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Gambier Child Care Center | Knox County Head Start

119 Meadow Lane, Gambier, OH 43022

Eligibility
Early Head Start and Head Start services are for qualifying families at 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or below, or receiving OWF/TANF cash assistance, SSI disability, or are foster families. Childcare services - no eligibility requirements. Kenyon Employees receive childcare assistance through Kenyon College.
Required documents
Previous years income, Child's Birth Certificate, Child's Immunization Record, Health Insurance, Current Physical.
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm.
Application process
Call 740-427-2519 for registration information.
Fees
Tuition varies depending on program option.
Service area
Knox County, Ohio Gambier, Ohio
  • Child Care from 7:30am to 5:30pm daily
  • Children six weeks old to 12 years of age
  • Infant/Toddler Classroom (6 wks to 36 mos)
  • Preschool Classroom (36 mos to school age)
  • School Age before and after school
  • School Age Summer Camp
  • Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch and Snack
  • Field Trips
  • Kindergarten Transition Plan
  • Well Rounded Curriculum
  • Early Head Start for Infants & Toddlers and Head Start for Preschoolers with wrap around childcare services - Income Eligibility Applies
  • Private Pay
  • Department of Job and Family Services Child Care Vouchers (Title XX)
  • Parents are encouraged to participate in Policy Council
  • Parents are encouraged to participate in Parent Center Meetings
  • Parents are encouraged to participate in Family Events.
Last assured
11/24/2025
Providing organization
Knox County Head Start
Head Start programs provide comprehensive educational services focusing on school readiness and social-emotional growth; health, dental, and mental health services; services to children with disabilities; parent partnership and involvement; transportation; and daily nutritious meals.