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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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Smart Start Academy Child Care & Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Smart Start Academy receives highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the caring staff, smooth transitions, and well-maintained facility, multiple other parents report witnessing staff yelling at children, physical handling (grabbing, pushing, dragging), and unprofessional behavior.

Caring and attentive staffstrong communication about child incidentssmooth transition process
Address
444 W Harding Rd, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 505-0880
Kids & Giggles
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kids & Giggles receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff's dedication, care, and developmental impact on children, while a smaller group reports serious concerns about billing practices, incident reporting transparency, and child welfare issues.

Dedicated and caring staffstrong developmental outcomes (reading readinesssocial and linguistic development)
Address
647 East Bowman Street, Wooster, OH
Phone
(330) 264-1155
Malvern School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3242 Coral Rd Nw, Malvern, OH
Phone
(330) 308-9939
Heaven Sent Children'S Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Heaven Sent Children's Academy II receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming home-like environment. Parents report excellent communication, flexible policies, and children who are happy, safe, and learning. The facility appears to foster strong relationships between staff, children, and families.

caring and professional staffexcellent communicationclean facility
Address
5624 Gender Rd, Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 920-2229
Heaven Sent Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Heaven Sent Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, home-like environment with excellent staff communication and a welcoming atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, safe, well-fed, and learning while feeling like part of a family. The facility is noted for its professionalism, flexibility, and strong relationships between staff and families.

Warm and caring staffexcellent communicationfamily-like environment
Address
5616 Gender Rd., Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 920-2229
Timberlane Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2131 Timber Ln, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 278-0689
Whetstone Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
406 Bank St, Mount Gilead, OH
Phone
(419) 774-5556
Maysville O Tags
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parent reviews are highly polarized, with some praising the daycare as excellent while others criticize management and care quality. Two parents gave top ratings with minimal detail, while three gave low ratings citing poor management, lack of concern for serious issues, and disorganization.

Highly recommended by some parentsparent pick-up available
Address
3715 Panther Dr, Zanesville, OH
Phone
(740) 453-0754
Lewis Little Folks INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
21000 Brookpark Ms Llf-1, Brookpark, OH
Phone
(216) 433-5264
Fatima Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Fatima Child Enrichment Center is a community center with religious affiliation offering fitness facilities and various services. Reviews are mixed, with positive feedback about cleanliness and staff helpfulness, but significant complaints about food pantry eligibility requirements and poor customer service responsiveness.

Clean facilitypleasant atmospherehelpful staff
Address
6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 391-5375
St. Paul'S Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
276 E Bagley Road, Berea, OH
Phone
(440) 243-1144
Lyndhurst Com Presbyterian Church Child Enrich Cente
Church Daycare
3.7

Lyndhurst Community Presbyterian Church Child Enrichment Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, educational programming, and safe environment. However, two negative reviews cite administrative issues and safety concerns that contrast sharply with the predominantly favorable feedback.

Experienced and stable staff with low turnoverstructured play-based learning environmentproject-based activities
Address
5312 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, OH
Phone
(440) 442-2333
Carpenter Center @ The Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
71 Carpenter Road, Mansfield, OH
Phone
(419) 522-2711
Small World Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
290 E Second St, Ottoville, OH
Phone
(419) 453-3944
Kids Kare Kent Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1435 E. Main St, Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 673-6217
Nova Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
9111 W Bentbrook Lane, Athens, OH
Phone
(740) 592-3744
St.John'S Hilltop Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

St. John's Hilltop Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. The majority of parents praise caring staff, responsive communication, and positive learning experiences. However, significant concerns have been raised about diaper documentation, allergy management, and overall organization.

caring and helpful staffresponsive to concernseffective communication with parents
Address
5520 Fremont Pike, Stony Ridge, OH
Phone
(419) 837-2223
Willow Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
17700 Beaver, Grand Rapids, OH
Phone
(419) 832-5437
For Kids' Sake
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1245 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Boardman, OH
Phone
(330) 726-6878
Kiddie Daycare And Preschool-Howland
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3990 North River Road, Howland, OH
Phone
(330) 856-9393
Luv N Care Children'S Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2264 Wilson Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 851-5222
St Thomas Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
100 Miami Avenue, Terrace Park, OH
Phone
(513) 831-6908
Tlc Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
935 W Bigelow, Findlay, OH
Phone
(419) 420-9894
Around The Clock INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

AROUND THE CLOCK INC receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Most positive reviews praise kind staff, creative learning environment, and good classroom sizes. However, negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including improper adult-to-child ratios, injuries to infants, and alleged inconsistent incident reporting.

Kind and collaborative staffcreative learning environmentart and writing activities
Address
20613 Sr 37, Mt Blanchard, OH
Phone
(419) 694-1164
Grove City Parks & Recreation - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Grove City Parks & Recreation offers well-maintained facilities and programs with helpful staff. Most parents praise the quality of instruction, cleanliness, and variety of activities. Some concerns exist about overcrowding on weekends and specific program scheduling issues.

Helpful and professional staffwell-maintained facilitiesquality instruction in sports programs
Address
2259 Home Rd, Grove City, OH
Phone
(614) 871-6330
Kids Klub Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kids Klub Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising teacher quality, communication, and developmental progress in children. However, one negative review raises concerns about staff professionalism, hygiene, and handling of a traumatized child. The facility appears to be closing or has closed recently.

Teacher quality and caring staffexcellent communication with daily activity reportsdevelopmental progress (vocabulary
Address
5521 Groveport Rd, Groveport, OH
Phone
(614) 409-9130
Discovery Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4970 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 895-0055
Amherst Kiddie Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
7684 Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH
Phone
(440) 984-4499
Hilltop Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
121 W. Wood Street, Malvern, OH
Phone
(330) 863-0444
Hannah'S Child Development Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Hannah's Child Development Center II in E. Cleveland receives mixed reviews with a 3.7/5 rating. Multiple parents praise the attentive staff, educational focus, and activities, while others report serious safety and behavioral concerns including inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff conduct, and food quality issues.

Attentive and friendly staffstrong educational focusdirector involvement and support
Address
1831 Lee Blvd, E. Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 268-6706

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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.