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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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St John'S Westminster Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1085 Neeb Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 922-2703
Shiloh Preschool Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Shiloh Preschool Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, well-trained staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience significant developmental growth, and feel part of a supportive community. The school is commended for thoughtful, age-appropriate activities and child-centered education.

Caring and passionate staffpatient teacherssafe and welcoming environment
Address
580 Anderson Ferry Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 451-6443
Firestone Park Ymca-Young
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Firestone Park YMCA is praised for its friendly, welcoming community atmosphere and strong staff who remember members' names. While the facility is smaller and older compared to other locations, members appreciate the lack of crowds, quality equipment, and personal attention. The intimate family-like environment is a key draw for those seeking a less hectic fitness experience.

Friendly and welcoming staffsmall intimate community feelno wait times for equipment
Address
3258 Nidover Drive, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 724-1255
Mckinley Early Childhood Center #4
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

McKinley Early Childhood Center #4 in Akron receives nearly universal praise from parents for its caring, family-like environment and attentive leadership under Director Sandra. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and showing developmental progress. One former employee review cited concerns about director favoritism and unresponsiveness to parent concerns.

Director Sandra and staff are caring and responsivefamily-like atmospherechildren are happy and excited to attend
Address
792 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 794-5060
Cuddle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
140 Elm Rd Ne, Warren, OH
Phone
(330) 392-9551
Davids Ucc Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: Available reviews focus on the church facility rather than daycare services. Reviewers praise the congregation as welcoming, inclusive, and spiritually fulfilling, though specific daycare experiences are not detailed in these reviews.

Welcoming and inclusive communityaffirming of LGBTQ individualscaring members
Address
80 W Columbus St, Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 837-7734
Orrville Ymca
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Reviews consistently praise the Orrville YMCA as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly and energetic staff. Parents appreciate the various amenities including pools, workout equipment, and reasonable rates. The daycare staff is noted as energetic and the overall environment is described as exceptionally clean and welcoming.

Friendly and energetic staffvery clean and well-maintained facilitymodern workout equipment
Address
1801 Smucker Rd, Orrville, OH
Phone
(330) 683-2153
Small Wonders Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4485 Carroll-Cemetery Rd, Carroll, OH
Phone
(740) 756-4333
Oxford Parks & Recreation Department Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise Oxford Parks & Recreation Department Preschool for its excellent facilities and beautiful grounds suitable for all ages. The center offers multiple amenities including a preschool, gym, and upcoming teen space. Most reviewers express satisfaction with the maintenance and overall experience.

Great facilitiesbeautiful spacewell-maintained grounds
Address
6025 Fairfield Rd, Oxford, OH
Phone
(513) 523-6314
The Potter'S House Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Potter's House Child Development Center in Liberty Township, Ohio receives predominantly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, Christian-based curriculum, clean facilities, and strong parent communication. Most parents highlight the center's commitment to children's emotional, academic, physical, and spiritual development. One negative review criticized staff conduct toward an employee and their handling of sick child policies.

Warm and compassionate atmospherededicated and kind staffChristian values integrated into curriculum
Address
6101 Princeton Glendale Road, Liberty Twp, OH
Phone
(513) 785-2855
Country Day School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Country Day School Inc receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, trustworthy environment, and engaging activities like field trips. However, one parent reported a concerning incident involving a bus driver's reckless driving and unprofessional response to complaints.

caring and trustworthy staffengaging field tripslong-term satisfaction (7+ years)
Address
45960 North Ridge Rd., Amherst, OH
Phone
(440) 988-5421
University Of Toledo Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1932 Birchwood Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 530-6710
Holy Trinity Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1825 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 382-4088
Montessori Community School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Montessori Community School for its exceptional staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong leadership under director Beth Wells. All reviewers report feeling confident in their children's safety, care, and educational development. The facility is noted for being clean, well-organized, and offering engaging activities including field trips and summer programs.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstrong communication with parentsclean and bright facilities
Address
621 Country Club Dr, Newark, OH
Phone
(740) 344-9411
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 caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, organized curriculum, and strong communication as key strengths. The center successfully accommodates children with diverse needs, including developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges.

Caring and welcoming staffdaily communication and photo updatesorganized curriculum with activity tracking
Address
99 Oak Meadow, Pataskala, OH
Phone
(740) 927-8283
World Of Wonderment Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Parents consistently praise World of Wonderment for exceptional care, attentive staff, and clean facilities. The center is highlighted for responsive communication, organized curriculum, and compassionate handling of children with special needs and behavioral challenges. Multiple reviewers report their children are thriving and feel relieved knowing their kids are in capable hands.

caring and welcoming staffdaily updates and communication with parentsorganized curriculum
Address
395 S High St, Pataskala, OH
Phone
(740) 927-3572
Paul And Carol David Ymca
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Parents praise this YMCA facility highly for its cleanliness, well-maintained equipment, and quality staff. The child care program receives positive feedback, with parents noting friendly staff and children enjoying the youth lobby and swim lessons. Classes and aquatics programs, particularly swim instruction, are consistently highlighted as excellent.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffquality swim lessons and aquatics program
Address
7389 Caritas Circle Nw, Massillon, OH
Phone
(330) 830-6275
Adventure Place Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1516 Edison St. Nw, Uniontown, OH
Phone
(330) 877-0418
Alliance Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Members praise the Alliance Family YMCA for its clean, modern facility with excellent equipment and strong community atmosphere. Staff consistently receives positive feedback for being friendly and helpful. The facility has undergone recent improvements and offers diverse amenities including a well-maintained pool with quality lifeguards.

Clean and modern facilityfriendly and helpful staffgood equipment variety
Address
205 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH
Phone
(330) 823-1930
Paul And Carol David Ymca - Strausser Site
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its cleanliness, well-maintained equipment, and friendly staff. The childcare program and swim lessons receive specific recognition for quality instruction. Members appreciate the variety of classes and activities available for all ages.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffquality swim lessons and aquatics program
Address
8646 Strausser St Nw, Massillon, OH
Phone
(330) 316-4858
Kids Academy Of Copley
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kids Academy of Copley receives mostly positive reviews praising the clean facility, caring staff with good retention, structured curriculum, and welcoming atmosphere. However, two negative reviews report that children were abruptly dismissed from the program, with one parent citing issues with special needs accommodation and staff prioritization.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and caring staff with long tenurestructured curriculum and organized classrooms
Address
3745 Copley Road, Copley, OH
Phone
(330) 666-8293
Kids Play INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
388 S Main St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 253-2373
Jerry Shaw Jewish Community Center Of Akron
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise the Jerry Shaw Jewish Community Center as an excellent facility with caring staff and diverse amenities. The early childhood program receives particular acclaim for cleanliness, engaging activities, and parent communication via a daily photo/notes app. Members appreciate the inclusive community atmosphere and multiple recreational options.

caring and attentive staffclean facilityindoor and outdoor pools
Address
750 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 835-0044
Firestone Park Ymca-Rimer Clc
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

This YMCA facility in Akron receives consistently high praise for its small, intimate community atmosphere where staff know members by name and create a family-like environment. Members appreciate the friendly staff, well-maintained equipment, and lack of crowds, though they note the facility is older and smaller compared to other nearby YMCAs.

friendly and welcoming staffsmall intimate community feelno wait times for equipment
Address
2370 Manchester Road, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 724-1255
Firestone Park Ymca School Age & Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise the Firestone Park YMCA for its friendly, family-like atmosphere and personalized staff attention. The facility is smaller and less crowded than other nearby YMCAs, allowing members to easily access equipment without wait times. While the building is older, reviewers highlight the quality equipment, cleanliness, and diverse programs for all ages.

Friendly and welcoming staffsmall and uncrowded facilityquality equipment
Address
350 E Wilbeth Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 724-1255
World Of Wonderment
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

World of Wonderment receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations. Parents highlight caring staff, organized curriculum, clean facilities, strong communication, and individualized attention to children's needs including behavioral and developmental support.

Caring and welcoming teachersdaily updates and communication with parentsorganized curriculum
Address
709 Deacon St, Hebron, OH
Phone
(740) 739-2738
The Ccw Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
585 Sanderson Avenue, Campbell, OH
Phone
(330) 755-7041
Shawnee State University Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Shawnee State University, not a children's daycare center. Reviews praise the university's friendly atmosphere, affordable tuition, quality programs, and facilities, but do not assess childcare services.

Affordable tuition and scholarshipswelcoming faculty and staffquality academic programs
Address
1240 Third Street, Portsmouth, OH
Phone
(740) 351-3252
Sinclair College Childhood Education Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This listing appears to be for Sinclair Community College rather than a daycare center. All reviews discuss college experience, academics, facilities, and tuition rather than childcare services. The Google profile may have been incorrectly categorized or linked.

None applicable - reviews are about a collegenot a daycare
Address
140 S Perry St, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 512-2234
Cambridge Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews praise the Cambridge YMCA Preschool as a well-maintained facility with excellent staff and a variety of programs. Parents appreciate the preschool program, activities for kids, fitness classes, and overall family-friendly environment. The facility is noted for being spacious and less crowded than competitor gyms.

Great preschool programvariety of activities for kidsfriendly and professional staff
Address
1301 Clairmont Ave, Cambridge, OH
Phone
(740) 432-4600

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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.