Farmer, OH

The Goddard School in Hicksville serves the Farmer area with a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional development with low student-to-teacher ratios. All teachers are early childhood education certified and participate in ongoing professional development. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. Parents praise the school's communication through daily reports and the structured yet nurturing environment that prepares children for kindergarten.

This YMCA facility serves the broader Farmer region with a holistic approach to child development that emphasizes healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Their curriculum incorporates the Creative Curriculum system with hands-on learning centers and character development programs. The center features secure facilities with keypad entry, large indoor play spaces, and nutritious meal programs. Staff maintain current CPR/first aid certifications and receive ongoing training in child development. Parents consistently note the center's inclusive environment and strong focus on building social skills and independence.

Operated by Defiance College's education department, this center serves as both a childcare facility and teaching laboratory for early childhood education students. The program implements a research-based curriculum that emphasizes developmental appropriateness and individualized learning. Classrooms are designed as learning environments with natural materials, literacy-rich spaces, and hands-on manipulatives. The staff includes master teachers with advanced degrees in education who mentor college students while providing high-quality care. Parents appreciate the low child-to-teacher ratios and the innovative, evidence-based approaches to early learning that prepare children for academic success.