Child Care Resources in Wilmington, Ohio
Find answers to your childcare needs here. Links to assistance eligibility, applications, as well as licensed childcare providers in the area and if they accept vouchers or are private pay only. You will also find foster care and adoption information here.
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Child Care Providers
Clinton County Community Action Program Head Start Clinton Center
Address: 333 Clinton St. Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: (937) 481-5064
Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)
Learn More: Website
Clinton County Early Learning Center
Address: 1600 Alex Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: (937) 481-5681
Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)
Learn More: Website
East End Elementary School
Phone: (937) 382-2443
Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)
Learn More: Website
Erdman Center for Early Learning (Head Start)
Phone: (937) 382-8365
Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)
Learn More: Website
Laurel Oaks Preschool Center
Address: 300 Oak Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: 937) 382-1411
Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)
Learn More: Website
Sonshine Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Phone: (937) 382-0904
Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)
Learn More: Website
Timber Faith Preschool
Phone: (937) 382-2185
Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)
Learn More: Website
Wilmington Cooperative Preschool
Address: 74 E Locust St. Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: (937) 382-1465
Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)
Learn More: Website
Julie Wright
Address: 993 Rovente Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: (937) 725-9992
Payment: Accept ODJFS Vouchers
Learn More: Website
Financial Assistance
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS)
The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services offers financial assistance to eligible parents and caretakers to help them with child care costs while they engage in work, educations or job training. Families can be eligible to have all or part of their monthly child care expenses paid on their behalf.
Eligibility: Website
Child Care Voucher Application: PDF
Voucher Accepted Child Care Programs: Website
Learn More: Website
Youth Programs
Clinton County Youth Council (CCYC)
Clinton County Youth Council (CCYC) is a free after-school youth center for students in grades 6–12. Our mission is to "help youth make healthy choices" by offering daily shelter, snacks/meals, mentoring, academic support, and recreation opportunities. Our house of operation are 3-7 pm Monday-Friday.
Hours: Mon–Fri 3pm to 7pm
Phone: (937) 382-2828
Learn More: Facebook
Other Resources
Ohio Kinship Program
With ODJFS the Ohio Kinship program provides support and education for family members taking care of children within their immediate family, either short or long term.
Phone: 1 (844) OHIO-KAN
Additional Resources for Kinship Families: Visit Website
Learn More: Website
Adoption
Temporary and permanent care can have a lasting impact. Choosing to be a foster or adoptive parent means choosing to give a child love and stability at a time when they need it most.
Adoption Rights & Responsibilities: Website
Adoptive Parent Training: Website
Adoption Application: Visit the Clinton County ODJFS
Foster Care
Foster Program Requirements: Website
Foster Parent Training: Website
Apply to Foster: Visit the Clinton County ODJFS
Wilmington Child Protective Unit
If you have a child that you are no longer able to care for, please reach out to the local Child Protection Unit.
Phone: (937) 382-2449
Learn More: Website
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