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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 Oak Creek Child Development Center
Headstart Programs

Head Start at Oak Creek has mixed reviews. Most parents praise the patient, passionate teachers and quality resources, noting the program's 40+ year history and continuous improvement. However, some parents report negative experiences with staff rudeness, perceived favoritism, and poor treatment of children.

patient and passionate teacherscomprehensive resources and guidancecaring staff
Address
1335 Massillon Road, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 572-8530
Head Start At Portage Path Community Learning Center
Headstart Programs
Address
55 S.Portage Path, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 761-7918
Head Start At Robinson Community Learning Center
Headstart Programs
Address
1156 4th Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 761-5593
Abc Clubhouse Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
275 South Firestone Blvd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 785-3476
Cascade Village Ymca Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
210 East North St., Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 983-5573
Firestone Park Ymca / Betty Jane Clc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
444 Darrow Road, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 724-1255
Firestone Park Ymca / Sam Salem Clc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1222 West Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 724-1255
Firestone Park Ymca / Windemere Clc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2283 Windemere Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 724-1255
For Evers Kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
775 Copley Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 258-9014
Schumacher Clc After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1020 Hartford Avenue, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 376-1335
The Edge Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
92 North Union Street, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 697-7364
The Pre-School In Montrose
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
605 N. Revere Road, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 618-2357
Ymca Family Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
910 Eller Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 785-0164
Bath Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1246 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(216) 524-3000
Case Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
400 W Market St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 761-1315
Spring Hill Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
660 Lessig Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 798-1006
Ellet High School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
309 Woolf Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 794-4120
North High School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
985 Gorge Blvd, Akron, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Our Lady Of The Elms
Church Daycare
Address
1375 W Exchange St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 864-7210
St Vincent De Paul
Church Daycare
Address
17 S Maple St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 762-5912
Aps Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1160 Winhurst Dr, Akron, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Barber Community Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
665 Garry Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 761-7911
Coventry School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3089 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 644-8489
Crouse Community Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1000 Diagonal Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 761-1625
Early Learning Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1199 V Odom Blvd, Akron, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Chapel Hill Christian Green Campus
Church Daycare
Address
1639 Killian Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(216) 896-0852
Mason Community Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 E Exchange St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 761-2237
Rimer Community Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2370 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 761-1655
Robinson Community Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1156 4th Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 761-2785
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1222 W Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 848-5231

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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.