Childcare Center in Youngstown serves children from 6 weeks through 12 years in a researched-based environment. Established in 2004 and Gold-rated through Ohio's Step Up to Quality program, the center uses the HighScope Curriculum—a play-based approach aligned with Ohio Early Learning Content Standards that emphasizes active learning, independence, curiosity, and problem-solving across eight developmental content areas including Language/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science/Technology. Staff use the COR Advantage assessment tool to track each child's developmental progress, ensuring individualized attention. Operating Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., it provides accessible, evidence-based childcare for working families across a wide age range.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the HighScope Curriculum, a research-based curriculum aligned with the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards, with a play-based approach emphasizing active learning, independence, curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity. Covers eight content areas including Language/Literacy, Mathematics, Creative Arts, and Science/Technology.
What sets it apart: GOLD rated through Ohio's Step Up to Quality. Serves ages 6 weeks through 12 years; open Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm; located in Austintown, Ohio; established 2004. Uses COR Advantage assessment tool.
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