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111 Daycare Centers in Akron, Ohio

Browse all 111 daycare centers in Akron, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Akron

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    847 Crouse Street, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Miracle Child Daycare Center in Akron receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by owner Yvette Lloyd. Parents consistently report feeling complete peace of mind with their children's care, safety, and development. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong parent communication, and special attention to individual needs including special needs children.

    Caring and professional staffclean and w
  2. 2

    4613 S Main St, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided are for Lakeview Christian Church, not the preschool/daycare program. Reviews praise the welcoming community, engaging worship services, and spiritual growth opportunities. Parents consistently express feeling uplifted and forming meaningful connections.

    Welcoming and friendly peopleengaging worship servicesBible-based teachingyouth and study groups
  3. 3

    2303 S. Main Street, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This listing appears to be mislabeled - the reviews describe a church facility in Akron, Ohio, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere, quality of biblical teaching, and diverse worship services offered at the location.

    Welcoming and loving communityLGBTQIA+ and multicultural friendlyknowledgeable and clear teachingquality music programs
  4. 4

    999 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Hope Lutheran Preschool in Akron, Ohio receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient teaching staff and high-quality educational program. Parents consistently report their children thrived academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten. Families appreciate the balance of structured learning and play, attentive individualized care, and regular communication through the preschool app.

    Kind and patient teachershigh educational standardsbalanced play-based and academic learningstrong kindergarten preparation
  5. 5
    Rosa'S Playhouse
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    359 S. Arlington, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 9 children

    Rosa's Playhouse is consistently praised by parents as a caring, family-oriented daycare with dedicated staff who treat children as their own. Parents highlight the educational curriculum, special activities, small personal setting, and 24-hour availability. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and significant positive development in their children.

    caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereeducational curriculumspecial events and activities
  6. 6
    St Sebastian
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    352 Elmdale Ave, Akron, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Sebastian is a Catholic parish in Akron, Ohio that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, beautiful church architecture, quality clergy, and family-friendly atmosphere. Reviews highlight the Traditional Latin Mass offerings and excellent facility maintenance.

    welcoming communitystunning architecturequality priestsfamily-friendly environment
  7. 7

    1536 Flickinger Rd, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Reviews highlight the church's community involvement and welcoming atmosphere. However, most reviews appear to reference the church facility itself rather than the nursery school program specifically. Parents praise the friendly staff and community services offered.

    Friendly and welcoming staffstrong community involvementfamily-oriented atmospherehosts community events and services
  8. 8
    Eastgate Preschool
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    671 Canton Road, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Eastgate Preschool receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight excellent, caring teachers (particularly Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Stephens), strong educational outcomes, and successful kindergarten preparation. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and plan to continue using the facility.

    Dedicated and kind teachersstrong academic learningchildren enjoy attendingfield trips
  9. 9

    3260 Cormany Rd, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children

    Community Christian Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, well-organized staff and intentional individualized approach to child development. Parents consistently highlight the quality of the learning curriculum, enrichment activities, and strong kindergarten preparation. Families report their children love attending and feel the staff treat them like family.

    caring and kind staffwell-organizedindividualized attention to each childenrichment and special activities
  10. 10
    Le Chaperon Rouge
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    286 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd., Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Le Chaperon Rouge (also referred to as The Nest School) for its clean, welcoming facility and caring, attentive staff. Reviews highlight the thoughtful curriculum, strong communication with parents, and genuine care shown toward children. All reviewers report their children are happy, thriving, and treated like family.

    Clean and organized facilitykind and caring staffthoughtful curriculumexcellent daily communication with parents

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Akron based on parent reviews

Miracle Child Daycare Center LLC

5(20)

847 Crouse Street, Akron, OH

Miracle Child Daycare Center in Akron receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by owner Yvette Lloyd. Parents consistently report feeling complete peace of mind with their children's care, safety, and development. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong parent communication, and special attention to individual needs including special needs children.

Caring and professional staffclean and w

Lakeview Christian Preschool

5(12)

4613 S Main St, Akron, OH

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Lakeview Christian Church, not the preschool/daycare program. Reviews praise the welcoming community, engaging worship services, and spiritual growth opportunities. Parents consistently express feeling uplifted and forming meaningful connections.

Welcoming and friendly peopleengaging worship servicesBible-based teaching

Riverside Alliance Day Care Center

4.9(13)

2303 S. Main Street, Akron, OH

This listing appears to be mislabeled - the reviews describe a church facility in Akron, Ohio, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere, quality of biblical teaching, and diverse worship services offered at the location.

Welcoming and loving communityLGBTQIA+ and multicultural friendlyknowledgeable and clear teaching

Hope Lutheran Preschool

5(8)

999 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH

Hope Lutheran Preschool in Akron, Ohio receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient teaching staff and high-quality educational program. Parents consistently report their children thrived academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten. Families appreciate the balance of structured learning and play, attentive individualized care, and regular communication through the preschool app.

Kind and patient teachershigh educational standardsbalanced play-based and academic learning

Rosa'S Playhouse

5(8)

359 S. Arlington, Akron, OH

Rosa's Playhouse is consistently praised by parents as a caring, family-oriented daycare with dedicated staff who treat children as their own. Parents highlight the educational curriculum, special activities, small personal setting, and 24-hour availability. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and significant positive development in their children.

caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereeducational curriculum

St Sebastian

4.7(20)

352 Elmdale Ave, Akron, OH

St. Sebastian is a Catholic parish in Akron, Ohio that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, beautiful church architecture, quality clergy, and family-friendly atmosphere. Reviews highlight the Traditional Latin Mass offerings and excellent facility maintenance.

welcoming communitystunning architecturequality priests

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Daycare Centers in Akron, Ohio

There are 111 daycare centers in Akron, Ohio. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Akron, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Akron

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Head Start At Arlington Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
5
Address
539 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 572-8361
Head Start At Waterloo Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
5
Address
1205 E. Waterloo Road, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 572-8365
All About Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4200 Granger Rd., Akron, OH
Phone
(877) 302-2347
Forward Thinking Caring Hearts Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1481 South Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(234) 571-5435
Hope Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
5

Hope Lutheran Preschool in Akron, Ohio receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient teaching staff and high-quality educational program. Parents consistently report their children thrived academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten. Families appreciate the balance of structured learning and play, attentive individualized care, and regular communication through the preschool app.

Kind and patient teachershigh educational standardsbalanced play-based and academic learning
Address
999 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 644-3522
Little'S Academy Childcare LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
594 W.Market St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 535-5437
Lois Lester'S Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1480 Eastwood Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 733-8300
Miracle Child Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Miracle Child Daycare Center in Akron receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by owner Yvette Lloyd. Parents consistently report feeling complete peace of mind with their children's care, safety, and development. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong parent communication, and special attention to individual needs including special needs children.

Caring and professional staffclean and w
Address
847 Crouse Street, Akron, OH
Phone
(234) 571-9455
Westminster Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1250 W Exchange St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 864-3560
Rosa'S Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Rosa's Playhouse is consistently praised by parents as a caring, family-oriented daycare with dedicated staff who treat children as their own. Parents highlight the educational curriculum, special activities, small personal setting, and 24-hour availability. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and significant positive development in their children.

caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereeducational curriculum
Address
359 S. Arlington, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 374-1100
Woodland Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
444 N. Hawkins Avenue, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 867-4311
Lakeview Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Lakeview Christian Church, not the preschool/daycare program. Reviews praise the welcoming community, engaging worship services, and spiritual growth opportunities. Parents consistently express feeling uplifted and forming meaningful connections.

Welcoming and friendly peopleengaging worship servicesBible-based teaching
Address
4613 S Main St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 644-8809
Maranatha Preschool Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1424 Killian Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 644-5931
Irma A Jones Preschool / Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
539 S Arlington St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 773-8577
Community Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Community Christian Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, well-organized staff and intentional individualized approach to child development. Parents consistently highlight the quality of the learning curriculum, enrichment activities, and strong kindergarten preparation. Families report their children love attending and feel the staff treat them like family.

caring and kind staffwell-organizedindividualized attention to each child
Address
3260 Cormany Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 644-9692
Faith Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2726 W. Market Street, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 836-8827
Eastgate Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Eastgate Preschool receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight excellent, caring teachers (particularly Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Stephens), strong educational outcomes, and successful kindergarten preparation. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and plan to continue using the facility.

Dedicated and kind teachersstrong academic learningchildren enjoy attending
Address
671 Canton Road, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 784-3181
Above And Beyond Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
131-135 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 374-1333
Riverside Alliance Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

This listing appears to be mislabeled - the reviews describe a church facility in Akron, Ohio, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere, quality of biblical teaching, and diverse worship services offered at the location.

Welcoming and loving communityLGBTQIA+ and multicultural friendlyknowledgeable and clear teaching
Address
2303 S. Main Street, Akron, OH
Phone
(877) 302-2347
St Sebastian
Church Daycare
4.7

St. Sebastian is a Catholic parish in Akron, Ohio that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, beautiful church architecture, quality clergy, and family-friendly atmosphere. Reviews highlight the Traditional Latin Mass offerings and excellent facility maintenance.

welcoming communitystunning architecturequality priests
Address
352 Elmdale Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 836-9107
Montrose Zion Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
565 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 665-9817
Lakemore United Methodist Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews highlight the church's community involvement and welcoming atmosphere. However, most reviews appear to reference the church facility itself rather than the nursery school program specifically. Parents praise the friendly staff and community services offered.

Friendly and welcoming staffstrong community involvementfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
1536 Flickinger Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 733-6531
Le Chaperon Rouge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Le Chaperon Rouge (also referred to as The Nest School) for its clean, welcoming facility and caring, attentive staff. Reviews highlight the thoughtful curriculum, strong communication with parents, and genuine care shown toward children. All reviewers report their children are happy, thriving, and treated like family.

Clean and organized facilitykind and caring staffthoughtful curriculum
Address
286 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd., Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 670-1700
Color Our Rainbow Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Color Our Rainbow Academy in Akron, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the warm, nurturing staff and safe learning environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across speech, behavior, academics, and social skills. The center is noted for strong communication with families and a supportive community atmosphere.

Warm and professional staffclean and secure facilitydaily updates and photos via app
Address
1430 Goodyear Blvd., Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 733-4212
Valley Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Valley Kids is a family-owned daycare in Akron, Ohio that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring and hands-on staff, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and engaging educational activities.

Loving and attentive staffhands-on approachfamily-owned business providing personalized attention
Address
1670 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 923-4535
First Assembly Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the staff, caring environment, and educational approach. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere and quality of care for children of various ages and needs.

Wonderful and caring staffstrong sense of communityfamily-oriented environment
Address
1175 W Market St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 836-1436
Head Start At Summit Lake Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 average rating. Parents praise the clean facilities, welcoming staff, and outdoor amenities at this Head Start center located at Summit Lake. The facility offers programs, hot meals, and serves as a community resource hub.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesknowledgeable and friendly staffexcellent hot meals provided by The Salvation Army
Address
390 W. Crosier Street, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 940-1090
St Matthew Parish School
Church Daycare
4.5

St. Matthew Parish School is a religious facility in Akron, Ohio with consistently positive reviews. Parents and parishioners praise the welcoming community, quality education, supportive staff, and engaging programs including holiday meals and craft shows. The facility and its leadership, particularly Father Mike, are frequently commended for their kindness and involvement.

Strong academic foundationwelcoming and friendly communitysupportive staff
Address
2580 Benton Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 784-1711
Head Start At Five Points I
Headstart Programs
4.4

Head Start at Five Points I in Akron, Ohio receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average rating across recent reviews. Parents praise the caring and friendly staff who provide supportive learning environments and helpful services. The facility appears to serve multiple community functions including Head Start childcare and tax assistance services.

Caring and friendly staffsupportive learning environmentteachers recognize child accomplishments
Address
660 W. Exchange Street, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 572-8510
Head Start At Five Points II
Headstart Programs
4.4

Head Start at Five Points II receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the caring, friendly staff who foster child development and learning. The facility is noted for being helpful and accommodating across its services.

Supportive and caring teacherschild development and learning outcomesfriendly staff
Address
670 W Exchange St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 572-8545

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Frequently asked questions

There are 111 all daycares in Akron, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Akron, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Ohio's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Ohio)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Akron offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 84 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 10 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 7 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 10 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Ohio typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Akron for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Akron must be licensed by Ohio's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.