Best Daycare Centers in Zanesville, OH
Compare 28 daycare centers in Zanesville. Average rating: 4.14/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Zanesville, Ohio at a glance
- Daycares
- 28
- Avg rating
- 4.14/5
- Parent reviews
- 79
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Zanesville has 28 licensed daycares with 79 parent reviews averaging 4.14/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 38% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 43701 with 28 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Zanesville
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.
- 1Coburn Child Care Center4.42 score4.6(12)
3618 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
The reviews do not appear to be authentic daycare parent reviews. Instead, they are church-related reviews praising the facility as a worship space and commending the friendliness of staff. No substantive information about daycare services, child care quality, or parent experiences is provided.
Friendly staffnice facilitycommunity involvement (Safety Town hosting) - 2Zanesville Campus4.33 score4.5(10)
400 Richards Rd, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This is not a daycare center but rather a vocational and adult education campus in Zanesville, Ohio. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (8 five-star ratings) with praise for instructors, training quality, and customer service, though one student reported poor instruction and engagement from an instructor.
Knowledgeable and patient instructorsflexible schedulingclean and friendly environmenteffective skills training - 3Blue Ave Head Start4.23 score4.4(7)
1616 Blue Ave, Zanesville, OH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children
The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. The listings mention welcoming atmosphere, community involvement, and religious services, but contain no information about childcare quality, staff qualifications, safety, curriculum, or other daycare-related factors.
Welcoming communityactive in recovery community supportcommunity engagementbeautiful facility - 4Trinity Lutheran School4.23 score4.4(7)
128 S. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Trinity Lutheran School has predominantly positive reviews from long-time members of the church community, with most reviewers expressing strong loyalty and satisfaction with worship experiences. However, one reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with the closure on Christmas Eve and absence of traditional holiday services.
Strong community and family traditionwelcoming worship environmentspiritual home for generations - 5Maysville O Tags3.85 score3.7(5)
3715 Panther Dr, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parent reviews are highly polarized, with some praising the daycare as excellent while others criticize management and care quality. Two parents gave top ratings with minimal detail, while three gave low ratings citing poor management, lack of concern for serious issues, and disorganization.
Highly recommended by some parentsparent pick-up available - 6Careytown Preschool & Child Care3.75 score3.5(5)
527 Pershing Road, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children
Careytown Preschool & Child Care in Zanesville receives mixed reviews. Some parents praise the staff's handling of children and outdoor safety features, while others report serious concerns including unexplained injuries, unprofessional behavior, and inadequate supervision ratios.
Good with children of all agessafe outdoor play areaprivacy screeninghandles situations correctly - 7The Little Barnyard3.23 score3(17)
8 Main Street, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Little Barnyard receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and developmental support. However, some parents report concerns about staff rudeness, disrespect, and recent business transition issues including building access restrictions.
caring and responsive staffclean facilitydevelopmental support (potty training)daily communication with photos - 8Genesis Children'S Center3.2 score2.7(8)
534 Taylor Street, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 358 children
Genesis Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews with a stark divide between satisfied and dissatisfied parents. Long-term families praise the quality of care, communication, and staff dedication, while recent reviewers report serious concerns including multiple biting incidents, inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, and poor staff communication. The center appears to have either significant operational inconsistencies or a decline in service quality.
Attentive staff who treat children like their ownfrequent communication with parentsmultiple meals provided dailyengaging instruction and learning activities
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Zanesville
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Zanesville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Zanesville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43701 | 28 | 4.14 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Zanesville (15–358 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Zanesville based on parent reviews
Coburn Child Care Center
3618 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH
The reviews do not appear to be authentic daycare parent reviews. Instead, they are church-related reviews praising the facility as a worship space and commending the friendliness of staff. No substantive information about daycare services, child care quality, or parent experiences is provided.
Bright Beginnings Child Care Center
3921 North Pointe Drive, Zanesville, OH
Reviewers describe Bright Beginnings as a small, center-based program where staff treat children with exceptional care and maintain strong communication with families. Parents highlight the rigorous, differentiated curriculum and the welcoming atmosphere as key strengths of the experience.
Zanesville Campus
400 Richards Rd, Zanesville, OH
This is not a daycare center but rather a vocational and adult education campus in Zanesville, Ohio. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (8 five-star ratings) with praise for instructors, training quality, and customer service, though one student reported poor instruction and engagement from an instructor.
Blue Ave Head Start
1616 Blue Ave, Zanesville, OH
The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. The listings mention welcoming atmosphere, community involvement, and religious services, but contain no information about childcare quality, staff qualifications, safety, curriculum, or other daycare-related factors.
Trinity Lutheran School
128 S. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH
Trinity Lutheran School has predominantly positive reviews from long-time members of the church community, with most reviewers expressing strong loyalty and satisfaction with worship experiences. However, one reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with the closure on Christmas Eve and absence of traditional holiday services.
Zanesville Day Nursery
505 Linden Avenue, Zanesville, OH
One parent highlights Zanesville Day Nursery as an excellent facility with a highly recommendable staff, noting a positive multi-year experience for their child. The reviewer specifically commends Dee and her team for maintaining a trouble-free environment.
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Daycare Centers in Zanesville, Ohio
There are 28 daycare centers in Zanesville, 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 Zanesville have an average rating of 4.14 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 79 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Zanesville, 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 highlights Zanesville Day Nursery as an excellent facility with a highly recommendable staff, noting a positive multi-year experience for their child. The reviewer specifically commends Dee and her team for maintaining a trouble-free environment.
- Address
- 505 Linden Avenue, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 452-0759
One parent describes the staff at The Learning Center of Southeastern Ohio as incredible. This single positive note stands as the sole feedback available for this center-based program in Zanesville.
- Address
- 3434 East Pike, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 452-2200
Reviewers describe Bright Beginnings as a small, center-based program where staff treat children with exceptional care and maintain strong communication with families. Parents highlight the rigorous, differentiated curriculum and the welcoming atmosphere as key strengths of the experience.
- Address
- 3921 North Pointe Drive, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 454-4840
The reviews do not appear to be authentic daycare parent reviews. Instead, they are church-related reviews praising the facility as a worship space and commending the friendliness of staff. No substantive information about daycare services, child care quality, or parent experiences is provided.
- Address
- 3618 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 452-9676
This is not a daycare center but rather a vocational and adult education campus in Zanesville, Ohio. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (8 five-star ratings) with praise for instructors, training quality, and customer service, though one student reported poor instruction and engagement from an instructor.
- Address
- 400 Richards Rd, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 454-0101
The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. The listings mention welcoming atmosphere, community involvement, and religious services, but contain no information about childcare quality, staff qualifications, safety, curriculum, or other daycare-related factors.
- Address
- 1616 Blue Ave, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 454-6251
Trinity Lutheran School has predominantly positive reviews from long-time members of the church community, with most reviewers expressing strong loyalty and satisfaction with worship experiences. However, one reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with the closure on Christmas Eve and absence of traditional holiday services.
- Address
- 128 S. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 453-0744
One parent reports that both of their children enjoyed attending this preschool, specifically highlighting the wonderful and kind nature of the teachers.
- Address
- 1420 Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 453-2750
One parent highlights Amy Luby as exceptional staff, while another reports that the center no longer provides a list of private tutors, which was previously available.
- Address
- 711 Fess St, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (123) 456-7891
Parent reviews are highly polarized, with some praising the daycare as excellent while others criticize management and care quality. Two parents gave top ratings with minimal detail, while three gave low ratings citing poor management, lack of concern for serious issues, and disorganization.
- Address
- 3715 Panther Dr, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 453-0754
Careytown Preschool & Child Care in Zanesville receives mixed reviews. Some parents praise the staff's handling of children and outdoor safety features, while others report serious concerns including unexplained injuries, unprofessional behavior, and inadequate supervision ratios.
- Address
- 527 Pershing Road, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 454-6891
The Little Barnyard receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and developmental support. However, some parents report concerns about staff rudeness, disrespect, and recent business transition issues including building access restrictions.
- Address
- 8 Main Street, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 297-4906
Genesis Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews with a stark divide between satisfied and dissatisfied parents. Long-term families praise the quality of care, communication, and staff dedication, while recent reviewers report serious concerns including multiple biting incidents, inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, and poor staff communication. The center appears to have either significant operational inconsistencies or a decline in service quality.
- Address
- 534 Taylor Street, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 453-4959
- Address
- 450 Larzelere Avenue, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 454-6442
- Address
- 903 Sharon Ave, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 454-6251
- Address
- 1861 Adams Lane, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 588-9007
- Address
- 1275 Roosevelt Ave, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 453-3581
- Address
- 200 Kimes Rd, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 452-4518
- Address
- 711 Fess St, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 453-0575
- Address
- 139 N 5th St, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 3505 East Pike, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 450-1538
- Address
- 6975 East Pike, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 452-4518
- Address
- 1330 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 453-4829
- Address
- 863 Durban Drive, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 454-6441
- Address
- 1861 Adams Lane, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 453-9622
- Address
- 1580 Adams Lane, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 452-4573
- Address
- 1035 Beverly Ave, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 454-6251
- Address
- 200 Kimes Rd, Zanesville, OH
- Phone
- (740) 453-9622
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 6 facilities