Business Details
Your Trusted Source for Child Care and Early Education in Northeast Ohio
Starting Point has been the leading expert in quality child care, early education, and out-of-school time resources in Northeast Ohio for over two decades. Our mission is to prepare children and youth for a lifetime of success by building the capacity of professionals to provide high-quality care and education, connecting families to trusted services, and advocating for systemic improvements in early childhood systems. We specialize in three core areas: family support, professional development, and community impact. For families, we offer comprehensive child care referral services, financial assistance programs, and specialized support for special needs care. Our professional development initiatives include training, technical assistance, and career advancement resources for early childhood educators.We also provide business and operational supports to child care providers, including start-up services, consultation, and shared services partnerships. Our team of experts delivers evidence-based programs like LENA START for early language development and Universal Pre-Kindergarten support. We maintain a digital resource library and facilitate professional peer groups to foster continuous learning. As a nonprofit organization, we work closely with community partners, government agencies, and employers to improve access to quality care across Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. Our services are designed to meet industry standards while addressing the unique needs of each community we serve.
Services
Child Care Referral
Early Education Programs
Professional Development
Special Needs Child Care
Out-of-School Time Referral
Business Consultation
Staff Recruitment Services
Training Services
Technical Assistance
Highlights and features
- We specialize in connecting families to licensed child care programs across 4 Northeast Ohio counties
- Our team provides evidence-based professional development for early childhood educators
- We offer free business support services for child care providers and startups
- Our technical assistance programs help improve classroom quality and operational effectiveness
- We maintain a comprehensive digital resource library for child care professionals
Services
Child Care Referral
Our Child Care Referral Service helps families find licensed daycare, preschool, and prekindergarten programs. We connect parents with quality care options that meet their specific needs. Our database includes programs with specialized services for children with disabilities.
Professional Development
We offer professional development opportunities including virtual, online, and in-person training formats. Our programs cover early childhood education standards, classroom management, and industry best practices for educators and out-of-school time professionals.
Special Needs Child Care
Our Special Needs Child Care Services provide support for children requiring assistance with medical, physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development. We've maintained this specialized service with a strengths-based approach for over 20 years.
Business Consultation
We provide business and operational supports to child care providers including licensing guidance, quality improvement consultation, and shared services partnerships. Our experts help programs meet health and safety standards.
Out-of-School Time Referral
Our Out-of-School Time Referral Service connects families with before and after school programs, summer camps, and expanded learning opportunities. We maintain a comprehensive database of quality programs across Northeast Ohio.
Questions
How do I find quality child care near me?
Use our online child care search tool to find licensed daycare, preschool, and prekindergarten programs in your area. Our referral specialists can also provide personalized assistance.
What professional development opportunities do you offer?
We provide training in three formats: virtual live sessions, online self-paced courses, and in-person workshops at conferences and training events across Northeast Ohio.
Do you offer support for special needs child care?
Yes, our Special Needs Child Care Services have supported children with diverse needs for over 20 years, focusing on medical, physical, and developmental support services.
Can you help child care providers with business operations?
We offer business consultation, start-up services, licensing guidance, and shared services partnerships to help child care providers improve quality and operational effectiveness.
What out-of-school time programs are available?
We maintain a comprehensive database of before and after school programs, summer camps, and expanded learning opportunities for children and youth in our service area.
