Napoleon, OH · Henry · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Napoleon, Ohio

Founded in 1832 and named for the French emperor, Napoleon is a historic Henry County seat along the Maumee River in northwest Ohio. The city's economic fortunes shifted dramatically in 1991 when Campbell Soup Company moved major production operations here from its original Camden, New Jersey plant, establishing one of the company's primary U.S. manufacturing facilities. A thriving hub during the Miami and Erie Canal era of the 1800s, Napoleon maintains several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. We analyzed all 6 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Napoleon, 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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Nocac Napoleon Head Start
1075 Glenwood Avenue, Napoleon, OH 43545
Head Start · 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

  • NOCAC (Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission) Head Start — federally funded school readiness program for ages 3-5
  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
  • Individualized curriculum based on identified needs; health, dental, mental health, and developmental screenings included
  • No-cost program for income-eligible families; children develop language/literacy, social, and problem-solving skills

Considerations

    2
    Kinder Kampus Day Care & Learning School
    1232 N Scott St, Napoleon, OH 43545
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Silver
    6.1/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — demonstrates stronger learning environments and higher staff qualifications
    • Combines daycare and learning school model — structured academics alongside play-based childcare in Napoleon
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

    Considerations

      3
      Glcap Migrant And Seasonal Head Start- Napoleon
      910 Third St, Napoleon, OH 43545
      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

        4
        Kid'S Haven Preschool & Daycare Center
        440 Independence Drive, Napoleon, OH 43545
        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 preschool and daycare center in Napoleon providing a haven for young children
        • Community-based childcare serving Napoleon and Henry County families
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

        Considerations

          5
          Napnaz Community Preschool
          630 Appian Ave, Napoleon, OH 43545
          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 community preschool serving Napoleon families
          • Community-rooted preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten in Henry County
          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

          Considerations

            6
            St Peter Lutheran Preschool
            K - 980 County Rd 17 D, Napoleon, OH 43545
            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-based preschool affiliated with St. Peter Lutheran Church in Napoleon
            • Lutheran early childhood education integrating Christian values with developmentally appropriate programming
            • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

            Considerations

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