🌟 Welcome to the Child Development Center

of Jackson County

A trusted, public, non‑profit early childhood program serving families across Jackson County and surrounding areas. Founded by community leaders with a shared mission, we remain committed to providing high‑quality, developmentally supportive child care at an affordable cost.

👶 Serving Children from 6 Weeks Through 15 Years

We offer full‑day care and early education for:

• Infants

• Toddlers

• Preschool

• Pre‑K

• School‑age children (before/after school & full‑time summer)

Our programs follow Ohio Administrative Code 5180:2‑12 and consistently exceed state licensing requirements.

🥣 USDA‑Approved Nutrition, Every Day

Children receive CACFP‑approved meals including:

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Afternoon snack

Infants receive iron‑fortified formula and cereal, and breastfeeding families are fully supported with safe storage and feeding practices.

We are proud to be the only provider in the county offering this level of nutrition support.

👩‍🏫 Highly Qualified, Professionally Trained Educators

High‑quality care begins with highly trained teachers. Our staff includes:

• CDA‑credentialed educators

• Teachers with Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Early Childhood Education

• Staff actively pursuing degrees through the TEACH Early Childhood® Scholarship Program

• Annual specialized training in curriculum, child development, health, safety, and family engagement

This commitment to professional excellence supports our Step Up To Quality Gold Rating and ensures every child receives individualized, developmentally appropriate care.

🏅 Proudly Gold Rated — Step Up To Quality

We are a Gold Rated provider under Ohio’s Step Up To Quality system, demonstrating excellence in:

• Curriculum & individualized instruction

• Staff education and professional development

• Family engagement

• Health & safety practices

• Continuous quality improvement

Gold is the highest rating available — and we work hard to earn it.

💼 Supporting Working Families Across Multiple Counties

We partner with Jackson County Job & Family Services and neighboring counties to offer subsidized child care (PFCC) for eligible families.

We accept subsidy from:

• Jackson

• Gallia

• Pike

• Ross

• Scioto

• Vinton

Our administrative team ensures accurate attendance tracking, PFCC compliance, and support for families navigating the system.

🤝 Trusted, Verified, and Community‑Connected

We maintain strong partnerships with:

• Jackson County Department of Job & Family Services

• State of Ohio Department of Child Care Licensing

• Local schools and agencies

Verification, references, and licensing information are available upon request.

🎓 Training Site for Future Educators

We proudly serve as a hands‑on training site for:

• University of Rio Grande

• Ohio University

• Jackson High School

• Buckeye Hills Career Center

Students pursuing early childhood education gain real‑world experience in our classrooms.

👵 Fostering Generations Together

Through our partnership with the COAD Foster Grandparent Program, senior volunteers — our “grandparents” — provide one‑on‑one support, reading, nurturing, and classroom engagement that enriches children’s daily experiences.