Early education resources
Early education programs provide learning opportunities for children, ages 3 to 5 years old, and are aligned with the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning Content Standards. These standards establish benchmarks that impact future learning. All early childhood education programming offered in Stark County is targeted to support children as they build a strong knowledge-based foundation.
Stark County Educational Service Center
To learn about the early education resources and programs your child may qualify for, contact the Stark County Educational Service Center (SCESC). Learn more
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 492-8136
Phone: (330) 492-8136
Hours: M, T, W, Th, F – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Canton early education programs
Canton, OH 44703
Suite 1036
Columbus, OH 43210
Canton, OH 44718
North Canton, OH 44720
Canton, OH 44714
Canton, OH 44705
Canton, OH 44702
Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC)
The Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC) promotes healthy development through family strengthening and early education resources:
1718 Cleveland Ave. NW- Child care information and referrals
- Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK) kindergarten readiness program
- Professional development resources for educators
- Home and group-based learning opportunities
- Developmental screenings and community resource connections
Canton, OH 44703
Phone: (330) 491-3272
Phone: (330) 491-3272
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8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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8:30 am - 8:00 pm
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8:30 am - 8:00 pm
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8:30 am - 8:00 pm
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8:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Family Engagement Center Early Childhood Resources
Ohio statewide resources for supporting your child's success from birth through Kindergarten. View the website here.
1900 Kenny Rd. Suite 1036
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-688-1112
Phone: 614-688-1112
The Goddard School: Canton
Pre-kindergarten and preschool services for infants, toddlers and young children.
7042 Fulton Dr. NWCanton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 966-3793
Phone: (330) 966-3793
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7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Help Me Grow
Supporting first-time parents with home visiting services for children up to 3 years old.
6057 Strip Ave NWNorth Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-492-8136, ext. 1480
Phone: 330-492-8136, ext. 1480
McKinley Early Childhood Center
Affordable child care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old.
1350 Cherry Ave. NECanton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 454-4800
Phone: (330) 454-4800
Hours: 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Stark Library: Dolly's Imagination Library
Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children in Stark County can receive a free book every month until they’re five years old. Learn more
William Hunter Center
Free Head Start learning and development services for children from low-income families, ages birth to 5.
3015 Mahoning Rd. NECanton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 456-6218
Phone: (330) 456-6218
YWCA Canton
Provides a range of support services to women in Stark County.
231 6th St. NECanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-7644
Phone: (330) 453-7644
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
North Canton early education programs
North Canton, OH 44720
Suite 1036
Columbus, OH 43210
North Canton, OH 44720
Early Childhood Center
Nurtures young children, ages 3 to 5, as they begin to spend a few hours away from their homes, parents and familiar surroundings.
301 Portage St. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 497-5608
Phone: (330) 497-5608
Family Engagement Center Early Childhood Resources
Ohio statewide resources for supporting your child's success from birth through Kindergarten. View the website here.
1900 Kenny Rd. Suite 1036
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-688-1112
Phone: 614-688-1112
Stark Library: Dolly's Imagination Library
Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children in Stark County can receive a free book every month until they’re five years old. Learn more
Tiny Tots Preschool
Providing children with opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, physically and academically.
1720 Schneider St NWNorth Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 494-7001
Phone: (330) 494-7001
Massillon early education programs
Massillon, OH 44646
Suite 1036
Columbus, OH 43210
Canton, OH 44705
Early Explorers Educational Child Care
Supporting children, ages birth to 12, with hands-on activities necessary to strengthen social, emotional, physical and kinesthetic development.
3775 Wales Ave. NWMassillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 481-4097
Phone: (330) 481-4097
Family Engagement Center Early Childhood Resources
Ohio statewide resources for supporting your child's success from birth through Kindergarten. View the website here.
1900 Kenny Rd. Suite 1036
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-688-1112
Phone: 614-688-1112
Stark Library: Dolly's Imagination Library
Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children in Stark County can receive a free book every month until they’re five years old. Learn more
William Hunter Center
Free Head Start learning and development services for children from low-income families, ages birth to 5.
3015 Mahoning Rd. NECanton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 456-6218
Phone: (330) 456-6218
Uniontown early education programs
Suite 1036
Columbus, OH 43210
Uniontown, OH 44685
Family Engagement Center Early Childhood Resources
Ohio statewide resources for supporting your child's success from birth through Kindergarten. View the website here.
1900 Kenny Rd. Suite 1036
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-688-1112
Phone: 614-688-1112
The Goddard School: Uniontown
Pre-kindergarten and preschool services for infants, toddlers and young children.
1009 Boettler RoadUniontown, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 896-8611
Phone: (330) 896-8611
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7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed.
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu.
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri.
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Stark Library: Dolly's Imagination Library
Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children in Stark County can receive a free book every month until they’re five years old. Learn more