Wauseon, OH · Fulton · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Wauseon, Ohio

Wauseon is the birthplace of legendary racecar driver Barney Oldfield, who was the first person to drive an automobile at 60 miles per hour in 1903 and became known as the "speed king" of early motorsports. The city also earned a place in telecommunications history when attorney Jim Brailey established the first independent telephone company in the United States here, defying Bell's monopoly and later expanding the exchange to other cities across Ohio and Michigan. Today, Wauseon hosts the AMCA National Motorcycle Meet, one of the largest antique motorcycle swap meets and judging events in the entire country. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Wauseon, 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 Wauseon Head Start
1210 Ottokee St, Wauseon, OH 43567
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
    Tlc Child Care Inc.
    398 So. Shoop Avenue, Wauseon, OH 43567
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Silver
    6.2/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    7
    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
    • Caring, inclusive community with Christian values; hands-on activities, guided play, and age-appropriate experiences
    • Focus on early literacy, problem-solving, social-emotional growth, and kindergarten preparation
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

    Considerations

      3
      Kids World Of Wauseon
      700 W Elm St, Wauseon, OH 43567
      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 the Wauseon and Fulton County community
      • Community-based childcare providing reliable care for local families
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

      Considerations

        4
        North Clinton Christian Preschool
        831 W Linfoot, Wauseon, OH 43567
        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 in Wauseon integrating faith-based values with early childhood education
        • Community church-based preschool serving Fulton County families
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

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