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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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Hope Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The reviews provided are for Hope Community Church, not Hope Preschool daycare. The reviews cannot be used to assess the daycare's quality, staff, curriculum, or child care services.

None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a preschool
Address
3033 Middleton Road, Hudson, OH
Phone
(330) 655-5170
Newton Falls Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
336 Ridge Road, Newton Falls, OH
Phone
(330) 872-1447
Bowers Learning Center
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
504 Bowers Avenue, New Philadelphi, OH
Phone
(740) 922-0933
Eldon Ward Ymca
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Note: Reviews appear to be for the YMCA facility overall rather than the school-based daycare program specifically. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, and classes. The facility is described as fostering a sense of community and safety.

Friendly and helpful staffClean facilitiesWelcoming and non-judgmental environment
Address
130 Woodland Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 252-3166
St Stephen'S Christ Child Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

St. Stephen's Christ Child Early Learning Center is highly rated by parents as a comprehensive community resource offering quality daycare alongside additional services including a health clinic, food pantry, and summer camp. Parents praise the welcoming and patient staff, inclusive environment, and educational programming for children ages 3 months to 5 years.

Welcoming and patient staffinclusive and bullying-free environmenteducational programs combined with fun activities
Address
1500 E Seventeenth Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 294-6347
Faith United Methodist Educare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Faith United Methodist Educare is a church-based daycare and pre-school housed in a historic, architecturally interesting Methodist church in Canal Winchester. Parents praise the facility and its connection to the church community. One parent specifically commended the daycare/pre-school program alongside the church's spiritual offerings.

Great daycare and pre-school programbeautiful historic church buildingarchitecturally interesting
Address
15 W Columbus St, Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 837-3668
The Gingerbread House Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Gingerbread House Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, and strong communication. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about item mix-ups/loss and behavioral management issues with a child.

Caring and invested staffstructured curriculum covering shapes/numbers/ABCsfree meals provided
Address
406 W Main St, Mt Orab, OH
Phone
(937) 444-9990
Kid Works Of Hamilton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kid Works of Hamilton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, welcoming environment, and strong focus on child development and safety. The center is particularly noted for its inclusive approach and success with children with special needs.

Caring and patient staffwelcoming environmentsafe facility
Address
1710 S. Erie Blvd, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 737-2467
Lakota Family Ymca At Adena
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

The Lakota Family YMCA at Adena receives consistently high praise from members for its clean, well-equipped facilities and exceptionally welcoming staff. Parents particularly highlight the excellent Child Watch program, friendly atmosphere, and strong sense of community. Members appreciate the variety of classes, programs, and amenities including pools and fitness equipment at an affordable price.

Clean and newly remodeled facilitieshigh-quality and abundant equipm
Address
9316 Minuteman Way, West Chester, OH
Phone
(513) 779-3917
Westlake Montessori School And Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Westlake Montessori School and Child Development Center (also referred to as Creative Playrooms) receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, supportive leadership, clean facility, educational curriculum, and warm environment that helps children transition smoothly and thrive.

Caring and attentive staffsupportive and communicative director (Melissa)easy drop-off transitions
Address
26830 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH
Phone
(440) 835-5858
Shawnee Weekday Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Shawnee Weekday Early Learning Center in Lima, Ohio consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality educational programming. Parents highlight strong communication, smooth transitions to kindergarten, engaging activities including field trips, and a safe, family-oriented environment where children are excited to attend.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child communicationeducational foundation an
Address
2600 Zurmehly Rd, Lima, OH
Phone
(419) 991-4806
Rainbow Years Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rainbow Years Child Care in Dayton receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, stable staff and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the quality education, safety, nutrition, and various program options including before/after school care and summer programs. Multiple reviewers compare the experience to having a second family and note low staff turnover as a positive indicator.

Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong parent-child relationships
Address
2727 S Smithville Road, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 254-8700
Peace United Methodist Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided do not appear to be specifically about the daycare's services. Most reviews reference the church's community programs, equipment ministry, sermons, and kids' ministry rather than the preschool itself. The facility maintains a 4.5/5 rating, though no actual daycare reviews are present in this dataset.

Community support and charitable programswelcoming and friendly stafffaith-centered environment
Address
235 Diley Rd, Pickerington, OH
Phone
(614) 837-3732
Kiddie Korral
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kiddie Korral receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and developmental support provided to children of various ages. One parent gave a negative review without elaboration. The facility appears to excel at building trust with families and supporting early childhood milestones.

caring and trustworthy staffclean facilitypotty training support
Address
315 West Follett Street, Sandusky, OH
Phone
(419) 626-9082
Sunbury Sonshine Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
250 Rainbow Ave, Sunbury, OH
Phone
(740) 965-2630
Leads Head Start Delaware
Headstart Programs
4.5

LEADS Head Start Delaware receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the program's effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten and supporting developmental growth. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff and positive family involvement through events and home visiting programs. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable academic and behavioral improvements.

Excellent staff who are caring and dedicatedstrong academic preparation for kindergartendevelopmental progress in speech and behavior
Address
607 Sunbury Road, Delaware, OH
Phone
(740) 363-8810
Primrose School At Golf Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Golf Village for its caring, stable staff with low turnover, welcoming administration, and strong educational curriculum. Multiple families note significant improvements after transferring from other daycares, citing excellent daily communication, genuine teacher-child relationships, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, learning, and social development.

low staff turnovercaring and attentive teacherswelcoming administration
Address
8771 Moreland St, Powell, OH
Phone
(740) 881-5830
Tlc Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

TLC Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the friendly teachers, engaging learning activities, and developmental progress their children make. Parents appreciate the mobile app updates and quality of care. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about a child leaving the facility unsupervised during summer.

Friendly and professional teachersquality learning activitiesdevelopmental progress
Address
1560 Celina Rd, St. Marys, OH
Phone
(419) 394-4500
Lakota Family Ymca At Independence
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents praise the Lakota Family YMCA as a clean, well-equipped facility with exceptional staff who create a welcoming family atmosphere. Members consistently highlight the quality childcare services, diverse fitness programs, and strong sense of community. The facility offers excellent value with amenities including pools, fitness classes, and organized family events.

Clean and newly remodeled facilityhigh-quality and ample equipmentfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
7480 Princeton Road, Liberty Townshp, OH
Phone
(513) 779-3917
Lakota Family Ymca At Endeavor
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise the Lakota Family YMCA at Endeavor as a clean, well-equipped facility with exceptional staff and a strong sense of community. Reviews highlight the quality of child watch services, diverse fitness programs, and welcoming atmosphere that makes members feel at home.

Clean and newly remodeled facilityhigh-quality equipmentfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
4400 Smith Road, West Chester, OH
Phone
(513) 779-3917
The Kindergarten Readiness Prgm Of First Presbyterian
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews appear to be from church attendees rather than daycare parents, making it difficult to assess actual childcare quality. The few relevant comments mention accommodating staff and a pleasant facility.

Accommodating staffwelcoming atmospherespacious facility
Address
2910 Central Ave, Middletown, OH
Phone
(513) 422-6365
Youthland Academy Middletown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Youthland Academy Middletown receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings from parents. Parents praise the caring, engaged staff who actively work on child development, communication, and individualized attention. Multiple parents report significant improvements in their children's behavior, speech, and learning outcomes.

Caring and engaged teachersstrong communicationdevelopmental focus including fine motor and speech skills
Address
4435 Marie Dr, Middletown, OH
Phone
(513) 217-5444
Lakota Family Ymca At Shawnee
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise the Lakota Family YMCA at Shawnee as a clean, well-equipped facility with exceptionally friendly and caring staff. The Child Watch area receives particular commendation for attentive care of children, and members appreciate the strong community atmosphere, diverse programs, and overall value.

Clean and newly remodeled facilityhigh-quality and ample equipmentfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
9394 Sterling Drive, West Chester, OH
Phone
(513) 779-3917
Grace Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
38307 Royalton Road, Grafton, OH
Phone
(440) 748-3445
Le Chaperon Rouge Co.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise The Nest Schools (Amherst location) for exceptional staff care, developmental curriculum, and strong communication. Children reportedly love attending and show measurable learning progress. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and engaging with regular parent involvement opportunities.

Caring and kind staffexcellent daily communication with photos and updatesage-appropriate developmental activities
Address
6050 Park Square, Lorain, OH
Phone
(440) 988-0094
Small Scholars University INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
201 W 21st Street, Lorain, OH
Phone
(440) 246-0300
Le Chaperon Rouge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise The Nest in Avon as an excellent daycare with caring, passionate teachers and strong educational programs. Children are described as excited to attend, and families appreciate the daily app updates with photos and activity reports. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, and smooth transitions for new families.

Caring and passionate staffparticularly Ms. Heatherstrong curriculum and educational activities
Address
1504 Travelers Pt, Avon, OH
Phone
(440) 934-0296
Child'S Play Early Childhood LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
7337 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 843-8223
Learners For Life Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Learners for Life receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational focus, and safe environment. Children show noticeable developmental progress and behavioral improvements. One parent reported frustration with communication and pricing transparency during enrollment.

caring and professional staffstrong educational focus with school-like atmospherechild development and behavioral improvements
Address
3750 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 475-7800
Ross County Ymca Child Development Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise the Ross County YMCA Child Development Program for its warm, family-oriented atmosphere and friendly staff who make members feel valued and known by name. The facility offers comprehensive services including childcare, preschool, summer camp, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and athletics in a clean, well-maintained environment with recently updated equipment. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming culture and community feel as standout features.

Warmwelcoming stafffriendly atmosphere
Address
100 Mill St, Chillicothe, OH
Phone
(740) 772-4340

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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.