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Best Headstart Programs in Wooster, OH

Compare 1 headstart programs in Wooster. Average rating: 4.16/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Wooster, Ohio at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.16/5
Parent reviews
88
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Wooster has 1 licensed headstart programs with 88 parent reviews averaging 4.16/5.The largest concentration is in 44691 with 17 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wooster

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    W#3 Head Start: Preschool
    4.52 score
    4.7(14)

    905 Pittsburgh Avenue, Wooster, OH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

    W#3 HEAD START: PRESCHOOL in Wooster, Ohio receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and helpful staff, effective teaching methods, and the center's commitment to supporting families through referrals and community resources. The facility is recognized as a valuable community asset that addresses vital family needs.

    helpful and caring staffeffective teaching and learning outcomesfront desk staffgoes above and beyond with referrals
  2. 2
    Care 4 Kids Educational Child Care Center
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    5025 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children

    Care 4 Kids Educational Child Care Center in Wooster, Ohio has excellent parent satisfaction with all 5-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and well-trained staff, strong communication, safe environment, and educational activities that help children thrive and enjoy attending.

    Friendly and caring staffexcellent communication via app and phonesafe and clean facilityeducational programming
  3. 3
    Round The Clock Child Care LLC
    4.2 score
    4.3(10)

    1676 Portage Rd., Wooster, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Round the Clock Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the attentive staff, educational activities, and daily communication updates. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about inconsistent management, staffing ratios, and unprofessional employee conduct.

    Staff attentiveness and careeducational activities and learning programsdaily communication/activity updatesconvenient hours of operation
  4. 4
    Clubhouse Kids
    4 score
    4(20)

    680 Woodland Avenue, Wooster, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 72 children

    There appears to be a data error - the reviews provided are for a YMCA gym facility in Wooster, Ohio, not for Clubhouse Kids daycare center. The reviews cannot be used to evaluate the daycare's quality or services.

    None - reviews are for incorrect facility
  5. 5
    Learn 'N Play Of Wooster
    3.94 score
    3.9(8)

    243 S Bever St, Wooster, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    Learn 'N Play of Wooster receives mixed reviews with five 5-star ratings praising staff structure, child development, and caring teachers, but two 1-star ratings cite serious concerns including health/safety incidents, inadequate communication, nutritional issues, and alleged unprofessional staff conduct. The majority of reviewers highly recommend the center, though the negative reviews raise significant concerns about incident reporting and parent communication.

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  6. 6
    Kids & Giggles
    3.81 score
    3.7(9)

    647 East Bowman Street, Wooster, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids & Giggles receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff's dedication, care, and developmental impact on children, while a smaller group reports serious concerns about billing practices, incident reporting transparency, and child welfare issues.

    Dedicated and caring staffstrong developmental outcomes (reading readinesssocial and linguistic development)good communication with parents
  7. 7
    The Learning Academy
    3.7 score
    3.4(5)

    3401 Old Airport Road, Wooster, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise the staff's dedication, educational activities, and strong communication, though some note administrative understaffing. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about classroom management, child safety, and inadequate supervision during free play.

    Caring and hardworking staffeducational and engaging activitiesgood communication with parentspositive community values

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Wooster

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
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Below 3
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Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Wooster, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.1avg rating
13 daycares · 7 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Before or After School Daycare

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Wooster zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4469117
4.16
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Wooster (16–162 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Wooster based on parent reviews

W#3 Head Start: Preschool

4.7(14)

905 Pittsburgh Avenue, Wooster, OH

W#3 HEAD START: PRESCHOOL in Wooster, Ohio receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and helpful staff, effective teaching methods, and the center's commitment to supporting families through referrals and community resources. The facility is recognized as a valuable community asset that addresses vital family needs.

helpful and caring staffeffective teaching and learning outcomesfront desk staff

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Daycare types in Wooster

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

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Headstart Programs in Wooster, Ohio

There are 1 headstart programs in Wooster, Ohio, making up 6% of the 17 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Wooster have an average rating of 4.16 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 22% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Wooster, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Wooster

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W#3 Head Start: Preschool
Headstart Programs
4.7

W#3 HEAD START: PRESCHOOL in Wooster, Ohio receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and helpful staff, effective teaching methods, and the center's commitment to supporting families through referrals and community resources. The facility is recognized as a valuable community asset that addresses vital family needs.

helpful and caring staffeffective teaching and learning outcomesfront desk staff
Address
905 Pittsburgh Avenue, Wooster, OH
Phone
(330) 264-8677

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Wooster, Ohio, out of 17 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Wooster have an average Google rating of 4.16 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 22% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Wooster, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Ohio's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Ohio)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Wooster offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Ohio typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Wooster for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Wooster must be licensed by Ohio's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.