Loving care
rooted in Boardman
Located in Boardman, Ohio, our center serves ages six weeks to twelve years old.
About For Kids' Sake
Our story
For Kids' Sake has been a licensed Boardman child care home since 2002. For two decades, we've welcomed 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 rooms, from infants through school age, with care that runs Mon–Fri 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM to fit real working-family schedules. For school-age children we offer after-school care, including pick-up from nearby schools, plus a safe place to land on weekdays when school is out.
In partnership with AHAVA Childcare, For Kids' Sake brings big-hearted local care together with shared standards, training, and resources.
Ready when you are
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.
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What we believe
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, building confidence and kindness alongside academics.
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 and held to standards above the state minimum — so you can drop off with total peace of mind.
Meet our educators!
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Leadership
Catherine Tabaka
Director
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Presley Auman
Director
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Lead Teachers
Crystal Kelly
Lead Teacher / Preschool 2
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Jaime Slaton
Lead Teacher / Transitional-K
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Renee Gugliotti
Lead Teacher / Pre-K
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Nicole Pecchia
Lead Teacher / Infant Room
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Alicia Rummel
Lead Teacher / Tiny Two's
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Lisa Kirk
Lead Teacher / Preschool 1
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Amy Yohman
Lead Teacher / Toddler Room
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Co-Teachers
Karen Leal
Co-Teacher / Older Two's
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Keira Stringer
Co-Teacher / Older Two's
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Assistant Teachers
Alexis Ketterer
Assistant Teacher / Pre-K
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Gracelin Jeffries
Assistant Teacher / Infant Room
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Lara Donko
Assistant Teacher / Preschool 1
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Diamond Ford
Assistant Teacher / Preschool 2
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Aurora White
Assistant Teacher / Transitional-K
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Debbie Minenok
Assistant Teacher / Transitional-K
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Bonnie Grandberry
Assistant Teacher / Tiny Two's
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Funding we accept
Quality care should be within reach. We're proud to accept:
Publicly funded Child Care
Child care choice vouchers
Meet our team
Our experienced, caring staff are the heart of For Kids' Sake, and the reason families come back year after year.
We're putting together introductions to our wonderful team, check back soon, or schedule a visit to meet them in person.
