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Founded in 1972, Action for Children is the source for child care and early learning services in central Ohio. Read more


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Important Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) Dates!

The new 5-Star Quality Rating & Improvement System (SUTQ) will roll out this fall, but there are dates you won't want to miss between now and then.


Join us in supporting the Strong Start for Children Campaign

A united effort to support significant expansion of high-quality early learning opportunities for children ages birth to five.


Bubbly and Battera

Join us for champagne and sushi!
Sushi Rock - Short North
Thursday, May 23, 2013
5:30 p.m.


Nurturing Nature in the Wonder Years

Nurturing Nature Through the Foods We Eat and Nurturing Nature in the Wonder Years: Linking Healthy Lifestyles and School Readiness. Two downloadable booklets with ideas, recipes and fun outdoor activities, including three great pages of gardening tips and resources for beginning gardeners (pages 21 - 23 of Linking Healthy Lifestyles and School Readiness).


FY 2012 Annual Report

July 1, 2011 thru June 30, 2012

Action for Children's 990, June 30, 2011

In the News


Thank You SS and G Volunteers!

New Education Specialist Employment Opportunity at Action for Children

We Do Big Things - by Action for Children's CEO, Eric Karolak, in the current Exchange Magazine

New Help Me Grow Specialist Employment Opportunity at Action for Children

Progress Made. Ground Lost. A Comprehensive Report on Child Care in Franklin County

February 2013 Action for Children Newsletter


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