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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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Ymca Child Care @ Whipple Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
4800 12th St Nw, Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 936-7015
Head Start At David Bacon
Headstart Programs
4
Address
181 Strecker Drive, Tallmadge, OH
Phone
(330) 572-8535
The Bostic Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4
Address
2975 Kingston Ave, Grove City, OH
Phone
(614) 279-6356
Little Learners Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5670 Winneste Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 641-2273
Tiny Tots Kiddie Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3050 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 662-8687
Tree House Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
949 Harrison Ave, Harrison, OH
Phone
(513) 845-4095
The Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4238 Sunset Boulevard, Steubenville, OH
Phone
(740) 264-3333
Great Day Of Madison INC. Dba Great Day Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Great Day Child Care Learning Center's Perry location for its caring, flexible staff and clean facility. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with strong parent-staff communication. The center is highly recommended by families who have attended for multiple years.

Friendly and caring staffFlexible scheduling optionsClean facility
Address
2471 Hubbard Road, Madison, OH
Phone
(440) 428-5993
A Rainbow'S Treasure
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4725 Dorr St, Toledo, OH
Phone
(567) 312-8190
North Terrace Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
4
Address
1420 Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, OH
Phone
(740) 453-2750
North Central State College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield, OH
Phone
(419) 755-5600
North Canton Ymca Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents report mixed experiences at North Canton YMCA Child Development Center. Most reviewers praise the staff professionalism, curriculum, and child development, while a minority of reviewers cite serious concerns about incident reporting transparency, staff attentiveness, and administrative responsiveness.

Kind and knowledgeable staffprofessional environmentclean and organized classrooms
Address
315 N Main Street, North Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 305-5437
Glory Hallelujah Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1010 South Hawkins Avenue, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 208-0222
Green Family Ymca: Greenwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Green Family YMCA Greenwood receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising the preschool and pre-K programs, knowledgeable teachers, and inclusive family amenities. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and unique benefits like swim lessons and gym memberships included with enrollment. One concern raised is the high cost of swim lessons compared to other regional YMCAs.

Excellent and responsive teachersstrong academic and social-emotional developmentclean facility
Address
2250 Graybill Rd, Uniontown, OH
Phone
(330) 840-9010
Little Discoverers Stem Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Discoverers STEM Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring environment and dedicated staff. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and make strong academic progress, with many noting successful transitions to kindergarten. The facility is recommended for its accessible administration, patient teachers, engaging learning programs, and family activities.

Warm and caring environmentpatient and friendly staffeffective academic preparation
Address
10 W Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 252-0898
Precious Moments Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2355 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(234) 334-3744
King Kennedy Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
2511 E. 61st St., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 431-9547
Vaughn E. Hairston Ymca Head Start/Afterschool
Headstart Programs
4

Parents praise the Urbancrest YMCA as a small, non-overwhelming facility with friendly staff, good amenities including a pool, and strong community focus. The center is noted for being less crowded than other YMCA locations and welcoming to families and seniors alike. One concern raised involved early closing practices and occasional staff attitude issues.

Small and non-crowded atmospherefriendly and helpful staffpool and swimming lessons available
Address
3500 First Avenue, Urbancrest, OH
Phone
(614) 539-1770
Leads Head Start Buckeye Lake
Headstart Programs
4
Address
10920 Mill Dam Road, Buckeye Lake, OH
Phone
(740) 928-3500
Alta Head Start Rockford Village
Headstart Programs
4
Address
1406 Dogwood Dr, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 750-7136
Educare Academy Vi Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise EDUCARE ACADEMY VI for its caring, engaged staff and welcoming environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, with parents appreciating the educational activities, communication about their child's day, and genuine care provided by teachers.

Caring and engaged staffeducational activities and daily varietywelcoming environment
Address
111 Indiana Street, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 254-4000
Kids 2 Treasure
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2880 Laskey, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 474-5344
Learning Ladders Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1017 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 720-4308
Making A Difference 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
347 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 720-0056
Our Little Angels Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Our Little Angels Daycare receives mostly positive reviews with 6 five-star ratings praising staff care, communication, and child development. However, two one-star reviews cite serious concerns about child safety, supervision, and inadequate communication regarding injuries and behavioral issues.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent daily communication via photos/videos/appsstrong teacher-parent relationships
Address
4428 Secor Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
(567) 312-8220
Sensational Kids Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Sensational Kids Too receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, communication, and special education services. However, some parents express concerns about curriculum quality and academic rigor compared to current standards.

Special education services (OTPTspeech therapy)
Address
6128 Merger Dr, Holland, OH
Phone
(419) 724-5434
Son-Shine Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5701 Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 882-4814
Ymca Child Development Center @ Byrnedale
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
3635 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 381-7980
Daycare Discoveries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
8035 Flyer Drive, Maria Stein, OH
Phone
(419) 925-3025
Kidz Watch Centerville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Kidz Watch Centerville for exceptional staff care, child development focus, and safe, clean facilities. The daycare is noted for flexibility, affordability, nutritious meals, and responsive management. Multiple families have been long-term clients and highly recommend the center.

Caring and qualified staffengaging educational activities and enrichment programsclean and well-maintained facility with good security
Address
101 E Alex Bell Rd., Centerville, OH
Phone
(937) 350-1001

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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.