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150 Daycare Centers in Toledo, Ohio

Browse all 150 daycare centers in Toledo, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Toledo

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

    3580 Lagrange Street, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Educare Academy V receives universally positive feedback from parents, with multiple families reporting multi-year enrollments. Parents consistently praise the caring staff who treat children like family, maintain a clean and safe environment, and create a welcoming, happy atmosphere that supports child development.

    Caring and patient teachersclean and safe environmentwelcoming atmospherechildren happy to attend
  2. 2

    1902 West Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Educare Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a warm, welcoming environment and provide engaging educational activities that support children's development and kindergarten readiness.

    Exceptionalcompassionate staff with big heartsengaging creative activitiesstrong communication with parents via daily updates
  3. 3
    Trinity Lutheran
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    4560 Glendale Ave, Toledo, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Trinity Lutheran is a religious school and church facility in Toledo with consistently positive feedback. Reviews highlight strong Christian education, caring staff, and a welcoming family-oriented community atmosphere. Parents appreciate both the academic quality and the relationships built at the institution.

    Christian education emphasiscaring and devoted teachers and staffwelcoming and friendly communityfamily atmosphere
  4. 4

    1809 Mccord Rd, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children

    Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, small class sizes, strong developmental outcomes, and welcoming atmosphere that makes children excited to attend.

    Attentive and kind staffsmall class sizes with individual attentionexcellent kindergarten preparationstrong developmental progress (early walkers/talkers
  5. 5

    3421 Talmadge Road, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

    Parents consistently praise Sylvania Children's Center for its warm, nurturing environment and highly engaged staff. Children show strong developmental progress and emotional growth, with teachers building meaningful bonds with students. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, organized classrooms, educational activities, and professional accreditation.

    Welcoming and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean and well-organized facilityage-appropriate learning activities
  6. 6

    3636 S. Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Concordia Christian Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with multiple families having enrolled children for extended periods (up to 17 years). Parents highlight the caring, welcoming staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication as key strengths.

    Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communicationeducational activitieskindergarten readiness program
  7. 7
    Bible Temple Day Care
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    3327 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children

    Parents consistently praise Bible Temple Day Care for providing excellent childcare with a faith-based approach. Reviews highlight the staff's caring, patient, and responsive nature, along with the clean facility and focus on children's educational, social, and spiritual development.

    Staff is kindpatientand responsive to parental concernsClean and well-maintained facility
  8. 8

    3248 Warsaw St, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Rise and Shine Childcare Academy in Toledo receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the caring staff, strong personal relationships with students, and quality programs. Parents express high satisfaction with the school overall.

    caring and genuine staffpersonal relationships with studentsfriendly studentsgood facilities
  9. 9
    Rising Stars
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    8052 W. Central Ave, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Rising Stars is a family-friendly dance studio in Toledo, Ohio with excellent reviews. Parents praise owner/teacher Nikki for her wonderful instruction, caring relationships with students, and age-appropriate choreography and music. Children show significant skill development and enthusiasm for classes and summer camps.

    Skilled and caring instructor (Nikki)age-appropriate dance moves and musicfamily-friendly atmospherenoticeable skill improvement
  10. 10
    Mayfair
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    5331 Bennett Rd, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Mayfair is a center-based preschool/Head Start program in Toledo, Ohio that parents consistently praise for its quality care and education. Parents highlight excellent teachers and strong learning outcomes, with children forming meaningful connections to the school and staff. Multiple parents recommend the facility highly.

    Excellent teachersgood with preschool-age childrenstrong learning outcomeschildren enjoy attending

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Toledo based on parent reviews

Educare Academy V Child Development Center

5(13)

3580 Lagrange Street, Toledo, OH

Educare Academy V receives universally positive feedback from parents, with multiple families reporting multi-year enrollments. Parents consistently praise the caring staff who treat children like family, maintain a clean and safe environment, and create a welcoming, happy atmosphere that supports child development.

Caring and patient teachersclean and safe environmentwelcoming atmosphere

Educare Academy Child Development Center Xii

4.9(20)

1902 West Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH

Educare Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a warm, welcoming environment and provide engaging educational activities that support children's development and kindergarten readiness.

Exceptionalcompassionate staff with big heartsengaging creative activities

Trinity Lutheran

4.8(20)

4560 Glendale Ave, Toledo, OH

Trinity Lutheran is a religious school and church facility in Toledo with consistently positive feedback. Reviews highlight strong Christian education, caring staff, and a welcoming family-oriented community atmosphere. Parents appreciate both the academic quality and the relationships built at the institution.

Christian education emphasiscaring and devoted teachers and staffwelcoming and friendly community

Over The Rainbow Early Learning Center-Springfield

4.8(20)

1809 Mccord Rd, Toledo, OH

Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, small class sizes, strong developmental outcomes, and welcoming atmosphere that makes children excited to attend.

Attentive and kind staffsmall class sizes with individual attentionexcellent kindergarten preparation

Sylvania Children'S Center

4.8(20)

3421 Talmadge Road, Toledo, OH

Parents consistently praise Sylvania Children's Center for its warm, nurturing environment and highly engaged staff. Children show strong developmental progress and emotional growth, with teachers building meaningful bonds with students. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, organized classrooms, educational activities, and professional accreditation.

Welcoming and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean and well-organized facility

Concordia Christian Early Learning Center

4.8(12)

3636 S. Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH

Concordia Christian Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with multiple families having enrolled children for extended periods (up to 17 years). Parents highlight the caring, welcoming staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication as key strengths.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communicationeducational activities

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Daycare Centers in Toledo, Ohio

There are 150 daycare centers in Toledo, 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 Toledo, 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 Toledo

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Son-Shine Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5701 Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 882-4814
Ymca Child Development Center @ Byrnedale
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
3635 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 381-7980
St Catherine Of Siena Early Childhood Education Center
Church Daycare
4
Address
1155 Corbin Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kynard'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3300 Upton Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 475-2665
Love 'N Learn Educational Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Love 'n Learn receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, communication, and genuine care for children. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, safety incidents, and lack of responsiveness to parent concerns.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication via photos/videos/updatesstrong academic and behavioral outcomes
Address
4440 Secor Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 474-4440
First St John Dayschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2471 Seaman Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 691-6480
Little Sprouts Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Sprouts Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising professional staff, live camera access, and communication with parents. However, two negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, poor camera functionality, lack of educational programming, and discriminatory unenrollment practices.

Professional and caring stafflive security cameras for parent monitoringdetailed daily updates and communication at pickup
Address
4014 Elmhurst, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 754-1057
Educare Academy X Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Educare Academy X receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, family-like atmosphere, cleanliness, and the center's ability to support children's development and special needs. Many families have remained enrolled for 10+ years, citing strong bonds with staff and positive experiences.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitypositive atmosphere
Address
2303 Cheyenne Blvd., Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 865-8191
Little Miss & Mister INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Miss & Mister Inc receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and safe environment, with long-term families expressing strong loyalty. However, other parents report significant concerns about staff rudeness, poor communication, lack of compassion, and inadequate infant care following a change in ownership.

caring and dedicated staffeducational activities and field tripshomework help for school-age children
Address
5776 Harvest Lane, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 475-6606
Little Generation Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Generation Day Care in Toledo receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for professional and caring staff with low turnover, nutritious home-cooked meals, and a welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the easy enrollment process and field trip opportunities.

Professional and caring staffstable staff with low turnovernutritious meals
Address
700 Eleanor, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 724-7920
Next Generation Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5255 Hill Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 531-0445
Valley View Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Valley View Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and patient staff, flexible approach, and children's happiness. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about lack of meal programs, limited hours, teacher-to-child ratios, and facility organization.

caring and patient staffflexible schedulingchildren enjoy attending
Address
5407 Lewis Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 469-8910
Educare Academy IV Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Educare Academy IV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the professional and caring staff who help children learn and thrive. Parents highlight the safe environment, individual attention from teachers, and developmental progress. One parent expressed concern about outdoor play policies in cold weather despite parental objection.

Professional and caring staffsafe environmentchildren feel secure
Address
806 Starr Avenue, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 693-7550
Old West End Daycare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Old West End Daycare Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, educational focus, and reliable hours. One parent reported serious concerns about abuse, segregation, and neglect at the facility. The majority of reviews highlight children's enthusiasm for attending and strong learning outcomes.

Caring and well-trained staffclean facilityeducational programming
Address
1723 Broadway, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 724-3191
Noah'S Ark Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Noah's Ark received mixed reviews reflecting significant changes at the center. Multiple parents praised the facility for its caring staff, affordability, and quality care over several years. However, recent reviews indicate serious concerns about leadership changes, staff turnover, curriculum modifications lacking transparency, and discriminatory practices by management.

Affordable rates with multi-child discountscaring and professional staffclean facilities
Address
3740 W Alexis Road, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 471-9914
The Babes & Sucklings Child Care Center Ltd
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1558 Campbell, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 720-4321
The Babes & Sucklings Child Care Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2369 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 720-4321
Catholic Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Catholic Club receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff behavior and handling of children with disabilities. Positive reviews praise the caring atmosphere and programming, while negative reviews cite rudeness, frequent pick-up calls, isolation of crying children, and poor treatment of children with special needs.

Kind and caring staffhighly skilledgreat programming
Address
1601 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 243-7255
Little Tykes Too LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1070 Brookview Drive, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 442-9893
Ymca Child Care At The Whitmer Program Center
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
5511 Whitmer Drive, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 474-9622
Toddler Tech Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4030 Royer Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 473-3536
Building Blocks Academic Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3539 Hill Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 535-5570
3 Hearts Learning Institute & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

3 Hearts Learning Institute receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise convenient location, friendly and patient staff with consistent energy levels, and children's attachment to workers. Negative reviews cite poor supervision, safety concerns, unprofessional conduct, lost items, extended pick-up delays, inconsistent holiday closures despite 24/7 claims, and staff indifference to children's needs.

Convenient locationfriendly and patien
Address
1001 Indiana Ave., Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 469-8844
Capable Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Capable Kids receives polarized reviews. Current and former parents praise the specialized care for children with special needs, noting significant developmental progress and individualized attention. However, multiple prospective parents report severe communication problems, with the owner being unresponsive to phone calls, emails, and voicemails for extended periods, and one allegation of staff bullying.

Specialized care for special needs childrenhigh staff-to-st
Address
2722 N.Holland-Sylvania, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 346-8269
Happiness Is Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
4549 N Summit St, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 729-5223
Ymca Child Development Center At Deveaux Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
2
Address
2620 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 474-1400
Mi'King'S & Queen'S House Of Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1831 W.Bancroft, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 214-1089
Ymca Child Care At Elmhurst
Before or After School Daycare
1
Address
4530 Elmhurst, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 475-0020
Ymca Childcare At Ottawa Hills Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3602 Indian Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 535-2999
A Bright Beginning Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3533 Monroe St, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 214-1155

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Frequently asked questions

There are 150 all daycares in Toledo, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Toledo, 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
Toledo offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 111 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 10 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 27 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 Toledo for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Toledo 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.