Athens Head Start

Licensed Child Care Center
· Athens, Ohio

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About Athens Head Start

Athens Head Start is a licensed child care center located in Athens, Athens County, Ohio, run by Patricia Watts.
This program holds a Gold Step Up to Quality rating from the state of Ohio.
Licensed since July 2004, Athens Head Start has served the community for over 21 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles.

Location

507 Richland Ave

Athens, OH 45701

Athens County

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Contact

Administrator

Patricia Watts

Administrator 2

Alicia Green

aths@hapcap.org

Phone

740-592-1124

Program Details

Program Type: Licensed Child Care Center
Program Number: 408310
Initial License Date: 2004-07-02
License Expiration: —

Common Questions About Athens Head Start

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does Athens Head Start'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. Athens Head Start 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 Athens Head Start currently licensed in Ohio?

Athens Head Start is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 2004-07-02. 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 Athens Head Start accept PFCC child care assistance?

Athens 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 Athens on our Athens listings page, or contact your county Job and Family Services office for a current provider list.

What should I ask when I call Athens 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 Athens 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.