Preparing children for success in early education & beyond
Starting Point is the leading expert in quality child care, early education, and out-of-school time resources in Northeast Ohio.
Find Child Care Near You
Looking for daycare, preschool, prekindergarten, or before and after school options? We can help.
What We Do
Starting Point prepares children and youth for a lifetime of success by building the capacity of professionals to provide high-quality care and education, connecting families to those services, and advocating for systems change.
Support for Families, Every Step of the Way
Starting Point helps families navigate the services and supports their children need to thrive. From finding child care and preschool to connecting with community resources and family supports, our team provides free, local help you can trust—so you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Free Training, Coaching, and Business Support
We help child care and out-of-school time providers succeed with free professional development, coaching, and business support services. Whether you’re opening a child care program or growing an existing one, Starting Point is your local partner in building a strong business.
A Trusted Partner for Employers and Communities
Starting Point partners with employers, community organizations, and public agencies to expand access to child care and family supports across Northeast Ohio. We deliver workplace child care solutions, employee referral services, and community systems support that remove barriers to work, strengthen families, and build a stable, thriving workforce.
