
Browse 5,417 daycare centers across Ohio. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 3,743 |
| Headstart Programs | 274 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 394 |
| Before or After School | 1,006 |
Showing 5,417 results
One parent reports that their daughter made tremendous progress and loved her year of preschool, while another criticizes the preschool staff for failing to acknowledge or greet parents during drop-off and pickup. A separate review incorrectly identifies the location as a middle school rather than a childcare center.
One parent highlights the kindness and involvement of teachers and office staff, while another notes support for children with special needs. However, a separate experience cites significant administrative difficulties, specifically an inability to schedule a child assessment due to unanswered calls.
These reviews appear to be primarily about the Cuyahoga Falls area and apartment living rather than daycare services. Most reviewers praise the neighborhood as nice, newly remodeled, and family-friendly. A few concerns are mentioned regarding limited daycare availability and occasional behavioral issues among older children in the community.
Reviews praise Montpelier School's modern facilities, friendly staff, and educational quality. Parents appreciate the nice building layout, good class sizes, and variety of extracurricular activities. One safety concern was noted regarding visibility on stairs.
Creative World of Learning - Union receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, quality learning activities, and strong leadership under administrator Ms. Alicia. The center is noted for low staff-to-child ratios, cleanliness, and visible child engagement.
One parent highlights the center's love, patience, and support for children with sensory disorders, noting it as a valuable resource in the inner city. However, the reviewer points out that the facility is currently full for infant care, preventing enrollment for additional children.
Parents praise Montpelier Nursery School's facilities, staff, and educational quality. Reviews highlight the nice building, helpful staff, and positive learning environment. Most reviewers gave top ratings, though one safety concern was raised regarding visibility during stage changes.
Parents consistently praise Crayons Academy for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. The center is particularly noted for accommodating children with special needs and creating a safe learning space. All recent reviews are 4-5 stars, with parents expressing strong satisfaction and loyalty to the facility.
One parent describes their son's enthusiastic daily attendance and strong relationships with teachers, while another highlights the director's resourcefulness in supporting family integration and child development. However, a separate review reports serious allegations of discriminatory behavior by a staff member named Lindsey, including verbal abuse and harassment of individuals with disabilities.
One parent describes an extremely negative experience, stating they would give zero stars if possible and labeling the facility the worst daycare ever.
Primrose School of Centerville receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the clean facilities, outdoor play, friendly staff, and engaging programs, reporting happy and safe children. However, two parents reported serious concerns about staff conduct, inadequate transitions between classrooms, and unresponsive leadership when issues were raised.
One parent reports a highly positive experience with consistent care and excellent teachers for their infants, while another grandparent confirms their grandchildren enjoy the program. In contrast, a single review strongly advises against enrollment, labeling the facility as awful and horrible.
One parent describes a highly positive experience, noting small class sizes and wonderful teachers who prioritize the children's well-being over profit. The reviewer reports immediate improvements in their son's social, emotional, and cognitive development within the first month.
One parent reports that their children are very happy with the care, while another who toured the facility was impressed by the location and staff. However, a separate reviewer states that the center is not equipped to handle children with special needs.
Bluffton Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.3/5. Parents praise the caring teachers and children's developmental progress, though some express concerns about pricing, educational focus, and management professionalism.
Tomorrow's Child Preschool and Learning Center in Hilliard receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff engagement, strong school readiness preparation, and a family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report improved drop-off experiences and positive long-term development outcomes for their children.
Columbus Montessori Education Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents and serious concerns from others. Most positive reviews highlight engaged children, skilled teachers, and effective Montessori methods, while negative reviews cite behavioral management issues, pressure to seek autism diagnosis for typical toddler behavior, and unprofessional staff interactions.
King's Kids Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong leadership, safe environment, and educational support as key strengths. Many families have used the center for multiple years and would recommend it to others.
Wonder Years Childcare in Brunswick receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring and knowledgeable staff, clean facility, strong communication, and engaging activities. Parents express high confidence in their children's safety and happiness at the center.
Opinions at Little Flower Learning Center are sharply divided, with one parent describing it as wonderful and caring, while others report severe dissatisfaction with staff competence and facility management. Specific complaints include a lack of support for distressed children, administrative failures regarding billing and access codes, and unreturned calls.
Early Childhood Enrichment Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the enriching curriculum, kind staff, facilities, and family involvement. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns about communication failures, unprofessional behavior from staff (particularly in the Sunshine Room), unresponsiveness to parent requests, and lack of proper care and attention.
Feedback for EBC CHILDCARE CENTER AND PRESCHOOL is mixed, with one parent calling it the best place in Cleveland while another describes it as a bad daycare for children. A third review cites a positive experience due to the presence of music, though the overall rating reflects significant disagreement among the few reviewers.
One parent highlights the facility's cleanliness and professional management, while another calls it the greatest daycare ever. In contrast, a single review strongly criticizes the staff's rudeness and unprofessionalism, suggesting the center should be investigated for safety concerns.
Feedback for Kiddy Grove West Day Care Center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting engaging activities and supportive teachers, while others report serious concerns regarding staff professionalism and child safety. Specific complaints include allegations of verbal abuse, inadequate food portions, and unsafe playground conditions, alongside claims of discriminatory hiring and management practices.
Parents consistently praise South YMCA SACC for its exceptional staff, cleanliness, and variety of programs including gymnastics, soccer, and childcare. The facility is described as family-friendly with caring, engaging employees who go above and beyond. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong member satisfaction and loyalty.
A parent with two children highlights the staff's personable nature and the engaging, Montessori-style environment, while another notes the convenient hours and active learning. However, one review reports significant concerns regarding staff responsiveness to physical aggression among students.
Little Miss & Mister Inc receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and safe environment, with long-term families expressing strong loyalty. However, other parents report significant concerns about staff rudeness, poor communication, lack of compassion, and inadequate infant care following a change in ownership.
Giggles & Wiggles Incorporated receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff, quality of care, and communication via the Brightwheel app, reporting their children enjoy attending. However, some parents report serious concerns about internal communication and inventory management of supplies.
The Play and Learn Express receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and helpful staff, reliable care, and summer field trips. However, one parent reported serious concerns about the center's ability to accommodate a child with special needs and alleged dismissive treatment when attempting to unenroll.
Page 74 of 181· 5,417 results