Home Away From Home

Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
· Canal Winchester, Ohio

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About Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home is a licensed type b family child care home located in Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio.
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 April 2017, Home Away From Home has served the community for over 8 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles, including 5 with a similar program profile.

Location

3847 Sugarbark Dr

Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Franklin County

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Contact

stephaniemccarroll@gmail.com

Phone

614-779-2401

Program Details

Program Type: Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
Program Number: 2170014815
Initial License Date: 2017-04-13
License Expiration: —

Common Questions About Home Away From Home

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does Home Away From Home'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. Home Away From Home 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 Home Away From Home currently licensed in Ohio?

Home Away From Home is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 2017-04-13. 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 Home Away From Home accept PFCC child care assistance?

Yes — Home Away From Home 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 Home Away From Home?

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 Home Away From Home?

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.