Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Christian-Based Childcare and Preschool in Canton, OH
Church of the Lakes Child Care has been dedicated to providing a quality Christian-based learning environment since 1998. Our center focuses on meeting the preschool needs of children aged 2.5 to 5 years, emphasizing balanced growth through creative experiences that nurture mental, physical, and emotional development. We operate in a state-licensed facility in Jackson Township, Ohio, offering preschool programs, childcare, and before-and-after-school care. Our staff is committed to fostering individualized learning, allowing children to explore at their own pace in areas of interest. As a ministry of Church of the Lakes, we integrate faith-based values into our curriculum while maintaining competitive fees.We collaborate with Jackson Local Schools to provide convenient bus transportation for students attending Jackson Elementary Schools. Our director, Lisa Wright, brings over 29 years of early childhood education expertise to ensure a trusted, community-focused environment. We prioritize parental involvement and offer flexible enrollment options, including a Play Group program for additional engagement. Our mission is to support families by creating a nurturing space where children thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
Services
Child Care Program
AM Preschool Program
Transitional Kindergarten
Before and After School Care
Play Group
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer a state-licensed Christian-based learning environment.
- Our staff has over 29 years of early childhood education experience.
- We provide bus transportation partnerships with Jackson Local Schools.
- Competitive fees for preschool, childcare, and after-school programs.
- Play Group program offers flexible engagement opportunities for children.
Services
Child Care Program
Our Child Care Program serves children aged 2.5 to 5 years, focusing on balanced growth through creative experiences. We provide a Christian-based curriculum that nurtures mental, physical, and emotional development. Children participate in structured learning while exploring interests at their own pace.
AM Preschool Program
The AM Preschool Program runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for children aged 2.5 to 4 years. It emphasizes foundational learning through play-based activities aligned with Christian values. This program requires five-day weekly attendance for consistent development.
Before and After School Care
Before and After School Care operates from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, offering supervision for school-age children. We partner with Jackson Local Schools for bus transportation to and from Jackson Elementary Schools. This service supports working families with flexible scheduling.
Play Group
The Play Group program runs from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for children aged 2.5 to 5 years. It provides socialization opportunities through structured play activities at $25.00 per day. This optional program complements our core childcare offerings.
Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, preparing children for formal schooling. The curriculum blends academic readiness with social-emotional learning in a faith-based environment. This program focuses on developing independence and foundational skills.
People
Lisa Wright
Child Care Center Director
Lisa Wright has over 29 years of early childhood education experience. She founded the center in 1998, combining her passion for education with her commitment to the Church of the Lakes community. She has raised two children and has four grandchildren.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 2.5 to 5 years for preschool and childcare programs, and school-age children for before-and-after-school care.
Are you a licensed facility?
Yes, we are a state-licensed childcare facility operating under Ohio's licensing standards for early childhood education.
Do you offer transportation services?
Yes, we partner with Jackson Local Schools to provide bus transportation for children attending Jackson Elementary Schools on normal school days.
What is your educational philosophy?
Our Christian-based curriculum emphasizes balanced growth through creative experiences, allowing children to learn at their own pace in a nurturing environment.
What are your operating hours?
Our center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM for before-and-after-school care and preschool programs.
