O'Neal And Howard Head Start
Licensed Child Care Center
· Lima, Ohio
About O'Neal And Howard Head Start
- O'Neal And Howard Head Start is a licensed child care center located in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, run by Kim Schultheis.
- This program holds a Gold Step Up to Quality rating from the state of Ohio.
- Licensed since October 2003, O'Neal And Howard Head Start has served the community for over 22 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles.
Location
1825 Reese Ave.
Lima, OH 45804
Allen County
Contact
Program Details
- Program Type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Program Number
- 503196
- Initial License Date
- 2003-10-01
- License Expiration
- —
Common Questions About O'Neal And Howard Head Start
Helpful answers for families researching this provider.
What does O'Neal And Howard 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. O'Neal And Howard 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 O'Neal And Howard Head Start currently licensed in Ohio?
O'Neal And Howard Head Start is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 2003-10-01. 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 O'Neal And Howard Head Start accept PFCC child care assistance?
O'Neal And Howard 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 Lima on our Lima listings page, or contact your county Job and Family Services office for a current provider list.
What should I ask when I call O'Neal And Howard 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 O'Neal And Howard 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.
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