Childtime on Manchester Road
2645 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
Head Start at Barberton is a licensed child care center in Barberton, Ohio. The state has licensed it since December 21, 2012.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Head Start at Barberton has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Summit County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored in the library where children had access to it, as noted in number(s) 2 below. 1. Bleach. 2. Cleaning agent. 3. Fish tank chemicals. 4. Gasoline. 5. Pesticide. 6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance. 8. Windshield washer fluid. 9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower. 14. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 2 and 3 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-20 Cots and Napping
“During the inspection, it was determined that cots or mats did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 6 below:1. The program did not have enough individually assigned cots and/or mats for each child.2. A child was sleeping [on the floor, at the table, on a bean bag chair, on a couch or chair].3.Frames were bent/broken.4.Covers were torn.5.Cots were missing bolts.6.Cots were sagging.7.Legs on the cots were broken.8. Cots did not stand at least 3 inches but no more than 18 inches off the floor. 9. Cots were not at least 36 inches in length and as long as the child is tall. 10. Mats were not at least 1 inch thick and as wide and long as the child assigned.11.Other [ ].Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements
Corrected during the visit
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
2645 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH
5660 Louisville St NE, Louisville, OH
111 Fifth St Se, Barberton, OH
1020 Hartford Ave, Akron, OH
Akron, OH 44314 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1222 W Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH
62 Conservatory Drive, Barberton, OH
112 2nd St SE, Barberton, OH
112 2nd St SE, Barberton, OH
FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 21, 2012.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (330) 940-1111 to ask.
(330) 940-1111.
315 E. State Street, Barberton, OH 44203. The nearest other daycare we list is Sam Salem Community Learning Center, 0.9 miles away.