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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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The Islamic School Of Greater Toledo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This listing appears to be for a mosque, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the beautiful architecture and welcoming community but do not evaluate childcare services or facilities.

Beautiful buildingwelcoming community membersinterfaith dialogue
Address
25877 Scheider Rd, Perrysburg, OH
Phone
(419) 874-8820
A Child'S View
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

A CHILD'S VIEW (also referred to as Kiddie Kastle) in North Olmsted receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong educational curriculum with daily updates, and engaging activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show enthusiasm about their experiences.

caring and attentive staffclean and beautiful facilitystrong educational curriculum
Address
24161 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH
Phone
(440) 779-8439
Cuddly Kiddies Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Cuddly Kiddies Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and effective educational approach. Children show measurable academic progress, with multiple parents noting their children placed in honor classes after attending. The facility is described as a warm, family-oriented environment where children thrive both socially and academically.

Caring and professional staffstrong academic curriculum and learning planschild development in early literacy and numeracy skills
Address
5890 Lee Road South, Maple Heights, OH
Phone
(216) 510-5672
Ymca Cherry Creek Head Start
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Parents praise the friendly and polite staff at this YMCA location. Most reviews are positive, though some note operational inconveniences such as random closures and schedule changes. Overall satisfaction is high among families who use the facility.

Friendly and polite staffnice pool facilityconvenient location
Address
600 Fox Ridge Street, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 878-7260
A Kid'S Place Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

A Kid's Place Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff care, experience, and curriculum, though two negative reviews cite neglect concerns and disciplinary issues. Most parents report happy, well-cared-for children in a clean, organized environment with low staff turnover.

caring and experienced stafflow turnoverstrong curriculum focus
Address
30121 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH
Phone
(440) 821-6776
All Gods Children Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
9201 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH
Phone
(440) 526-3800
Sara Beegle Child Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
727 Harding Way East, Galion, OH
Phone
(419) 468-2363
Eaton Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
310 S Beech St, Eaton, OH
Phone
(937) 456-1671
Aurora Children'S Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Aurora Children's Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews from satisfied long-term families who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong community feel. However, a few recent reviews highlight concerns about illness management policies, staff turnover communication, food quality, and responsiveness to inquiries.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm family-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationships
Address
216 E Garfield Road, Aurora, OH
Phone
(330) 562-6166
Town And Country Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2430 Van Buren Ave, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 323-2123
Children'S Villa Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1160 State Route 131, Milford, OH
Phone
(513) 831-8115
Dayton Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1352 W Riverview Ave, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 275-7174
Almost Home Infant Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Almost Home Infant Care & Preschool in Findlay, Ohio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational focus, and safe environment. One parent raised serious safety concerns about lack of supervision and facility access control. The facility is noted for its owner's involvement and commitment to child development.

caring and loving staffstrong educational programs and lesson planningsafe environment
Address
801 E Lincoln St, Findlay, OH
Phone
(419) 427-2721
Agora'S Little Gems Early Learning & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Agora's Little Gems receives mostly positive reviews praising the quality of care, qualified teachers, small class sizes, and structured curriculum. However, one review reports a serious safety incident involving physical altercation with no apparent response from staff.

Excellent teacher quality with college degrees in child educationsmall class sizes with individualized attentionon-site meal preparation
Address
400 W. Broad St, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 469-0509
Indianola Children Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Indianola Children Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, developmentally-focused approach to early childhood education. Parents highlight the caring teachers, home-like environment, strong communication, and emphasis on social-emotional learning. The facility is described as a welcoming community where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Attentive and nurturing teachersdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesexcellent family communication
Address
1970 Waldeck Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 262-1090
Grove City Ymca Summer Extended Care
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Grove City YMCA Summer Extended Care receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the clean facilities, friendly and inclusive staff, and variety of activities for families. The facility is highlighted for its pool, splash pad, fitness classes, and community-oriented mission.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffinclusive and respectful environment
Address
3600 Discovery Dr, Grove City, OH
Phone
(614) 871-9622
Heavenly Kids Center For Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Heavenly Kids Center for Learning receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring and skilled staff, strong educational focus, clean facilities, and inclusive environment that makes children feel happy and safe. Many report their children show advanced learning and development.

Loving and kind staffinclusive and welcoming environmentstrong educational curriculum
Address
404 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 221-5750
Ymca Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The YMCA Early Learning Center in Columbus receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the compassionate director, developmental activities, and daily app updates for parents. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns about behavior management, staff turnover, and management issues.

Compassionate and genuine directordaily app to track child activitiesdevelopmental growth programs
Address
2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 342-5836
Ymca Hilltop Educare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

YMCA Hilltop Educare Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the compassionate director, developmental activities, daily communication app, and overall quality of care. However, negative reviews cite concerns about behavior management of aggressive children and management/administrative issues.

Compassionate and genuine directordaily app for parent updatespromotes child developmental growth
Address
1952 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 752-8877
Central College Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Central College Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, curriculum quality, and supportive environment for children's development. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about safety, bullying, staff conduct, and failed state inspections.

Kind and caring teachersstrong curriculum with songs and science projectsstaff stability with low turnover
Address
975 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 794-1123
North Broadway Children'S Center Weekday School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

North Broadway Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring, dedicated staff and developmentally appropriate learning approaches. The majority of parents report happy children, strong staff retention, and a warm, supportive environment. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about classroom management, special needs handling, and staff behavior.

caring and dedicated staffwarm and safe environmentdevelopmentally appropriate curri
Address
48 East North Broadway, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 262-6222
The Next Generation Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Next Generation Child Development Center in Avon Lake receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the curriculum, caring staff, and safe learning environment. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with a staff member's conduct regarding personal questions about assistance programs.

Excellent curriculum and lesson planscaring and well-educated teachersclean facility
Address
445 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH
Phone
(440) 933-0099
Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
360 Princeton Ave, Elyria, OH
Phone
(440) 323-4552
Little Jacobs Ladder Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Little Jacobs Ladder Learning Center for its warm, caring staff and supportive environment. The owner Maria and specific teachers, particularly the infant teacher and school age teacher, are frequently highlighted as exceptional. Parents report their children thrive socially and emotionally at the center.

Caring and loving staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren make friendships
Address
625 North County Road 25a, Troy, OH
Phone
(937) 339-8624
Newton Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
201 N. Long St., Pleasant Hill, OH
Phone
(937) 778-5220
The Learning Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4855 Lexington Ridge, Medina, OH
Phone
(330) 723-4361
Stepping Ahead Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
802 Weis Street, Coldwater, OH
Phone
(419) 678-7000
Merrick House Settlement & Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Merrick House Settlement & Day Nursery for its friendly and helpful staff, community resources, and quality programs. The facility is recognized as a well-organized community center offering excellent after-school programs and social services. Families appreciate the supportive environment and staff accessibility.

Friendly and helpful staffMom's First programafter-school programs
Address
1050 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 771-5077
Toddle Inn Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Toddle Inn Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and kindergarten-readiness curriculum. However, one parent reported a serious safety incident where their child was struck by a staff member with a fly swatter, resulting in a permanent scar.

Friendly and attentive staffgenuine care for childrenpatient and respectful treatment
Address
2215 North Taylor Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 451-2805
Claudia'S Kids Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
10800 Granger Road, Garfield Height, OH
Phone
(216) 475-2391

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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.