The Child Development Center of Jackson County has been proudly serving Jackson County since 1971!

🌟 Welcome to Our Child Development Center

We are a public, non-profit child care facility, proudly established by community leaders with a shared commitment: to provide high-quality child care at reasonable costs for families in our area.

👶 Serving Children from 6 Weeks to 9 Years Old
Our comprehensive programs include care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as before- and after-school care and full-time summer options for school-age children.

🥣 Nutritious Meals, Every Day
Children receive USDA-approved meals daily—breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack—prepared with their health and development in mind.

✅ Exceeding Standards in Child Care
We consistently meet or surpass all state and federal regulations, receiving excellent ratings during both scheduled and unannounced inspections.

🏅 Proudly Gold Rated
We are a Gold Rated provider under Ohio’s Step Up To Quality rating system, reflecting our excellence in early education and care.

💼 Supporting Working Families
In collaboration with the Jackson County Department of Job and Family Services and neighboring counties, we offer subsidized child care for eligible families—supporting parents who are working or pursuing job training.

🤝 Trusted & Verified
We have a proven track record and strong partnerships with the Jackson County Department of Job and Family Services and the State of Ohio Department of Child Care Licensing. References and verification contacts are available upon request.

🎓 A Hub for Future Educators
Our center serves as a hands-on training site for students from the University of Rio Grande, Ohio University, Jackson High School, and Buckeye Hills Career Center pursuing early childhood education.

👵 Fostering Generations
We proudly partner with the COAD Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program, welcoming senior volunteers—“grandparents”—to engage meaningfully with children and support our staff