Fremont, OH · Sandusky · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Fremont, Ohio

Fremont holds a distinctive place in American history as the home of President Rutherford B. Hayes and the location of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, the nation's first presidential library. The city was also the site of the Battle of Fort Stephenson in August 1813, where Major George Croghan and 160 American defenders successfully repelled a much larger force of British troops and Indigenous warriors during the War of 1812. Today, Fremont is also known for the Fremont Speedway, a legendary dirt racing venue nicknamed "Home of the All Stars" that has hosted over 100 professional racing events since its founding in 1951. We analyzed all 13 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Fremont, 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.

13Centers reviewed

11Dimensions scored

1,000+Reviews analyzed

16,734City population

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1

Angie'S Angels

1517 East State Street, Fremont, OH 43420

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

7.1/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

7

Infant care

7

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

7

Mgmt

7

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
Community-based childcare in Fremont with a nurturing, personalized approach
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

2

Glcap Family Development Center - Fremont

765 S. Buchanan, Fremont, OH 43420

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

7.1/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

7

Infant care

7

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

7

Mgmt

7

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) — Head Start and Early Head Start provider serving NW Ohio
Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
No-cost early childhood education for eligible families ages 3-5; includes health/dental/vision screenings and family engagement
Children receive individualized curriculum, healthy meals, and home visits; parents receive two teacher conferences annually

Considerations

3

Ymca Child Development Center

1000 North St, Fremont, OH 43420

YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

7.1/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

7

Infant care

7

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

7

Mgmt

7

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Fremont YMCA Child Development Center — nationally recognized youth development organization
Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
Comprehensive early childhood development curriculum serving Fremont families
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

4

Abc Academy Of Fremont, Llc

151 S Taft Ave, Fremont, OH 43420

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: 5-Star

7.0/ 10

Safety

8

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

5

Infant care

7

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

6

Mgmt

8

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Ohio Step Up to Quality 5-Star Gold rated -- highest achievable
Licensed programs for ages 6 weeks through 12 years
Full-time childcare with curriculum for all age groups
Ohio-licensed center serving Fremont community

Considerations

5

Camp Fire Otis Elementary

718 Brush Street, Fremont, OH 43420

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

Camp Fire — nationally recognized youth development organization providing after-school enrichment
Ohio-licensed after-school enrichment program serving Sandusky County youth
After-school programming with enrichment activities, homework help, and social development focus
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

6

Camp Fire- Croghan After School Program

414 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Fremont, OH 43420

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Bronze

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

Camp Fire — nationally recognized youth development organization providing after-school enrichment
Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
After-school programming with enrichment activities, homework help, and social development focus
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

7

Camp Fire Sandusky County

2100 Baker Rd, Fremont, OH 43420

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Bronze

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

Camp Fire — nationally recognized youth development organization providing after-school enrichment
Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
After-school programming with enrichment activities, homework help, and social development focus
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

8

Camp Fire- Lutz After School Program

1929 Buckland Ave, Fremont, OH 43420

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Bronze

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

Camp Fire — nationally recognized youth development organization providing after-school enrichment
Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
After-school programming with enrichment activities, homework help, and social development focus
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

9

Glcap Migrant And Seasonal Head Start- Fremont

1499 N River Road, Fremont, OH 43420

Head Start · 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

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) — migrant and seasonal Head Start provider serving NW Ohio
Federally funded Head Start program serving children of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers
Includes health/dental/vision screenings, individualized curriculum, meals, and family support services
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

10

Mai'Jor Academy

304 Mulberry Street, Fremont, OH 43420

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

Ohio-licensed childcare center serving Fremont families
Community-based early childhood education in Fremont
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

11

Noah'S Ark Nursery School

705 W State St, Fremont, OH 43420

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

Ohio-licensed faith-inspired nursery school in Fremont
Biblical name reflects a nurturing, values-based early childhood environment
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

12

St. Ann Little Blessings Child Care Center

1005 Baker St, Fremont, OH 43420

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Bronze

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

Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
Faith-based childcare affiliated with St. Ann Church in Fremont — Catholic values integrated in early education
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

13

Ymca Child Development Center At Hayes Mumc

1441 Fangboner Rd., Fremont, OH 43420

YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Bronze

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

Fremont YMCA Child Development Center at Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church
Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
YMCA early childhood programming in a community church setting in Fremont
Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

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