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Best Daycare Centers in Circleville, OH

Compare 8 daycare centers in Circleville. Average rating: 3.43/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Circleville, Ohio at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
3.43/5
Parent reviews
35
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Circleville has 8 licensed daycares with 35 parent reviews averaging 3.43/5.The largest concentration is in 43113 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Circleville

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.

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    Trinity Lutheran Christian Preschool
    4.55 score
    4.8(11)

    135 E Mound St, Box 678, Circleville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, reasonable rates, and community services. Most reviewers mention church activities, meetings, and meals rather than childcare services.

    Welcoming and friendly staffgood ratesbeautiful historic buildingcommunity involvement

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Circleville

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Circleville, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.65avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Circleville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
431138
3.43
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Circleville (58–130 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Circleville based on parent reviews

Trinity Lutheran Christian Preschool

4.8(11)

135 E Mound St, Box 678, Circleville, OH

This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, reasonable rates, and community services. Most reviewers mention church activities, meetings, and meals rather than childcare services.

Welcoming and friendly staffgood ratesbeautiful historic building

Pickaway County Headstart School

3(2)

145 E Corwin St, Circleville, OH

One parent describes PICKAWAY COUNTY HEADSTART SCHOOL as a great place, while another reports a negative first-day impression and accuses the staff of dishonesty. The limited feedback highlights both positive sentiment and serious concerns regarding communication and initial experience.

Great place

Creation Station@Crossroads Christian Child Care

2.5(2)

5679 Tarlton Rd, Circleville, OH

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Daycare types in Circleville

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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✝️ Christian Daycare 3

Daycare Centers in Circleville, Ohio

There are 8 daycare centers in Circleville, Ohio. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Circleville have an average rating of 3.43 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.65 stars. Our analysis covers 35 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Circleville, 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 Circleville

Showing 8 results

Trinity Lutheran Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, reasonable rates, and community services. Most reviewers mention church activities, meetings, and meals rather than childcare services.

Welcoming and friendly staffgood ratesbeautiful historic building
Address
135 E Mound St, Box 678, Circleville, OH
Phone
(740) 474-9870
Pickaway County Headstart School
Headstart Programs
3

One parent describes PICKAWAY COUNTY HEADSTART SCHOOL as a great place, while another reports a negative first-day impression and accuses the staff of dishonesty. The limited feedback highlights both positive sentiment and serious concerns regarding communication and initial experience.

Great place
Address
145 E Corwin St, Circleville, OH
Phone
(740) 474-7529
Creation Station@Crossroads Christian Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
5679 Tarlton Rd, Circleville, OH
Phone
(740) 474-4840
Picca Head Start Ohio Street Center
Headstart Programs
Address
465 East Ohio Street, Circleville, OH
Phone
(740) 474-9544
High Point Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1565 North Court Street, Circleville, OH
Phone
(740) 420-0811
Circleville Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Tiger Drive, Circleville, OH
Phone
(740) 474-2495
New Hope Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
2264 Walnut Creek Pike, Circleville, OH
Phone
(740) 477-6427
Pickaway Co. Ymca Educare And Y-Club
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Pickaway County YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly, welcoming staff. Reviewers highlight quality amenities including the lap pool, free weight room, sauna, and various recreational spaces suitable for all ages. The facility is noted as affordable, not overcrowded, and offering diverse activities including before/after school care, gymnastics, and dance classes.

Clean facilitiesfriendly stafflap pool in good condition
Address
440 Nicholas Drive, Circleville, OH
Phone
(740) 477-1661

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Circleville, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Circleville have an average Google rating of 3.43 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Circleville, 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
Circleville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Circleville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Circleville 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.