Education resources
Education resources are available to support the behavior, emotional wellbeing and academic performance of children throughout Stark County. Find programs and services dedicated to providing a strong educational foundation for local students of all ages and abilities.
Stark County Educational Service Center
To learn about the educational services available in your community, contact the Stark County Educational Service Center (SCESC), or reach out to your local school district directly.
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.
Early education programs
North Canton, OH 44720
Canton, OH 44703
Massillon, OH 44646
Canton, OH 44718
Uniontown, OH 44685
Canton, OH 44705
North Canton, OH 44720
Canton, OH 44714
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
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
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8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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
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
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
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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
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
Help Me Grow-Home Visiting
Home Visiting is a voluntary, home-based program offered at no cost to your family. Our home visitors are well-trained professionals who use a compassionate approach that offers information and support during pregnancy, and empowers you as the parent with skills, tools, and confidence to nurture the healthy growth of your child through the earliest years – a critical time of development.
6057 Strip Ave NWWHO SHOULD BE REFERRED?
Pregnant women and families with young children.Supporting first-time parents with home visiting services for children up to 3 years old
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
Once your family has been referred, you will be assigned a home visitor, who will provide caring support and reliable information on the topics that matter most to you about your pregnancy and child’s development. Whether it’s what you can do to strive for a healthy pregnancy; how to soothe your crying baby; how to manage sleep (yours included!); or how to deal with the stresses of parenting; your home visitor is there to help, listen to your concerns, and connect you to community resources based off of your needs. We invest in you to make your own decisions about what is best for you and your child.
BENEFITS OF HOME VISITING
Healthy birth outcomes - Pregnant women who participated in Home Visiting had 48 percent fewer low birth weight babies. Source.
Increasing children’s school readiness - Children who participated in Home Visiting scored 25 percent higher on first through third grade reading and math achievement tests. Source.
North 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.
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
Stark County public schools
Alliance, OH 44601
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44707
Navarre, OH 44662
Massillon, OH 44646
Uniontown, OH 44685
Louisville, OH 44641
Alliance, OH 44601
Massillon, OH 44646
Minerva, OH 44657
North Canton, OH 44720
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
East Canton, OH 44730
Massillon, OH 44646
Canton, OH 44709
Magnolia, OH 44643
Massillon, OH 44647
Contact your local school district to learn about the childhood education programs available near you:
Alliance City School District
200 Glamorgan St.Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-2100
Phone: (330) 821-2100
Canton City School District
Public school system in Canton, Ohio. www.ccsdistrict.org
305 McKinley Ave. NWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 438-2500
Phone: (330) 438-2500
Canton Local School District
600 Faircrest St. SECanton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 484-8019
Phone: (330) 484-8019
Fairless Local School District
11885 Navarre Rd.Navarre, OH 44662
Phone: (330) 767-3577
Phone: (330) 767-3577
Jackson Local School District
7602 Fulton Dr.Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-8000
Phone: (330) 830-8000
Lake Local School District
436 King Church Ave. SWUniontown, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 877-9383
Phone: (330) 877-9383
Louisville City School District
407 East Main St.Louisville, OH 44641
Phone: (330) 875-1666
Phone: (330) 875-1666
Marlington Local School District
10320 Moulin Ave. NEAlliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-7458
Phone: (330) 823-7458
Massillon City School District
930 17th St. NEMassillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-3900
Phone: (330) 830-3900
Minerva Local School District
406 East St.Minerva, OH 44657
Phone: (330) 868-4332
Phone: (330) 868-4332
North Canton City School District
525 7th St. NENorth Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 497-5600
Phone: (330) 497-5600
Northwest Local School District
Northwest local school district in Canal Fulton, OH. www.northwest.sparcc.org
2309 Locust St. SCanal Fulton, OH 44614
Phone: (330) 854-2291
Phone: (330) 854-2291
Osnaburg Local School District
310 Browning Ct.East Canton, OH 44730
Elementary: (330) 488-0392
Elementary: (330) 488-0392
Middle School: (330) 488-0334
Middle School: (330) 488-0334
High School: (330) 488-0316
High School: (330) 488-0316
Perry Local School District
Public school system in Perry Township. www.perrylocal.org
4201 13th St. SWMassillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 477-8121
Phone: (330) 477-8121
Plain Local School District
901 44th St. NWCanton, OH 44709
Phone: (330) 492-3500
Phone: (330) 492-3500
Sandy Valley Local School District
5362 State Rte. 183 NEMagnolia, OH 44643
Phone: (330) 866-3339
Phone: (330) 866-3339
Tuslaw Local School District
1835 Manchester Ave. NWMassillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 837-7813
Phone: (330) 837-7813
Adult education programs
Canton, OH 44710
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44702
Adult Career & Technical Education
Personal and professional development skills to support adult learners as they obtain industry credentials for career employment in high-demand occupations.
2800 – 13th St SWCanton, OH 44710
Phone: 330-438-2556
Phone: 330-438-2556
ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education)
Adult college and career readiness programs offered through Canton City Schools.
Canton City Schools, 116 McKinley Ave. NWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 438-2559
Phone: (330) 438-2559
Bridges
Bridges is a voluntary program for young adults in the foster care system who are ages 18, 19 or 20. It provides guidance and support during the transition to adulthood for individuals who are in school, working or have a qualifying medical condition.
Phone: (614)-490-4357
Phone: (614)-490-4357
Email: ne.region@cfhcohio.org
The English Learning Center
English as a second language (ESL) services for adults in Stark County.
619 Tuscarawas St. W Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 452-7443
Phone: (330) 452-7443
Helpful links
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Find research-based education resources, tips and ideas for families.
Ohio Department of Education Parenting Guide
Resources to help guide a child’s education from preschool to graduation.
Ohio Department of Education Parenting Topics
Resources to help parents with everything from gifted education to graduation requirements.
Online Homeschooling Resources
Whether you’ve made the decision to homeschool or you’re still considering the option, find resources offering help and guidance.
U.S. Department of Education Resources for Parents
National education resources and information for students of all ages.
Bold Beginning!
Access local resources for all things related to pregnancy and early childhood, including information about milestones and healthy beginnings.