
Compare 28 daycare centers in Mansfield. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Mansfield has 28 licensed daycares with 131 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 44903 zip code, averaging 4.67 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
53 Park Ave W, Mansfield, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children
First English Lutheran Christian Day School's Early Learning Center in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, educational curriculum, religious instruction, and strong sense of community. Multiple reviewers report long-term enrollment across multiple children and describe the center as feeling like family.
215 West. Main Street, Mansfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Lexington Y Childcare in Mansfield receives universal praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff, organized operations, educational activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend.
464 Stewart Road, Mansfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
JC Kids Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children, along with strong communication and engaging activities that help children thrive.
580 Woodville Rd, Mansfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Woodville Grace Brethren Preschool is a church-based center where parents report their children have positive experiences. The facility is known for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and strong communication with families. Parents express high satisfaction and would recommend the preschool to others.
1289 Ashland Road, Mansfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
Step-by-Step Child Care Inc in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, long-term relationships with teachers, and the sense of security and trust they feel leaving their children in the center's care.
145 N Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Childtime Children's Centers in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum appropriate for all ages from infants through preschool, and strong parent communication through daily updates and live video access. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, development, and happiness at the facility.
380 N Mulberry St, Mansfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 127 children
Friendly House Day Care receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, community impact, and summer programs for older children. However, some parents report serious concerns about bullying, inadequate supervision, and negative behavioral impacts on their children.
750 Scholl Road, Mansfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 187 children
Fran's Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant safety and staff conduct concerns. While one parent praised family events and the preschool program, multiple parents reported serious issues including inadequate supervision, safety violations with infants, harsh discipline practices, staff yelling at toddlers, and alleged bullying by teachers.
Based on 17 daycares with Google ratings in Mansfield
Average ratings by facility type in Mansfield, based on parent reviews
Mansfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44903 | 5 | 4.67 | 3 | |
| 44906 | 6 | 4.43 | 1 | |
| 44905 | 5 | 4.42 | 2 | |
| 44902 | 6 | 3.93 | 1 | |
| 44907 | 5 | 3.35 | 1 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Mansfield (19–191 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
6
Very Large
150+ children
3
Highest rated daycares in Mansfield based on parent reviews
53 Park Ave W, Mansfield, OH
First English Lutheran Christian Day School's Early Learning Center in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, educational curriculum, religious instruction, and strong sense of community. Multiple reviewers report long-term enrollment across multiple children and describe the center as feeling like family.
215 West. Main Street, Mansfield, OH
Lexington Y Childcare in Mansfield receives universal praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff, organized operations, educational activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend.
464 Stewart Road, Mansfield, OH
JC Kids Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children, along with strong communication and engaging activities that help children thrive.
580 Woodville Rd, Mansfield, OH
Woodville Grace Brethren Preschool is a church-based center where parents report their children have positive experiences. The facility is known for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and strong communication with families. Parents express high satisfaction and would recommend the preschool to others.
1289 Ashland Road, Mansfield, OH
Step-by-Step Child Care Inc in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, long-term relationships with teachers, and the sense of security and trust they feel leaving their children in the center's care.
276 Harker Street, Mansfield, OH
Parents describe this center as a nurturing and active environment where teachers genuinely care about student development. Several families highlight that children are happy, well-fed, and eager to attend, contrasting this experience with previous negative experiences at other facilities.
There are 28 daycare centers in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 17 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 131 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Mansfield, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent describes the Weekend Club House Daycare Inc. as an amazing facility where the owner actively monitors classrooms to ensure children's safety.
Parents describe this center as a nurturing and active environment where teachers genuinely care about student development. Several families highlight that children are happy, well-fed, and eager to attend, contrasting this experience with previous negative experiences at other facilities.
First English Lutheran Christian Day School's Early Learning Center in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, educational curriculum, religious instruction, and strong sense of community. Multiple reviewers report long-term enrollment across multiple children and describe the center as feeling like family.
Lexington Y Childcare in Mansfield receives universal praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff, organized operations, educational activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend.
JC Kids Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children, along with strong communication and engaging activities that help children thrive.
Woodville Grace Brethren Preschool is a church-based center where parents report their children have positive experiences. The facility is known for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and strong communication with families. Parents express high satisfaction and would recommend the preschool to others.
Step-by-Step Child Care Inc in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, long-term relationships with teachers, and the sense of security and trust they feel leaving their children in the center's care.
One parent highlights the center as a clean and well-cared-for environment where staff are described as amazing and teachers are wonderful. The reviewer appreciates that educators set specific learning goals for their child and recommends the facility to others.
Childtime Children's Centers in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum appropriate for all ages from infants through preschool, and strong parent communication through daily updates and live video access. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, development, and happiness at the facility.
One parent highly recommends the center, praising the teachers, director, and front office staff for their communication and accommodating nature. Conversely, other reviewers report severe issues including high staff turnover, rude administrative behavior, inconsistent enforcement of state guidelines, and safety hazards such as unsecured furniture.
One parent reports significant dissatisfaction with the center's administrative responsiveness, citing a two-year waitlist and a lack of communication regarding enrollment. The reviewer describes the organization as unorganized and disrespectful, noting that staff failed to return calls or voicemails despite repeated attempts to secure a spot.
One parent highlights exceptional support for their autistic son, noting progress in potty training, social interaction, and speech, while another appreciates the teachers' focus on daily reading and hands-on activities for before and after school programs.
Friendly House Day Care receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, community impact, and summer programs for older children. However, some parents report serious concerns about bullying, inadequate supervision, and negative behavioral impacts on their children.
One parent describes the facility as having zero stars and accuses the center of biasing decisions in favor of child protective services.
Fran's Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant safety and staff conduct concerns. While one parent praised family events and the preschool program, multiple parents reported serious issues including inadequate supervision, safety violations with infants, harsh discipline practices, staff yelling at toddlers, and alleged bullying by teachers.
One parent reports that their son has attended for two years, noting significant growth and daily learning. The reviewer highlights consistent educational engagement as a key aspect of the experience.
Parents praise Assembly of God Preschool & Day Care for its warm, welcoming Christian environment and caring staff. Reviews highlight the quality of childcare and children's ministry, with particular mention of support for children with special needs. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong satisfaction with the facility.
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