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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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Learn 'N Play Of Wooster
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Learn 'N Play of Wooster receives mixed reviews with five 5-star ratings praising staff structure, child development, and caring teachers, but two 1-star ratings cite serious concerns including health/safety incidents, inadequate communication, nutritional issues, and alleged unprofessional staff conduct. The majority of reviewers highly recommend the center, though the negative reviews raise significant concerns about incident reporting and parent communication.

Str
Address
243 S Bever St, Wooster, OH
Phone
(330) 263-9139
Kiddie Korner & Childcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kiddie Korner receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff's kindness, professionalism, and communication. However, several serious concerns have been raised regarding child safety, staff conduct, and vehicle operation.

Kind and patient staffgood communication with parentssafe environment
Address
2768 S. Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 759-1952
Love'S Learnng Loft LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Love's Learning Loft for its clean, spacious facility, caring staff, and strong educational focus. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner's personal attention, excellent communication, and genuine care for children's development. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing high satisfaction and willingness to recommend the center.

Clean and well-maintained facilitydedicated building with age-appropriate classrooms and playgroundsstrong security measures (key fob access)
Address
6720/6740 Center Street, Mentor, OH
Phone
(440) 731-1947
Brownstone Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Brownstone Day School receives consistently positive feedback from parents and guardians who praise the caring, attentive staff and educational programs. Parents highlight strong communication, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and eager to attend. The facility is noted for helping working parents feel confident in their children's care.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent communicationeducational and fun activities (pool
Address
18225 Sloane Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 221-1470
Bright Start Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
4477 E 131st St, Garfield Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 662-0036
Athens Church Of Christ Preschool
Church Daycare
3.9

Athens Church of Christ Preschool receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the caring staff and developmental benefits for their children, one reviewer reported serious concerns about child neglect and inadequate supervision.

Caring and compassionate staffchild development and learningconfident in staff quality
Address
785 W Union St, Athens, OH
Phone
(740) 594-6404
Springboro Child Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Springboro Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the friendly staff, affordable pricing, and quality summer programs and field trips. However, one parent reported a negative experience with a teacher's harsh communication style and their child's distress, leading them to withdraw after two weeks.

friendly and caring staffaffordable compared to other centersquality summer programs and field trips
Address
90 Edgebrook Drive, Springboro, OH
Phone
(937) 748-2034
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Rainbow Child Care Center (operating as BrightPath) in Maineville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, clean facility, strong leadership, and child development outcomes. Parents report their children are happy, thriving, and reluctant to leave each day.

Caring and nurturing staffDirector Mary's leadership and empathyclean and well-maintained facility
Address
120 Grandin, Maineville, OH
Phone
(513) 583-9200
The Robin'S Nest Daycare & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
510 Columbia Street, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-0767
Huber Heights Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Reviews are mixed, with most praising the facility's amenities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. However, one parent specifically noted concerns about the daycare being understaffed and poorly equipped to handle certain children. Several reviewers also mentioned issues with crowding, misleading hours, and inconsistent staff professionalism.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffextended hours
Address
7251 Shull Road, Huber Heights, OH
Phone
(937) 236-9622
Little Angels Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Angels Daycare & Preschool receives mixed reviews with several parents praising the facility's caring staff, cleanliness, and educational programs, while others report concerns about staff training, curriculum quality, and negative behavioral impacts on their children since new ownership. Most positive reviewers highlight staff kindness, reasonable pricing, and their children's enthusiasm for attending.

caring and kind staffclean facilityreasonable pricing
Address
80 East Parkview Drive, Brookville, OH
Phone
(937) 833-3365
Salem Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Salem Christian Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Most reviewers praise the Christ-centered education, caring teachers, and academic growth, while a smaller group criticizes financial practices and expulsion policies. The facility appears to excel in curriculum and spiritual development but faces concerns about administrative decisions.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic curriculumspiritual and character development
Address
6500 Southway Road, Clayton, OH
Phone
(937) 832-2711
Rainbow Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Rainbow Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong teacher-child relationships. However, two negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including injuries and lack of transparency. The center has a 3.9/5 Google rating based on recent reviews.

Caring and loving staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsfamily-oriented environment
Address
350 Three Rivers Parkway, North Bend, OH
Phone
(513) 941-2555
School Of Creative Children II LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

School of Creative Children II LLC receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational quality, and family-like atmosphere. Most reviews highlight children's academic advancement and strong emotional bonds with teachers. One negative review raised concerns about diaper rash incidents.

Caring and attentive staffchildren academically advancedfamily-like environment
Address
3443 Northbend Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 979-4311
Our Play Station And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
520 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 252-2600
Forest Park Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Forest Park Christian School is a center-based facility in Columbus, Ohio with strong academic reputation and Christian values integration. Most parents praise the caring staff, learning outcomes, and school environment, though a few report concerns about bullying and conflict resolution in after-school programs.

Academic advancementChristian education at child's levelcaring and family-like staff
Address
5600 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 888-5282
Agape Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
4501 E 131st St, Garfield Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 429-0395
Wade Park Childcare Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Wade Park Childcare Academy receives mixed reviews averaging 3.9/5 stars. Parents praise the cleanliness, food quality, and friendly staff, with positive mentions of holiday events and activities. However, some reviews lack specific daycare details, and at least one parent indicated they would not return.

Clean facilitygood foodfriendly staff
Address
9300 Wade Park Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 421-1488
Scribes & Scribblers Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Scribes & Scribblers receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for extended periods. Parents highlight the caring, skilled staff, extensive amenities, and nurturing environment that supports child development and creates lasting family connections.

Caring and skilled staffsafe environmentextensive amenities (two in-ground pools
Address
14101 Uhlin Drive, Middleburg Hts, OH
Phone
(440) 884-5437
Murtis Taylor Child Enrichment School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Parents praise Murtis Taylor Child Enrichment School Age Program for its community resources, friendly staff, and positive atmosphere. One parent reported frustration with the payee department's unresponsiveness and unprofessional communication.

Community resourcesgreat staffhelpful services
Address
13411 Union Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 283-4400
Kathy'S Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kathy's Little Angels receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a loving, clean, and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable and excited to attend. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, affordable pricing, flexible hours, and strong communication. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction, with some having attended for 5+ years and noting positive developmental progress in their children.

caring and dedicated st
Address
9724 Ravenna, Twinsburg, OH
Phone
(330) 405-4443
Sharon Hill Preschool & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
1275 Kemper Meadow Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 851-3338
New Dawn Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

New Dawn Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.9/5. The majority of reviews are highly positive, praising the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and quality care. However, recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about inconsistent nursing care, inadequate monitoring of residents with medical needs, and communication issues with staff.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and compassionate staffexcellent physical th
Address
865 1/2 E Iron Ave, Dover, OH
Phone
(330) 343-8880
Room To Grow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Room to Grow Preschool receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the owners, staff, and overall care environment, describing it as a nurturing space where children thrive academically and emotionally. However, a small number of negative reviews cite communication issues, staff unprofessionalism, and poor customer service.

Caring and loving staffowners genuinely invested in children's wellbeinggood academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
3325 Euclid Hts Blvd, Cleveland Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 397-7666
Child'S Play Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
11795 Pickerington Road, Pickerington, OH
Phone
(614) 833-1836
West Chester Christian Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

West Chester Christian Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, nurturing staff and school-based curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents consistently praise the teachers' dedication and daily communication about their children's activities. One parent raised concerns about the daycare's snow closure policy, which they feel is premature and causes hardship for working families without refunds or credits.

Caring and nurturing staffexperienced and long-standing teachersengaging activities and curriculum
Address
7951 Tylersville Rd, West Chester, OH
Phone
(513) 777-2193
The Westover Preparatory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Westover Preparatory School receives mixed feedback. Most parents praise the teaching quality, staff, and facilities, including offerings like swim lessons. However, serious concerns have been raised about staff conduct, inadequate management response to incidents, and hygiene issues.

Quality kindergarten and Pre-K instructionswim lessons offeredcaring and awesome teachers
Address
855 Stahlheber Rd, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 867-4006
St Peter'S United Church Of Christ Preschool
Church Daycare
3.9

St. Peter's United Church of Christ Preschool in Amherst, Ohio receives mostly positive reviews from parents whose children attend, praising the teachers, clean facilities, and affordable tuition. However, several reviews allege serious financial misconduct, claiming the church misappropriated preschool funds and forced experienced teachers to resign en masse in 2021.

Friendly and welcoming teachersclean and colorful classroomsaffordable tuition
Address
582 Church St, Amherst, OH
Phone
(440) 985-1972
Little Sprouts Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Sprouts Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising professional staff, live camera access, and communication with parents. However, two negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, poor camera functionality, lack of educational programming, and discriminatory unenrollment practices.

Professional and caring stafflive security cameras for parent monitoringdetailed daily updates and communication at pickup
Address
4014 Elmhurst, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 754-1057
Ymca Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the YMCA Child Development Center for its well-maintained facilities, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and positive impact on children's development. The center offers diverse programs and amenities including a clean pool, fitness classes, and recreational activities for families. Some concerns have been raised about maintenance issues including mildew in shower areas and occasional equipment problems.

Staff are friendly and knowledgeablechildren show improvement in behavior and speechclean and warm pool with floaties provided
Address
1000 North St, Fremont, OH
Phone
(419) 332-9622

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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.