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53 Daycare Centers in Youngstown, Ohio

Browse all 53 daycare centers in Youngstown, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Youngstown

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
    Growing Kids Academy
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    2935 Market Street, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Growing Kids Academy receives consistently perfect 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational programs. Parents highlight the center's ability to make children feel like family and report significant developmental progress, particularly in their preschool program. The center uses Brightwheel for daily communication and goes above and beyond with special occasions.

    Caring and patient staffclean and well-organized facilityexcellent preschool programdaily communication via Brightwheel
  2. 2
    St Christine
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    3125 S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Christine's Early Childhood Learning Center in Youngstown receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents highlight the loving learning environment, diverse activities including Spanish lessons and field trips, and the school's success in addressing separation anxiety and individual child needs.

    Caring and patient teacherswell-prepared for kindergartenpositive learning environmentdiverse activities (Spanish lessons
  3. 3

    6809 Market St, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children

    Boardman United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong director leadership, and clean environment. Parents report their children are learning significantly and appreciate the effective communication between staff and families. The facility offers ample parking with handicap accessibility.

    Caring and dedicated teachersamazing directoreffective parent communicationclean facility
  4. 4

    1420 Dogwood Lane, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Parents consistently praise Center for Community Empowerment as an excellent daycare with caring staff and a welcoming environment. Reviews highlight the facility's commitment to learning, flexibility in working with families, and creating a nurturing community for children.

    Amazing staffchildren feel blessedgreat learning environmentfun activities
  5. 5
    Choffin Career Cntr
    4.29 score
    4.5(7)

    200 E Wood St, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Choffin Career and Technical Center receives consistently positive feedback from students and community partners. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, supportive staff, and well-structured programs that prepare students for careers and exams. The facility is noted as clean with caring teachers who take time to help students understand material.

    caring and supportive instructorswell-structured programsclean facilitygood exam and clinical preparation
  6. 6

    3300 Canfield Rd, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 139 children

    Zion Christian Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's professionalism, care, and cleanliness. However, one review raises concerns about the administrator's behavior and decision-making affecting a child's experience.

    Professional and kind staffhigh staff-to-child ratioclean facilityinvolved teachers
  7. 7

    242 S Canfield Niles Rd, Youngstown, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: 141 children

    Parents praise Austintown Community Church Preschool's welcoming environment and compassionate staff. The preschool emphasizes learning through play, outdoor activities, field trips, and social interaction. Families appreciate the church community's inclusive atmosphere and the quality of the educational program.

    Compassionate and caring teacherslearning through play approachextensive outdoor activities and field tripswarm and welcoming community
  8. 8

    425 Crestview Drive, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Creative Corner Learning Center III receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, care, and ability to make children feel safe and loved. The center is noted for going above expectations and balancing structured learning with creativity and play. One negative review was submitted without details.

    Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentchildren excited to attendpatient teachers
  9. 9

    1463 Shields Rd, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

    Creative Corner Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality learning experiences. Parents highlight that children are happy, feel loved, and excited to attend. One negative review was submitted without specific details.

    caring and attentive staffsafe environmentchild learning and developmentstaff goes above expectations
  10. 10

    1944 S. Meridian, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    Heaven's Little Angels Child Care & Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, benefit from quality curriculum and activities, and experience strong communication with teachers. The center is noted for accommodating special needs children and working flexibly with family schedules.

    Professional and caring staffsafe and clean environmentstrong parent-teacher communicationconsistent routines

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Youngstown based on parent reviews

Growing Kids Academy

5(20)

2935 Market Street, Youngstown, OH

Growing Kids Academy receives consistently perfect 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational programs. Parents highlight the center's ability to make children feel like family and report significant developmental progress, particularly in their preschool program. The center uses Brightwheel for daily communication and goes above and beyond with special occasions.

Caring and patient staffclean and well-organized facilityexcellent preschool program

St Christine

5(9)

3125 S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH

St. Christine's Early Childhood Learning Center in Youngstown receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents highlight the loving learning environment, diverse activities including Spanish lessons and field trips, and the school's success in addressing separation anxiety and individual child needs.

Caring and patient teacherswell-prepared for kindergartenpositive learning environment

Boardman United Methodist Preschool

5(5)

6809 Market St, Youngstown, OH

Boardman United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong director leadership, and clean environment. Parents report their children are learning significantly and appreciate the effective communication between staff and families. The facility offers ample parking with handicap accessibility.

Caring and dedicated teachersamazing directoreffective parent communication

Poland-Boardman Child Care Center

5(4)

1940 Poland Boardman Road, Youngstown, OH

Center For Community Empowerment

4.7(5)

1420 Dogwood Lane, Youngstown, OH

Parents consistently praise Center for Community Empowerment as an excellent daycare with caring staff and a welcoming environment. Reviews highlight the facility's commitment to learning, flexibility in working with families, and creating a nurturing community for children.

Amazing staffchildren feel blessedgreat learning environment

Choffin Career Cntr

4.5(7)

200 E Wood St, Youngstown, OH

Choffin Career and Technical Center receives consistently positive feedback from students and community partners. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, supportive staff, and well-structured programs that prepare students for careers and exams. The facility is noted as clean with caring teachers who take time to help students understand material.

caring and supportive instructorswell-structured programsclean facility

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Daycare Centers in Youngstown, Ohio

There are 53 daycare centers in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown, 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 Youngstown

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Alta Head Start Westchester
Headstart Programs
3
Address
122 Westchester Drive, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 750-7110
Storybook Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Storybook Preschool & Daycare receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Current parents report satisfied experiences with friendly staff, good learning outcomes, and strong friendships for their children. However, multiple prospective parents describe negative phone interactions with rude and unprofessional staff members.

friendly and wonderful teachers/staffchildren learning quicklychildren making friends
Address
5353 South Ave., Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 782-0093
Wee Care Day Care And Learning Centre
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Wee Care Day Care and Learning Centre in Youngstown, Ohio has mixed reviews with significant concerns. While one parent praised the caring staff and their child's enjoyment, multiple parents reported serious issues including cultural insensitivity regarding birthmarks, unprofessional staff behavior, and inadequate supervision of belongings.

Caring and polite staffchildren enjoy playing with other kids
Address
4115 Shady Rd, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 565-2273
Wee Care Day Care & Learning Centre Ysu
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

WEE CARE DAY CARE & LEARNING CENTRE YSU in Youngstown, Ohio receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While one parent praised the caring staff and their child's positive experience, multiple parents reported serious issues including poor staff attitudes, inadequate supervision, cultural insensitivity regarding birthmarks on children of color, and lack of professionalism.

caring and polite staffchildren enjoy playing with peers
Address
638 Elm St, #600, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 941-2936
Precious Little Ones Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
498 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 747-3797
Granny Pooh Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
336 Breaden Street, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 397-5535
The Rich Center For Autism
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 University Plaza, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 941-1927
Ywca Discovery Place
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews praise YWCA Discovery Place for exceptional staff compassion and support services for women and families in need. Parents highlight helpful case managers, peer support programs, and generous assistance with housing and holiday donations. One reviewer expressed concern about funding sustainability after lease expiration.

Compassionate and helpful staffcase managers go above and beyondpeer support system
Address
25 West Rayen Avenue, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 746-6361
E J Blott Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4003 Shady Rd, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 759-1053
Harding Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1903 Cordova Ave, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 744-7517
M L King Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2724 Mariner Ave, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 744-7823
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1825 Sequoya Dr, Youngstown, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Taft Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
730 E Avondale Ave, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 744-7973
William Holmes Mcguffey Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
310 S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 744-7999
Williamson Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
58 Williamson Ave, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 744-7155
Beeghley Hall-Youngstown St Un
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Beeghley Hall, Youngstown, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kirkmere School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2851 Kirk Rd, Youngstown, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lynn-Kirk School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4211 Evelyn Rd, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 797-3900
The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2008 Lynn Ave, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 788-4622
Volney Rogers School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2400 S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Wilson School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2725 Gibson St, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 744-8525
Eagle'S Christian Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

Eagle's Christian Preschool & Child Care in Youngstown, Ohio receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff. Parents report their children are safe, engaged in learning, and enthusiastic about attending.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-like atmospherechildren's enthusiasm about attending
Address
2733 Market Street, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 783-5668
Banana Darlings Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1429 Liberty Road, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 743-9788

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Frequently asked questions

There are 53 all daycares in Youngstown, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Youngstown, 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
Youngstown offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 35 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 9 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Youngstown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Youngstown 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.