Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Ross, Ohio
Since 1985, Ross Country Day has provided exceptional childcare and early education services to families in Ross, Ohio. Our dedicated team maintains a stable, low-turnover environment where children develop social, intellectual, and physical skills through structured and unstructured activities. With an average staff experience of 12 years, including three team members holding bachelor's degrees, we prioritize consistent, high-quality care. Our director and owner, a registered nurse, ensures health and safety standards meet professional medical guidelines.We offer infant care, preschool programs aligned with Ohio's Early Learning Standards, before-and-after school services with transportation for local schools, and summer day camps featuring weekly field trips. While we maintain professional excellence, we choose not to participate in publicly funded childcare programs to preserve our operational independence. Our facility includes a large playground and provides nutritional hot lunches for all enrolled children.
Services
Infant Care
Preschool Program
Before School Care
Summer Day Camp
After School Care
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Our staff maintains an average of 12 years' experience in childcare and preschool education
- Director and owner is a registered nurse overseeing health and safety protocols
- Low staff turnover ensures consistent caregiver relationships for children
- Preschool curriculum meets Ohio's Early Learning & Development Standards
- Summer programs include weekly field trips and structured recreational activities
What people say
Shaped him into great person
Positive preschool experience
Loved and treasured
Confident and outgoing
Peace of mind
Services
Infant Care
Our infant care program provides nurturing support for children aged 6 weeks to 2 years. Certified caregivers maintain low child-to-staff ratios to ensure personalized attention, developmental monitoring, and safe, stimulating activities tailored to each child's needs.
Preschool Program
Our Ohio Early Learning Standards-aligned preschool curriculum fosters social, intellectual, and physical development for 3-5 year olds. Daily activities include language development, STEM science, math readiness, and creative arts with small age-group classes for optimal learning.
Summer Day Camp
Our summer day camp serves children aged 5-12 with weekly field trips, water activities, and outdoor recreation. School-age participants enjoy two field trips weekly while younger children engage in daily waterplay, crafts, and structured play activities.
Before School Care
We provide supervised before-school care with transportation for local elementary and middle school students. Our program offers nutritious breakfast options, homework assistance, and structured activities to prepare children for the school day.
After School Care
Our after-school program includes transportation from local schools and offers homework support, recreational activities, and nutritious snacks. Children participate in structured learning centers and outdoor play while receiving consistent supervision from experienced staff.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for infants (6 weeks-2 years), preschoolers (3-5 years), and school-age children (5-12 years) through our before/after-school and summer programs.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we serve nutritional hot lunches daily and provide breakfast and snacks for before/after-school programs.
Do you offer transportation?
Yes, we provide transportation for Ross Local Schools including Elda Elementary, Morgan Elementary, and Ross Intermediate & Middle School.
What qualifications do your staff have?
Our staff averages 12 years' experience with three members holding bachelor's degrees. The director is a registered nurse with specialized childcare training.
Do you participate in government assistance programs?
We maintain private funding to preserve program flexibility and therefore do not participate in publicly funded childcare initiatives like Step Up to Quality.
What summer programs are available?
Our summer day camp includes weekly field trips, water activities, and outdoor recreation. Mini-camp options are available for kindergarten-bound children.
