Carousel Center Head Start
Licensed Child Care Center
· Portsmouth, Ohio
About Carousel Center Head Start
- Carousel Center Head Start is a licensed child care center located in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, run by Lindsay Pierce.
- This program has not yet received a Step Up to Quality rating but meets all state licensing requirements.
- Licensed since January 2017, Carousel Center Head Start has served the community for over 9 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles.
Location
1112 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Scioto County
Contact
Program Details
- Program Type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Program Number
- 2170012913
- Initial License Date
- 2017-01-30
- License Expiration
- —
Common Questions About Carousel Center Head Start
Helpful answers for families researching this provider.
What does Carousel Center Head Start's SUTQ rating of "Not Rated" mean?
Not Rated does not mean low quality. Many excellent licensed providers — including newer programs or those who have not yet enrolled — do not participate in SUTQ. All licensed Ohio providers must meet baseline health and safety requirements regardless of rating. Verify this provider's license at childcaresearch.ohio.gov. Learn more about SUTQ on our FAQ page.
Is Carousel Center Head Start currently licensed in Ohio?
Carousel Center Head Start is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 2017-01-30. 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 Carousel Center Head Start accept PFCC child care assistance?
Carousel Center Head Start is not currently listed as a PFCC provider in our data. If your family needs child care assistance, you can search for PFCC-accepting providers in Portsmouth on our Portsmouth listings page, or contact your county Job and Family Services office for a current provider list.
What should I ask when I call Carousel Center Head Start?
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 Carousel Center Head Start?
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.
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