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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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Eyes Of Wonder Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Eyes of Wonder Learning Center in Fairborn, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring staff, personalized attention, and family-like environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally under the care of Director Stephanie and her team.

Caring and attentive staffDirector Stephanie's personal involvement with childrenfamily-like atmosphere
Address
2195 Beaver Valley Rd., Fairborn, OH
Phone
(937) 879-9565
Champions - Sugarcreek Education Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
3757 Upper Bellbrook Rd, Bellbrook, OH
Phone
(937) 848-3827
All God'S Children Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1990 County Rd 5, Delta, OH
Phone
(419) 822-5344
Children Unlimited INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
7713 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 522-1555
Pleasant Run Church Of Christ Day Care
Church Daycare
4.3

Parents praise Pleasant Run Church of Christ Day Care for its warm, family-oriented environment and attentive staff communication. Multiple parents report positive long-term experiences with the facility caring for their children. The daycare appears to maintain strong community ties and religious values.

Warm and friendly staffgood communication with parentsfamily environment
Address
2720 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 825-8744
The Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise BrightPath (note: reviews mention BrightPath locations, not 'The Children's House') for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. All reviewers highlight strong communication, engaging activities, cleanliness, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. Families report high satisfaction and would recommend the facility.

Caring and attentive staffprofessional teachersclean and safe facility
Address
11161 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 247-0970
St Rose "Sunny Days" Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
61 E Main St, Girard, OH
Phone
(330) 545-1490
Ymca Preschool Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews praise the YMCA's staff, facilities, and programs highly. Parents appreciate the after-school care, summer camps, fitness amenities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for financial assistance options and flexible scheduling.

Excellent and caring staffafter-school and summer camp programsdiverse fitness facilities (pools
Address
600 Monroe Street, Dover, OH
Phone
(330) 364-5511
First Baptist Church W E E School
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
1167 Highview Drive, Fairborn, OH
Phone
(937) 878-2143
New Horizons Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3212 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 861-5284
Ymca Jerry L. Garver Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The YMCA Jerry L. Garver Child Care Program receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the friendly staff, clean modern facilities, and quality programs like swim lessons. However, the facility is closing in May 2025, which is a significant concern for current members. Parents appreciate the reasonable membership prices and year-round indoor pool.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and modern facilitywell-maintained pool and hot tub
Address
6767 Refugee Road, Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 834-9622
Cdc Barnett Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

CDC Barnett Head Start in Columbus receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the Pre-K program, community events, and recreational facilities. The center is noted for its welcoming atmosphere, engaging staff, and variety of activities for children and families.

Pre-K program qualityfree summer lunchesfresh produce distribution
Address
1184 Barnett Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 237-1595
Le Chaperon Rouge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise LE CHAPERON ROUGE (operating as The Nest) for exceptional leadership under Director Tammy, warm and attentive staff, and a nurturing environment where children thrive socially and emotionally. Reviews highlight responsive communication, developmental activities, cleanliness, and personalized care that makes children excited to attend. Parents report smooth transitions and significant growth in their children's confidence and skills.

Exceptional director and leadershipwarm and caring staffclear and consistent communication
Address
7000 Rockside Road, Independence, OH
Phone
(216) 525-0760
Childtime Children'S Centers INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Childtime Children's Centers in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum appropriate for all ages from infants through preschool, and strong parent communication through daily updates and live video access. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, development, and happiness at the facility.

Caring and attentive staffage-appropriate curriculumstructured routines
Address
145 N Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH
Phone
(419) 529-2552
A.B.C. Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A.B.C. Child Care and Learning Center in Ashtabula, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews give the facility a 5-star rating, with parents highlighting the caring, professional staff, quality educational programs, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning.

Caring and wonderful stafffriendly atmospheretreats families like family
Address
2012 W 11th Street, Ashtabula, OH
Phone
(440) 964-8799
Toddler Time INC Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Toddler Time Inc Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with six 5-star reviews praising the staff, care quality, and communication. However, two 1-star reviews report serious concerns about staff professionalism, management communication, and customer service interactions.

Caring and engaged teachersexcellent communication via app and direct contactclean well-maintained facility
Address
8126 S State Route 48, Maineville, OH
Phone
(513) 697-0600
Hug-A-Bear Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2610 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH
Phone
(740) 653-1358
Hugs-N-Hearts Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

HUGS-N-HEARTS Early Learning Center in Columbus receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring, creative teachers and family-like environment. However, some parents express concerns about excessive screen time, particularly full-length movies shown daily, and reported issues with how management responded to complaints.

Caring and kind teachersstrong child development and school preparationcreative activities and crafts
Address
8989 Antares Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 848-6777
Kid Works Of Fairfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Kid Works of Fairfield for its professional, caring staff who provide attentive communication and create a safe, nurturing environment. Multiple families spanning several years of enrollment highlight the center's cleanliness, spacious facilities, affordability, and staff longevity. The facility is noted for helping children transition smoothly and preparing them for kindergarten.

Professional and caring staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationclean facilities
Address
5950 Boymel Drive, Fairfield, OH
Phone
(513) 874-5546
Hickory Dickory Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Hickory Dickory Tots receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, owner Tiffany's daily involvement, and strong educational programming. Children thrive academically and socially, with parents noting kindergarten readiness and above-average performance. The facility is described as clean, affordable, and providing a warm, family-like environment.

Caring and attentive staffOwner Tiffany's daily presence and responsivenessStrong ed
Address
9057 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd, West Chester, OH
Phone
(513) 759-7997
Ms. Cathy'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1722 N. Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 244-0030
Hope Nursery School & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
10610 Waterville St, Whitehouse, OH
Phone
(419) 877-0091
East Toledo Family Center Kid'S Kare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

East Toledo Family Center Kid's Kare receives consistently high praise from parents for its comprehensive programs and community-focused approach. Parents highlight the quality of preschool and Head Start services, friendly and caring staff, and the center's role as a community resource. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and family-oriented.

High-quality preschool and Head Start programscaring and professional staffclean facility
Address
1020 Varland Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 691-1429
My Little School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

My Little School in Toledo receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong teacher-student relationships. Most reviews highlight affordable pricing, good classroom sizes, and supportive staff who work with families through challenges. One negative review cited office staff communication issues and children expressing reluctance to attend.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentgood student-teacher ratio
Address
5919 Teletowne Drive, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 476-1234
First Presbyterian'S Rainbow Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
120 S Park Ave, Fremont, OH
Phone
(419) 334-7173
Bright Beginnings Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bright Beginnings Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and clean, well-organized facility. Parents highlight strong communication through daily updates and visible developmental progress in their children. One parent reported serious concerns about a staff member's inappropriate behavior toward their child, which was not adequately addressed by management.

Warm and nurturing staffclean and well-organized facilityage-appropriate activities
Address
385 Mt Vernon Road, Newark, OH
Phone
(740) 345-2982
Glenmoor Kids' Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The reviews provided do not pertain to Glenmoor Kids' Club daycare. Instead, they are reviews for Glenmoor Country Club, a golf and event venue in Canton, Ohio. No parent reviews about the daycare center are available.

None applicable - reviews are for country clubnot daycare
Address
4191 Glenmoor Rd Nw, Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 966-3600
Campus Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
5155 Eastlake St Nw, North Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 499-0909
Holy Cross Preschool Kindergarten & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
7707 N Market Ave, North Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 494-6478
The Church In Silver Lake Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3

The Church in Silver Lake Preschool is highly regarded by parents for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and compassionate teaching staff. Parents praise the center for supporting children through emotional challenges, offering enriching activities like gardening and holiday performances, and fostering academic growth. The facility is described as inclusive and community-focused.

Caring and supportive teacherswarm welcoming environmentenriching activities (gardening
Address
2951 Kent Road, Silver Lake, OH
Phone
(330) 945-7864

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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.