Loving Care, Rooted in Boardman
For more than two decades, families across the Mahoning Valley have trusted us with their most precious people. Here's who we are and what we believe.
Our Story
For Kids' Sake has been a licensed Boardman child care home since 2002 — two decades of welcoming infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids through our doors at 1245 Boardman-Canfield Rd.
Today we have room for up to 149 children across age-appropriate classrooms, with care that runs Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM to fit real working-family schedules. We offer before- and after-school care, evening and overnight options, meals, transportation, and field trips — all under one trusted roof.
As part of the AHAVA family of schools, For Kids' Sake brings big-hearted local care together with shared standards, training, and resources — the same philosophy behind our sibling school, Gahanna Children's College.
To provide child care that meets the needs of every child in a safe, stimulating, caring, and educational environment — for kids' sake, and for the families who love them.
The Values Behind Our Care
Love First
AHAVA means "love." Every interaction starts with warmth, respect, and genuine care for each child and family.
Whole-Child Growth
We nurture social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development — not just academics, but confidence and kindness too.
Partnership with Families
You're the expert on your child. We communicate openly and work alongside you every step of the way.
Safety & Standards
Licensed, accredited, and held to standards above the minimum — so you can drop off with total peace of mind.
Accredited & Recognized
Our care is backed by national and state accreditations and partnerships:
- NAEYC
- Cognia
- NECPA
- NACCP
- NAFCC
- COA
- ACSI
- Ohio PROMISE
Ohio PROMISE supports children with special needs.
Funding We Accept
Quality care should be within reach. We're proud to accept:
- Publicly Funded Child Care
- Head Start
- Child Care Choice vouchers
Accredited & Trusted
- NAEYC
- Cognia
- NECPA
- NACCP
- NAFCC
- COA
- ACSI
- Ohio PROMISE