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in Oregon, Ohio

Named after the Oregon territory by Washington Irving's nephew Pierre M. Irving in honor of the fur-trading expeditions described in Irving's *Astoria*, Oregon grew from Lake Erie marshland into an industrial harbor city anchored by major refineries that shaped its economy through much of the 20th century. Today the city balances its waterfront location and industrial heritage with recreational opportunities, and its strong German American heritage is celebrated annually at a festival drawing over 30,000 visitors. We analyzed all 6 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Oregon, 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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1,000+Reviews analyzed
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Educare Academy Ii Child Development Center
3158 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH 43616
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 — all 10 Educare Academy locations hold Gold ratings
  • Discovery and exploration-based learning — children learn through curiosity, asking questions, and hands-on activities
  • Early Head Start and free Pre-K programs available; serves infants through pre-kindergarten
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

    2
    Ymca Child Development Center @ St. Charles
    2600 Navarre, Oregon, OH 43616
    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

    • YMCA of Greater Toledo Child Development Center at St. Charles — nationally recognized youth development organization
    • Uses Creative Curriculum — evidence-based program supporting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

    Considerations

      3
      Thrive Childcare
      3530 Seaman Road, Oregon, OH 43616
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.3/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      8
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      8
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Faith-based childcare with Bible stories, prayer, and music
      • Programs from infants through school-age (before/after school)
      • Developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum
      • BBB accredited; part of multi-location Thrive Childcare network

      Considerations

        4
        Prince Of Peace Christian Preschool
        4155 Pickle Rd, Oregon, OH 43616
        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 Christian preschool affiliated with Prince of Peace Church in Oregon
        • Faith-based early childhood program integrating Christian values in a nurturing environment
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

        Considerations

          5
          Creative Learning Center
          3433 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH 43616
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: Bronze
          5.7/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          6
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Full-service programs from infants (6 wks) through school-age (12 yrs)
          • Junior Kindergarten program for young 5-year-olds needing extra preparation
          • In-center behavioral and mental health support available
          • Creative Curriculum and Common Core aligned programs

          Considerations

            6
            Nourish Early Learning
            4320 Navarre Avenue, Oregon, OH 43616
            Licensed Child Care Center
            SUTQ: NR
            5.6/ 10
            Safety
            5
            Curriculum
            6
            Art/Music
            5
            Infant care
            5
            K-ready
            5
            Teachers
            6
            Compassion
            6
            Mgmt
            6
            Culture
            6
            Class sizes
            0
            Extracurriculars
            6

            Strengths

            • Emergent curriculum approach for ages 6 weeks through 4th grade
            • Faith-based environment at Navarre Ave Oregon
            • Ohio-licensed center serving Oregon community

            Considerations

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