Early Beginnings

Licensed Child Care Center
· Vandalia, Ohio

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About Early Beginnings

Early Beginnings is a licensed child care center located in Vandalia, Montgomery County, Ohio, run by LaTonya Ireland.
This program holds a Gold Step Up to Quality rating from the state of Ohio and accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) assistance for eligible families.
Licensed since December 1979, Early Beginnings has served the community for over 46 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles, including 5 with a similar program profile.

Location

622 Pool Avenue

Vandalia, OH 45377

Montgomery County

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Contact

Administrator

LaTonya Ireland

latonyaireland@earlybeginnings.net

Phone

937-898-9614

Program Details

Program Type: Licensed Child Care Center
Program Number: 201016
Initial License Date: 1979-12-17
License Expiration: —

Common Questions About Early Beginnings

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does Early Beginnings's SUTQ rating of "Gold" mean?

Ohio's Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program rates licensed child care providers on a 1–3 star scale. Early Beginnings holds a Gold rating, meaning they meet Ohio's highest quality standards — the top tier for staff credentials, curriculum, and family engagement. Ratings are verified by Ohio CCIDS. Learn more about SUTQ ratings.

Is Early Beginnings currently licensed in Ohio?

Early Beginnings is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 1979-12-17. 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 Early Beginnings accept PFCC child care assistance?

Yes — Early Beginnings 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 Early Beginnings?

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 Early Beginnings?

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.