Gifted Hands Where It All Begins

Licensed Type A Family Child Care Home
· Columbus, Ohio

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About Gifted Hands Where It All Begins

Gifted Hands Where It All Begins is a licensed type a family child care home located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, run by Esther Jefferson.
This program holds a Gold Step Up to Quality rating from the state of Ohio.
Licensed since October 2022, Gifted Hands Where It All Begins has served the community for over 3 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles, including 1 with a similar program profile.

Location

2199 Lilacwood Avenue

Columbus, OH 43229

Franklin County

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Contact

Administrator

Esther Jefferson

giftedhands.whereitallbegins@gmail.com

Phone

614-354-5040

Program Details

Program Type: Licensed Type A Family Child Care Home
Program Number: 2220026562
Initial License Date: 2022-10-04
License Expiration: —

Common Questions About Gifted Hands Where It All Begins

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does Gifted Hands Where It All Begins'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. Gifted Hands Where It All Begins 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 Gifted Hands Where It All Begins currently licensed in Ohio?

Gifted Hands Where It All Begins is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 2022-10-04. 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 Gifted Hands Where It All Begins accept PFCC child care assistance?

Gifted Hands Where It All Begins 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 Columbus on our Columbus listings page, or contact your county Job and Family Services office for a current provider list.

What should I ask when I call Gifted Hands Where It All Begins?

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 Gifted Hands Where It All Begins?

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.

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