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5,417 Daycare Centers in Ohio

Browse 5,417 daycare centers across Ohio. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Ohio

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Ohio can make the decision-making process smoother.

Ohio has about 5,417 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Ohio. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Ohio

There are 5,417 daycares in Ohio: 274 headstart facilities, 1,006 before/after school centers, 394 religious facility daycares, and 3,743 childcare and preschool centers.

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Days Of Discovery - Beavercreek
Child Daycare & Preschools

Days of Discovery Beavercreek receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, stable staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and are excited to attend, with many highlighting strong teacher-child relationships and low staff turnover. The center offers enriching activities, developmental support, and practical conveniences that parents appreciate.

Caring and professional stafflow turnoverstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
2122 Beaverpark Drive, Beavercreek, OH
Phone
(937) 427-3133
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childtime Learning Center in Fairborn for exceptional staff care, attentiveness, and a welcoming environment. Many families have used the facility for multiple generations or years, citing trust, safety, and strong management. Children with special needs are highlighted as receiving patient, inclusive care.

Caring and capable staffresponsive managementlive camera access
Address
1000 Rainbow Court, Fairborn, OH
Phone
(937) 878-9400
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Beavercreek receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, strong communication through apps and daily updates, and engaging activities. All reviews mention children are happy, safe, and developing well.

Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverpersonalized attention to each child
Address
17 Apple Blossom Place, Beavercreek, OH
Phone
(937) 427-2689
Nocac Wauseon Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1210 Ottokee St, Wauseon, OH
Phone
(419) 337-9141
Community Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
51 State St, Gallipolis, OH
Phone
(614) 446-2795
Little Storm Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
140 George Northrup Lane, Rio Grande, OH
Phone
(740) 245-5808
Jackson Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
150 Portsmouth Street, Jackson, OH
Phone
(740) 286-3419
Laurelville Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
16196 Maple Street, Laurelville, OH
Phone
(740) 332-1377
Maple City Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2755 Us-250, Norwalk, OH
Phone
(419) 668-9207
Collins Christian Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4290 Hartland Center Road, Collins, OH
Phone
(419) 668-0900
Glenmont Holmes County Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
108 Main Street, Glenmont, OH
Phone
(330) 377-4567
Ohio Northern University Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
209 S Union St, Ada, OH
Phone
(419) 772-2141
Terry'S Montessori School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
425 Crescent Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 761-0223
Youthland Academy Of Colerain
Child Daycare & Preschools

Youthland Academy of Colerain receives highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the facility as clean, professional, and home-like with a great staff. However, multiple parents report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, repeated incidents of children being bitten and struck, and management prioritizing finances over child welfare.

Clean facilityprofessional staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
2941 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 522-3075
Paradise Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3015 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 961-5437
Sycamore Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11800 Mason Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 683-7717
Maddux Elementary Ymca Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
943 Rosetree Lane, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 231-3659
Holmes Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8688 Donna Ln, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childtime Learning Center for exceptional care, cleanliness, and educational support. Staff are described as caring, nurturing, and communicative, with particular recognition for leadership and individual teachers. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and excited to attend daily.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilityeducational curriculum with age-appropriate instruction
Address
550 Main St, Room 1016, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 246-4451
Primrose School At P&G Winton Hill Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6331 Center Hill Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 939-7794
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childtime Learning Center in Cincinnati receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, engaging activities for children of all ages, and technology features like live classroom cameras and real-time updates. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have seen significant developmental improvements.

Live classroom camera feedsreal-time app updates with picturescaring and attentive teachers
Address
312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 721-7181
Gloria Dei Tlc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5841 Werk Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 922-5590
Kindercare Learning Center - Plainfield
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center - Plainfield receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, cleanliness, and child care quality. Parents consistently highlight caring teachers, good communication, and enriching activities. One negative review raises serious safety concerns about inadequate supervision and unexplained injuries.

Clean and organized facilityattentive and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
9455 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 891-5467
Youthland Academy Of Blue Ash
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Youthland Academy of Blue ash for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and creating a welcoming environment where children feel loved and safe. Multiple families report their children eagerly attend daycare and parents trust the center completely. Staff are described as experienced, attentive, and genuinely caring across all age groups.

Caring and consistent staffexcellent communication with parentswelcoming environment
Address
9280 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 984-9087
Ymca Child Care At John Paul II
Before or After School Daycare
Address
9375 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 728-3109
Youthland Academy Norwood
Child Daycare & Preschools

Youthland Academy Norwood receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star ratings and 1 four-star rating. Parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, caring staff, and quality early childhood education and preparation for school. Many families report long-term loyalty, with some having used the center for 20+ years across multiple children.

caring and loving staffsafe and clean environmentstrong educational focus
Address
4600 Smith Rd, Norwood, OH
Phone
(513) 631-7108
Country Hills Montessori Harrison
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10111 Simonson Road, Harrison, OH
Phone
(513) 202-1401
Lads & Lassies Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
225 Wyoming Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 761-5211
Westwood United Methodist Church Preschool
Church Daycare

Westwood United Methodist Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. The facility is praised for its welcoming community atmosphere, quality children's programs including preschool and summer activities, and strong sense of inclusion across diverse backgrounds. Parents highlight the caring staff, beautiful facilities, and the church's broader community involvement and support programs.

Welcoming and inclusive communityqualit
Address
3460 Epworth Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 661-1166
The Children'S House - Montessori Day Care/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
412-416 Anderson Ferry, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 451-4551

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5,417 all daycares across Ohio. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Ohio are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Ohio's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Ohio, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Ohio sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Ohio vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.