Austintown Community Church Preschool

Licensed Child Care Center
· Youngstown, Ohio

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About Austintown Community Church Preschool

Austintown Community Church Preschool is a licensed child care center located in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, run by Elizabeth Lowery.
This program holds a Bronze Step Up to Quality rating from the state of Ohio and accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) assistance for eligible families.
Licensed since May 1975, Austintown Community Church Preschool has served the community for over 50 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles, including 5 with a similar program profile.

Location

242 S Canfield Niles Rd

Youngstown, OH 44515

Mahoning County

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Contact

Administrator

Elizabeth Lowery

llowery@youracc.org

Phone

330-793-1843

Program Details

Program Type: Licensed Child Care Center
Program Number: 100638
Initial License Date: 1975-05-30
License Expiration: —

Common Questions About Austintown Community Church Preschool

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does Austintown Community Church Preschool's SUTQ rating of "Bronze" mean?

Ohio's Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program rates licensed child care providers on a 1–3 star scale. Austintown Community Church Preschool holds a Bronze rating, meaning they meet foundational quality standards above the basic licensing requirements. Ratings are verified by Ohio CCIDS. Learn more about SUTQ ratings.

Is Austintown Community Church Preschool currently licensed in Ohio?

Austintown Community Church Preschool is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 1975-05-30. Ohio licensing is administered by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. You can confirm current license status and view compliance history at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

Does Austintown Community Church Preschool accept PFCC child care assistance?

Yes — Austintown Community Church Preschool is listed as accepting Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC), Ohio's subsidy program that helps income-eligible families cover child care costs. Eligibility and co-pays are based on income and family size. To apply, contact your county Job and Family Services office or visit childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.

What should I ask when I call Austintown Community Church Preschool?

Before enrolling, cover these during your call or tour:

Do you have current openings for my child's age group?
What are your hours and which holidays are you closed?
What is the caregiver-to-child ratio for my child's age?
What experience and certifications do your caregivers hold?
How do you handle illness, medication, and emergencies?
What does a typical day look like for my child's age?
What are all fees — registration, supply, and late pickup?
Do you accept PFCC, Child Care Choice, or other subsidies?

See the full age-specific checklist at our FAQ page, adapted from the Child Care Aware of America Short Notice Checklist.

How up-to-date is the information shown for Austintown Community Church Preschool?

This profile is sourced from the Ohio CCIDS public licensing database, updated periodically by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. PFCC status, SUTQ ratings, administrator names, and contact details may change between updates. Always confirm details directly with the provider and verify the current license status at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ page.