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Best Daycare Centers in Salem, OH

Compare 10 daycare centers in Salem. Average rating: 4.32/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Salem, Ohio at a glance

Daycares
10
Avg rating
4.32/5
Parent reviews
41
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Salem has 10 licensed daycares with 41 parent reviews averaging 4.32/5.The largest concentration is in 44460 with 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Salem

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
    Damascus United Methodist Preschool
    4.55 score
    4.8(11)

    300 Valley Road, Salem, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Parents praise Damascus United Methodist Preschool as a welcoming, loving, and Bible-believing community. The facility offers programs including breakfast, homework help, and meals, with staff described as kind and nice. Reviews consistently highlight the sense of family and community.

    welcoming environmentloving staffBible-based valueshomework program
  2. 2
    Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    244 S. Broadway Avenue, Salem, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

    Parents consistently praise Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress. The center maintains strong communication with parents through a daily photo/update app and accommodates flexible scheduling.

    Caring and friendly staffindividualized child developmentsafe and clean environmentdaily photo/update app with quick communication
  3. 3
    Lincoln Learning Center
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    718 E. 3rd Street, Salem, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

    Lincoln Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, consistent communication through apps, and effective learning preparation. However, one parent raised serious concerns about verbal abuse and neglect by teachers, which contrasts sharply with the majority of positive experiences.

    caring and consistent staffsafe and clean environmentregular updates and photoseffective communication with parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Salem

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.32avg rating
8 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Salem zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
444609
4.2
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Salem (35–92 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Salem based on parent reviews

Damascus United Methodist Preschool

4.8(11)

300 Valley Road, Salem, OH

Parents praise Damascus United Methodist Preschool as a welcoming, loving, and Bible-believing community. The facility offers programs including breakfast, homework help, and meals, with staff described as kind and nice. Reviews consistently highlight the sense of family and community.

welcoming environmentloving staffBible-based values

Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center

4.3(20)

244 S. Broadway Avenue, Salem, OH

Parents consistently praise Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress. The center maintains strong communication with parents through a daily photo/update app and accommodates flexible scheduling.

Caring and friendly staffindividualized child developmentsafe and clean environment

Lincoln Learning Center

4.4(5)

718 E. 3rd Street, Salem, OH

Lincoln Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, consistent communication through apps, and effective learning preparation. However, one parent raised serious concerns about verbal abuse and neglect by teachers, which contrasts sharply with the majority of positive experiences.

caring and consistent staffsafe and clean environmentregular updates and photos

The Early Bird Learning Center

4.2(2)

357 Cunningham Rd, Salem, OH

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and flexibility in adjusting room placements to suit a child's developmental needs, while another praises the center's cleanliness and focus on daily learning compared to other local options. Both reviewers express strong satisfaction with the environment and educational approach, with no negative feedback reported.

attentive and flexible staffpersonalized room placementcleanliness

The Robin'S Nest Daycare & Learning Center LLC

3.9(2)

510 Columbia Street, Salem, OH

One parent reports a friendly staff experience, while another describes a significant decline in care quality following a change in ownership. The latter reviewer cites frequent illness and severe diaper rash as reasons for removing their children from the facility.

friendly staff

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Daycare types in Salem

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

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Daycare Centers in Salem, Ohio

There are 10 daycare centers in Salem, 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 Salem have an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.32 stars. Our analysis covers 41 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Salem, 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 Salem

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Damascus United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise Damascus United Methodist Preschool as a welcoming, loving, and Bible-believing community. The facility offers programs including breakfast, homework help, and meals, with staff described as kind and nice. Reviews consistently highlight the sense of family and community.

welcoming environmentloving staffBible-based values
Address
300 Valley Road, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 537-3031
Lincoln Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Lincoln Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, consistent communication through apps, and effective learning preparation. However, one parent raised serious concerns about verbal abuse and neglect by teachers, which contrasts sharply with the majority of positive experiences.

caring and consistent staffsafe and clean environmentregular updates and photos
Address
718 E. 3rd Street, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 337-1644
Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress. The center maintains strong communication with parents through a daily photo/update app and accommodates flexible scheduling.

Caring and friendly staffindividualized child developmentsafe and clean environment
Address
244 S. Broadway Avenue, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-1213
The Early Bird Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and flexibility in adjusting room placements to suit a child's developmental needs, while another praises the center's cleanliness and focus on daily learning compared to other local options. Both reviewers express strong satisfaction with the environment and educational approach, with no negative feedback reported.

attentive and flexible staffpersonalized room placementcleanliness
Address
357 Cunningham Rd, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-1446
The Robin'S Nest Daycare & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent reports a friendly staff experience, while another describes a significant decline in care quality following a change in ownership. The latter reviewer cites frequent illness and severe diaper rash as reasons for removing their children from the facility.

friendly staff
Address
510 Columbia Street, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-0767
Reilly School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
491 Reilly Ave, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 424-9591
St Paul
Church Daycare
Address
925 E State St, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 337-3451
Little Friends Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1028 Jennings Ave, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-4905
First Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
436 E Second St, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-8620
Salem Head Start Center
Headstart Programs

One parent describes a positive experience at the Salem Head Start Center, noting that staff treated the children well and that the children demonstrated strong early academic skills, including counting and simple math.

Staff treated children wellchildren could countchildren could do simple math
Address
1712 S. Lincoln Ave, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-3326

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 all daycares in Salem, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Salem have an average Google rating of 4.32 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Salem, 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
Salem offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church 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 Salem for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Salem 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.