The YMCA’s Child Development Center has recently become star rated under Ohio’s Step Up to Quality rating system

Darke County, OHIO (October 26, 2016) The YMCA’s Child Development Center has recently become star rated under Ohio’s Step Up to Quality rating system.

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) is a five–star quality rating and improvement system administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. SUTQ recognizes and promotes learning and development programs that meet quality program standards that exceed licensing health and safety regulations. The program standards are based on national research identifying standards which lead to improved outcomes for children.

Standards include: low child to staff ratios, higher staff education, on–going specialized staff training, and utilization of a research-based curriculum that aligns to Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards.

Families and children attending our program will benefit from: highly trained teachers; emphasis on the development of school readiness skills; assurance that the program is committed to continuous improvement; and a focus on family engagement.

“Our Child Development Center has worked hard to provide our children and families with a quality early learning environment and it is wonderful to see our hard work recognized through this Step Up To Quality Star Rating,” said Child Development Center Director Katie Roberts.

For more information on our Child Development Center, stop by the Y at 301 Wagner Avenue, or call 548-3777 to schedule a tour.