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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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Little School Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little School Child Care Center has overwhelmingly positive reviews, with 8 five-star ratings praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and flexible management. However, two one-star reviews allege staff rudeness, bullying concerns, and billing issues, creating a stark contrast in parent experiences.

Caring and friendly staffflexible accommodations for unique family situationsengaging creative activities and outdoor time
Address
1049 S Alex Rd, West Carrollton, OH
Phone
(937) 859-5361
Creative Hearts Educated Minds Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Creative Hearts Educated Minds Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the staff, learning environment, and care quality, while two parents gave 1-star ratings citing safety concerns, unprofessionalism, and hygiene issues.

Caring and supportive staffeducational activities (alphabetsnumbers
Address
6030 Secor Road, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 472-0580
Esther Jetter Preschool At Mt. Vernon Nazarene Univ.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
800 Martinsburg Rd., Mount Vernon, OH
Phone
(740) 397-6862
Loving Heart Christian Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Loving Heart Christian Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, loving environment, and quality early childhood education programs. However, one parent reported unprofessional behavior from ownership and concerns about pricing relative to quality.

Loving and attentive staffsmall group sizesexperienced and degreed teachers
Address
353 Crestmont Ave. Sw, Hartville, OH
Phone
(330) 877-7529
Prospect Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

Prospect Head Start in Norwalk receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the staff for being helpful, kind, and going out of their way to assist families. Parents appreciate both the childcare services and additional community support resources available through the facility.

Staff kindness and helpfulnesssupportive environment for children's learningcommunity resources and services
Address
92 N. Prospect St, Norwalk, OH
Phone
(419) 663-2623
Alphabet Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
8475 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 522-4453
Eicon'S Clubhouse Weekend Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5011 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 524-6250
Kamas Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

KAMAS DAYCARE CENTER receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for kind and professional staff, clean facilities, and educational activities. However, one review raises serious concerns about unprofessional conduct, racial discrimination, favoritism, and staff negligence.

Kind and professional staffclean facilitywell-organized toys
Address
3651 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 269-8197
Kids Kingdom Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kids Kingdom for exceptional staff interaction, individualized attention to children including those with special needs, and a warm, welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight improvements in their children's development, flexibility with school pickups/dropoffs, and engaging field trips. The center receives strong recommendations from current and former parents.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent staff-child interactionsupports children with disabilities and special needs
Address
970 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 268-1200
Kidsrus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

KIDSRUS in Hilliard receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents highlight caring, respectful teachers who treat children well, a welcoming environment, and long-term enrollment satisfaction across multiple children and age groups.

caring and respectful teacherschild-centered approachwelcoming environment
Address
4625 Cemetery Rd, Hilliard, OH
Phone
(614) 219-7274
Kingdom Kids Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2645 Fairwood, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 497-1103
Little Angels Ministries II LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5336 Gender Road, Canalwinchester, OH
Phone
(614) 390-5532
Our Little Einsteins Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Our Little Einsteins Child Care for its clean facility, caring staff, and educational approach. Reviewers highlight that the center goes beyond basic childcare, emphasizing learning and development, with children making significant progress in areas like language skills. Parents report feeling welcomed and treated like family by the owners and staff.

Clean facilityfriendly and caring staffeducational focus
Address
5130 Sedalia Dr, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 862-0088
Shining Stars Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Shining Stars Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the dedicated staff, caring director (Mrs. Shaton), and play-based educational approach. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about management practices, facility size, staffing decisions, and bus safety.

Caring and dedicated staffpersonable directorplay-based learning model
Address
491 Lancaster Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH
Phone
(614) 868-3465
Start 2 Finish Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
227 Fairway Blvd, Whitehall, OH
Phone
(614) 762-7878
The Cottage Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4855 Pintail Creek Drive, Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 833-0300
Market Square Horizon Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Market Square Horizon Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising staff engagement, developmental progress, and a welcoming environment. However, one parent reported experiencing favoritism and impatience from a specific teacher in the Blue Room, resulting in their child's dismissal after three weeks.

Staff engagement and reliabilitydevelopmental learning (colorsindependence
Address
2500 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 930-5437
Murtis Taylor @ Kathryn R. Tyler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
900 E. 105th St., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 283-4400
St Peter'S Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
17514 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 226-2840
St. Peter'S Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
1215 West Clifton, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 403-1668
Amazing Kids Learning Academy Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5011 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 837-1234
Kd'S Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3912 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 295-7873
Kids Plus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kids Plus Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, and inclusive environment, with several reporting multi-year positive experiences. However, other parents criticize the director's professionalism, claim inadequate handling of children with special needs, and report concerning incidents including alleged physical discipline.

Experienced and caring staffstrong educational preparation for school transiti
Address
1537 West Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 522-5752
Madisonville Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: The reviews provided do not appear to be for daycare services. Instead, they describe Madisonville Recreation Center as a community facility offering fitness classes, sports courts, and recreational programs. Reviews consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and variety of activities available for all ages.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming stafffree dance lessons
Address
5320 Stewart Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 271-4190
Millvale Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Millvale Recreation Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the facility as a great place for children with flexible scheduling, good staff, and a variety of programs including classes and activities for both youth and adults.

Good programs for childrenflexible schedulefriendly and helpful staff
Address
3303 Beekman Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 352-4351
Water Lily Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Water Lily Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. Parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated staff, clean facilities, and well-structured educational programs that support children's academic and social development. Multiple reviewers highlight their children's progress and describe the center as a welcoming, family-oriented place.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and nurturing environmentclean facilities
Address
1607 Mansfield, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 808-9696
Winton Hills Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Winton Hills Recreation Center is highly rated by parents and grandparents for its recreational activities, particularly swimming and skating. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and attentive staff, safe environment, and suitability for birthday parties and family gatherings.

excellent staffsafe environmentquality pool facility
Address
5170 Winneste, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 641-0422
New Promise Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews are extremely positive with a 5/5 rating across all submissions. Parents praise the welcoming community, quality children's and youth programs including basketball and religious education, and the overall warm atmosphere of the facility.

welcoming and kind staffchildren's ministry programsyouth programs (Fusion
Address
8671 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH
Phone
(440) 256-3705
World Of Wonderment Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise World of Wonderment CDC for excellent, caring staff who create a clean, safe, and organized environment. Children thrive academically and emotionally with structured curriculum and regular parent communication. The facility is highly recommended for infant through school-age care, with particular praise for specialized programs like latchkey and summer camp.

Caring and welcoming staffdaily updates and communication with parentsorganized curriculum
Address
215 North 5th Street, Kirkersville, OH
Phone
(740) 927-8283
World Of Wonderment Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

World of Wonderment receives consistently high praise from parents across all age groups and programs. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean and organized facilities, organized curriculum with daily updates, and director Brandy's compassionate leadership. The center successfully accommodates children with diverse needs including developmental disabilities and behavioral/emotional challenges.

caring and welcoming stafforganized curriculum with daily trackingclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
8500 Columbia Road, Pataskala, OH
Phone
(740) 927-0976

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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.