MARION COUNTY JOB & FAMILY SERVICES

CHILD CARE PROVIDER LIST

 

This is a current list of home child care providers and centers. It is important to us for you to find the child care that is right for you and your child. Please review the information provided before making the calls to the provider.  Meet with as many providers as you feel necessary before making a decision. Be sure to take your child with you when you meet with a provider. This will give you a chance to see if your child seems comfortable in the child care setting.

 

 

Types of Child Care:

 

        * Type B Providers are certified by Marion County Job & Family Services and can care for up to 6 children in their home. Their own children, under the age of 6, are included in the total of 6 children. All adults in the residence have completed a criminal background check that includes fingerprinting. Certified Providers must complete yearly training and their homes are inspected at least twice per year.

 

       * Type A Providers are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services and can care for up to 12 children in their home with another adult caregiver present. Their own children, under the age of 6, are included in the total of 12 children. All adults in the residence and any other adult caregiver have completed a criminal background check that includes fingerprinting. Type A providers are monitored by The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.

 

       * Child Care Centers are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.  Child Care Centers are also monitored by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.

 

 

Tips on choosing the child care that is right for you and your child:                          

                                                

Observe -

 

  • How are you greeted by the provider.
  • Does the provider acknowledge and speak to your child when you arrive?
  • Is the home/center clean, comfortable and “kid friendly”?
  • Is there a Daily Activities Schedule?
  • Are the activities/crafts appropriate for the age of your child?
  • Does the provider interact with the children in their care?
  • Is the provider watching TV or doing laundry, or is she helping the children with a craft or a game?

                   

Ask –                                      

                                                   

  • How will information be communicated.
  • Is the provider willing to give references?
  • Do the providers hours work well with your work/school schedule?
  • For a tour of the home/center.
  • Will the provider have a problem if you just drop by unexpectedly?
  • To see their outside play area. Is there trash in the yard? If there is a pet, are

     the droppings kept picked up?                  

 

If you feel there may be an issue or concern with a Type B child care provider, please contact the Child Care Specialist at Marion County Job & Family Services, 740-387-8560, ext. 1923, or email redmok@odjfs.state.oh.us

 

If you feel there may be an issue or concern with a Type A child care provider or a Child Care Center, please contact the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, 1-866-635-3748.                            

 

 

     Type A and Type B Home Providers listed by school district

 

 

TAFT

Marsha Baer – N. State St………………………375-5596

Sue Layne – Park St………………………......383-4709

Tammy Thacker – Jamaica Dr ...……………....382-2632

Carol Spears – E. Fairground…………………...382-9134

Maretha Ericson – E. Mark St……………......375-8715

Tammy Hall – N. State St……………………  383-5024

Dena Jacobs – N. State St……cell – 802-0627... 382-1026

Crystal Murrell – Fairpark Ave……………. 360-4239

Brandi Murrell – E. Fairground St …..……... 251-3418

Jackie Utley – E. Fairground St……………….751-4199

 

 

 

GARFIELD

Marianne Brown – Waterloo St………..………...382-5015

Rebecca Jones – Nye St……………….……..…...382-6233

Regina Shepherd – Owens St…………………....383-6288

(Regina will transport to any city school)

Mindy Jones – Nye St......……………………………251-8281

 

HARRISON

Carolyn Plumley – Forest St……………..…387-2849

Terra Faust – King Ave…………………….…387-6828

 

 

 

 

MCKINLEY

Debby Carr – Uncapher Ave……………………...383-6255

Denise Sterritt – Windsor St……………………...387-6242

Martis Bracy – Duluth Ave…….……………….383-1403

 

 

HAYES

Cheryl Prater – Commerical St…………...…. 382-0434

 

 

 

GEORGE WASHINGTON

Deb James – E. Mark St…………………..……... 387-9514

                                                            Cellular:  361-4659

Lorri Greashaber – Summit St……………….... 387-0868

Tina Millisor – Pennsylvania………………..…... 389-3040

Janie Plumley – Franconia. ………………..….…387-4246

Christy Neff – E. Center St…………………………..387-3995

Gwen Massie - E. Center St…………………...383-4534

 

 

ELGIN

Tammy Hay - ProsUprSand Rd.– ……………....528-2303

                                                                         cell 262-0013                     

La Rue

Sandy Greene - N. High St………….……....499-3262

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RIVER VALLEY

Melissa Hines – Champagne Dr…….…..…..…386-5123

Michelle Hughes – Indiana Ave………...386-6130

(Michelle will transport to George Washington school)

 

Waldo

Paula Getter - Groll Rd. …………….……....726-9652

Doris Lewis – Pros. Mt. Vernon Rd.…………...726-2306

 

 

PLEASANT

Kathy Bohn – Somerlot Hoffman Rd .cell 341-1396. 382-2335

Joyce Brewer – Marion Marysville Rd…………….387-1288

Darlene Hill – Smeltzer Rd………….………...…..389-5494

Paige Conklin – Smeltzer Rd………………………..725-8048

Annette Taylor – Richland Rd………………...…….725-8051

 

Prospect

Frances Plumley – LaRue Pros. Rd………….……528-2540

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RIDGEDALE

Marilyn Rose – Waterworks Rd.………...….....740-383-3324

Tracey Simpkins – Wyandot Co………….740-361-5653

 

                                                                       

 

CONTRACTED CHILD CARE CENTERS

 

 

A+ CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER………………………………………………………937-642-4300

398 Damascus Road  Marysville, Ohio 43040                

 

AMERIKID DAY CARE CENTER.......................................................................................................387-9963

            180 Fairfax Road, Marion, OH 43302

            Will provide transportation including Kindergartners (city school only) -- Pleasant bus will pick up at

             Amerikid.   Licensure Includes: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and School Age

 

BEREAN PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE………………………………………………………………...389-2308

            131 Marion Cardington Rd. East, Marion, OH 43302

            Licensure Includes:     Preschool and School Age

 

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB…………………………………………………………………………………. 387-3462

            Main office:  370 E. Mark Street Marion, Ohio 43302

 

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS……………………………………………………………………………….  .740-943-3404

             412 Forest Lane  Richwood, Ohio 43344

 

EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHILD CARE PROGRAM......................................................................... 382-0257

            241 South Prospect Street, Marion, OH 43302

            Hours of Operation:    6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Monday ~ Friday

            Licensure Includes:     Infants, Toddlers, Preschool

           

EPWORTH COOPERATIVE PRE-SCHOOL.......................................................................................387-1062

            249 East Center Street, Marion, OH 43302

            Will provide transportation for City Schools, River Valley, Pleasant, St. Mary’s

             Licensure Includes: Toddlers (must be 2/12 and toilet trained), Preschool and School Age

 

PROSPECT ELGIN  SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM……………………………………......494-2058

            Elgin South Elementary School

            Box 495, Prospect OH 43342

           

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM……………………………………….…….725-5537

            720 Columbus Sandusky Rd.

            Marion OH 43302

 

TRI RIVERS CHILD CARE PRESCHOOL AGE ONLY……………………………….………………….389-4681                                          

            2222 Mrn. Mt. Gilead Rd.

            Marion OH 43302

            Accepts Preschool Age only

 

WEE CARE DAY CARE…………………………………………………………………………………419-462-2600

              777 Fairview St.

              Galion, OH

 

LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER……………………………………………………………...………740-369-3876

            207 London Rd.

            Delaware, OH

 

Updated 05/06/11