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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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Cincinnati Early Learning Centers - Schiff Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2121 Hatmaker, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 244-2777
Centerpoint Childcare Gahanna
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

These reviews appear to be for CenterPoint Church, not a daycare center. There is a significant data mismatch - the listing describes CENTERPOINT CHILDCARE in Gahanna, but all reviews discuss church services, pastors, and worship experiences rather than childcare services.

None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
Address
620 Mccutcheon Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 271-7464
Iqra Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1611 Woodland Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 252-7142
Kids Learn & Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kids Learn & Care LLC receives consistently high praise from parents for its family-oriented approach, engaged ownership, and strong academic curriculum. Parents highlight significant developmental and educational progress in their children, with particular emphasis on preparation for kindergarten and a warm, supportive environment.

Responsive and involved owner (Tara)excellent communication from director and staffdevelopmentally appropriate and engaging curricul
Address
4885 Cherry Bottom Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 476-6770
Playtime Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Playtime Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents emphasize the caring, family-oriented staff, clean facility, educational focus, and strong leadership under owner Toya Kelly. The daycare serves infants through school-age children and maintains high professional standards.

caring and loving stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facility
Address
1030 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 253-8200
Shaker Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Shaker Child Enrichment Center for its caring, professional staff and educational approach. The family-owned center receives high marks for communication, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming environment where children are happy and comfortable. Multiple reviewers highlight the staff's compassion and competence in caring for infants through school-age children.

Welcoming and caring staffeducational focusexcellent communication
Address
16224 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH
Phone
(216) 862-9480
Chubby Cheeks Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Chubby Cheeks Early Education Center in Delaware, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is led by owner Hivron, who is described as deeply caring, present daily, and effective at building a compassionate team. Parents highlight the center's clean environment, structured curriculum, flexible policies, excellent communication through the Brightwheel app, and genuine individual attention to each child's needs.

Caring and involved owner/directorcompassionate and attentive staffclean facility
Address
293 South Sandusky St., Delaware, OH
Phone
(980) 337-9627
Little Me Learning Center (Preschool And School Age)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
11001 U.S. 250, Milan, OH
Phone
(419) 681-6456
Licking County Family Ymca West Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

This facility is highly rated for its well-maintained, clean gym with modern equipment and friendly staff. Members appreciate the variety of fitness classes, programs for different age groups, and affordable membership options. The location in a converted factory space is functional but aesthetically uninviting from the exterior.

Clean and well-maintained facilitymodern and fully functional equipmentfriendly and helpful staff
Address
1490 Climbing Fig Drive, Pataskala, OH
Phone
(740) 403-0344
Carousel Center Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
1112 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH
Phone
(740) 354-3995
Head Start At Summit Lake Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 average rating. Parents praise the clean facilities, welcoming staff, and outdoor amenities at this Head Start center located at Summit Lake. The facility offers programs, hot meals, and serves as a community resource hub.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesknowledgeable and friendly staffexcellent hot meals provided by The Salvation Army
Address
390 W. Crosier Street, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 940-1090
Mckie Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

McKie Recreation Center in Cincinnati is highly rated for its community facilities and affordable pricing. Parents consistently praise the clean pool, attentive lifeguards, friendly staff, and low-cost memberships. The facility offers diverse programming including swim lessons, yoga classes, and a spray ground.

Affordable pricing and membershipsclean well-maintained poolattentive and friendly staff
Address
1655 Chase Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 681-8247
Our Kids Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
7190 Euclid Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 918-2426
Ymca @ Leap
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise YMCA @ LEAP for its excellent staff and teachers who are attentive, polite, and helpful. The school receives strong satisfaction across families, with multiple generations attending. One parent noted the facility is located in the former North Fairmount Elementary School building.

Attentive and friendly staffexcellent teacherspolite and helpful employees
Address
2001 Baltimore Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 508-8217
Kids Connection Child Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
23805 Sprague Rd, Columbia Statio, OH
Phone
(440) 378-7111
Story Book House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Story Book House in Kent receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, communicative staff, responsive administration (particularly Melissa and Amie), safe environment, and strong developmental outcomes for children of all ages.

Caring and loving staffresponsive administratorsfrequent communication with parents
Address
1639 St. Clair Ave., Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 673-6182
Clear Fork Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
115 Main Street, Butler, OH
Phone
(419) 565-2309
Friend-Ship Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
425 45th St Sw, Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 484-2051
Toledo Independent Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Toledo Independent Childcare Center for exceptional, loving care across all age groups from infants through preschool. Staff are described as warm, nurturing, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Multiple reviewers highlight feeling confident and at peace with their childcare choice, with some families using the center for years.

Warm and nurturing staffsafe and clean environmentattentive care
Address
5538 Merriman Dr, Sylvania, OH
Phone
(419) 944-6188
Hearts And Hands Childcare Center Of North Dayton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Hearts and Hands Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, loving environment, and children's development. One parent reported a negative experience involving their child's removal after a brief enrollment due to behavior concerns. Overall, the facility is highly recommended by satisfied families.

caring and loving staffwarm home-like environmentchildren's social and academic development
Address
8711n Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 890-1430
Kids Learning Place St Marys
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Kids Learning Place St Marys receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising friendly teachers, engaging learning activities, developmental progress, and frequent communication through their mobile app. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about a child leaving the premises unsupervised during summer.

Friendly and professional teachersquality learning activitiesdevelopmental progress
Address
1659 Celina Road, St Marys, OH
Phone
(419) 216-2883
La Casita Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise La Casita Learning Center for its Spanish immersion program, highly trained and caring staff, and structured educational approach. Multiple families report their children have become multilingual and feel the center provides a nurturing, family-like environment with strong parent-staff communication.

Spanish immersion programmultilingual learning opportunitieshighly educated and trained staff
Address
5641 Union Centre Dirve, West Chester, OH
Phone
(513) 889-3939
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center for providing loving, nurturing care in a welcoming environment. Staff members are described as passionate, friendly, and attentive to individual children's needs. The center is credited with strong academic preparation, good communication with parents, and convenient amenities like bus services.

Caring and passionate staffnurturing environmentstrong academic curriculum
Address
1100 Shayler Rd., Batavia, OH
Phone
(248) 569-2500
Treehouse Learning Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Treehouse Learning Club receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, reasonable pricing, Christian values, and family-like atmosphere. However, one parent reported the facility is not equipped to handle children with special needs or behavioral issues, citing unprofessional communication and lack of clarity on fees.

Caring and patient staffreasonable pricingChristian-based curriculum with strong moral values
Address
111 W. Plane St, Bethel, OH
Phone
(513) 734-3300
Apples Of Gold Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Apples of Gold Enrichment Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, early morning hours (6am opening), school transportation, clean facilities, and strong communication. One parent with a child with special needs reported inadequate support and an administrator with poor attitude, citing overpopulation and lack of specialized training.

caring and attentive staffearly opening at 6amschool transportation provided
Address
1440 South Green Road, Southeuclid, OH
Phone
(216) 505-5854
Authentic Experiences
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Authentic Experiences is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Cleveland with uniformly positive parent feedback. Parents consistently praise the caring and well-trained staff, welcoming environment, and educational programming across all age groups. The facility supports smooth transitions for new students and extends its engagement to entire families.

Caring and well-trained staffcolorful and well-maintained classroomssmooth transition support for new students
Address
14721 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 812-7228
Family Life Sacc- Berea
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The reviews provided appear to be for a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, youth programs, and friendly staff, but do not contain information relevant to evaluating FAMILY LIFE SACC as a daycare provider.

Clean and spacious facilityfriendly and welcoming communitystrong youth and children's programs
Address
170 Seminary St, Berea, OH
Phone
(440) 260-6020
Greater Achievement Child Enrichment Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4035 E.141st Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 785-9982
Intergenerational Let'S Make A Change II Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Let's Make a Change for providing excellent, loving care in a community-focused environment. The center is recognized for staff retention, engaging programming including field trips, and owner Aisha's personal involvement and community service. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Stablecaring staff; outdoor activities and field trips; intergenerational programming with school-age and toddler interactions; male teacher representation; extended hours (6am-6:30pm); responsive owner; community engagement; quality food; safe and nurturing environment; strong communication; children's academic and social growth
Address
4264-4266 Monticello Blvd, South Euclid, OH
Phone
(216) 496-3386
Kidsfirst Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise KidsFirst Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who make children feel seen and loved. Multiple reviews highlight strong child development outcomes in academics, social skills, and language, with particular praise for individual teachers like Ms. Judy and Sydney. Families report feeling confident in the center's care and appreciate clear communication through the Procare app.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child development and learning outcomeswarm and welcoming environment
Address
26184 Bagley Rd, Olmsted Falls, OH
Phone
(440) 235-3070

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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.