A program for every age
From six weeks old to kindergarten’s doorstep. Every classroom is led by degreed early childhood educators, and every site holds a Gold rating from Ohio’s Step Up to Quality program.
Early Head Start
Nurturing care and first discoveries for our youngest learners, with support that starts before your baby arrives.
- Infant and toddler classrooms with low child-to-teacher ratios
- Weekly home visits for pregnant women and expecting families
- No cost to income-eligible families
Head Start
Comprehensive preschool that looks after the whole child, and the whole family.
- Daily meals, plus health, dental, and developmental screenings
- Family services and individual goal-setting with our staff
- No cost to eligible families. Eligibility is broader than most expect
Preschool & Pre-K
Play-based learning that builds kindergarten-ready skills: counting, letters, taking turns, and loving school.
- Offered in partnership with local school districts, with a sliding fee scale
- Teachers with degrees in Early Childhood Education
- Kindergarten transition support for children and parents
Child Care
Full day care at 5 of our locations, built around your family’s work and school schedule.
- The same Gold-rated classrooms and teachers as our preschool programs
- Hours vary by location. Call your site to check openings near you
- Publicly funded child care assistance accepted
Home-Based Services
A trained home visitor comes to you once a week for a 90-minute visit, bringing activities, developmental screenings, and support for your whole family. Home-based services begin during pregnancy: expecting mothers receive weekly visits, help connecting with WIC and prenatal care, and a hand to hold through your baby’s first years.
Ask about home visiting →School-Age Wrap-Around Care
The Academy does not stop at kindergarten. Wrap-around care supports school-age children through second grade, with care that fits around the school day for working families. Ask your site about availability.
Find a site →Not sure which program fits?
Call the Academy office. We will help you find the right classroom for your child and your schedule.
Training for early childhood professionals
The Academy offers professional trainings, available to our staff and to other agencies.
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- First Aid
- CPR
- Child Guidance
- Infant Care
- School Bus Driver (CDL)
- Child Abuse Recognition
- Communicable Disease
- Preschool Computer Literacy
Agency training information: 740-533-9077, ext. 2209