The Head Start program is governed by federal regulations and rules that specify structural quality dimensions such as staff qualifications and class size that apply uniformly across states.
Qualified Teachers
Our teachers are highly qualified to provide the best in care, safety, and education for your child!
- Teachers highly educated and degreed in early childhood development
- Teachers receive ongoing professional development
- Teacher to child ratio are low and allow for individualize attention
- 81% of our Head Start teachers have a Bachelor's Degree or higher
- 19% of our Head Start teachers have an Associate Degree or higher
- 100% of our Early Head Start infant/toddler teachers are degrees
Quality Centers
Step Up to Quality (SUTQ)
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. We are the most rated and most 5-Star Rated Centers in Summit County!
SUTQ recognizes and promotes learning/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.
100% of Head Start and Early Head Start Sites are SUTQ Rated
- Arlington
- Macedonia
- Portage Path
- David Bacon
- Cedar
- Oak Creek
- Robinson
- Barberton
- Five Points I
- Summit Lake
- Helen Arnold
- Waterloo
- Five Points II
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
NAEYC is a large nonprofit association in the United States representing early childhood education teachers, para-educators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, policy makers, and advocates. NAEYC is focused on improving the well-being of young children, with particular emphasis on the quality of educational and developmental services for children from birth through age 8.
Sites with designation include:
- Oak Creek
- David Bacon
Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP)
Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP) is a statewide recognition* earned by Child Care and Home Care providers who commit to providing a healthier environment for the children they serve through written policies, healthier menus, trainings and family engagement.
Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) created Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP) in response to the growing concern surrounding childhood obesity at both state and national levels.
Sites with designation include:
- Arlington
- Macedonia
- Cedar
- Oak Creek
- Five Points I
- Summit Lake
- Five Points II
- Waterloo
