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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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Sarahann'S Learning Unlimited
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

SARAHANN'S LEARNING UNLIMITED receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple long-term parents praise the caring staff, supportive owners Sarah and Ann, and strong teacher-child relationships. However, several recent reviews cite serious concerns including staff changes since new ownership in January, health issues, financial disputes, alleged inappropriate staff conduct, and an unreported injury incident.

Caring and attentive teacherssupportive ownersstrong teacher-child bonds
Address
3898 Lattimer St, Hilliard, OH
Phone
(614) 771-7790
Sunshyne Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Sunshyne Early Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Long-term clients praise the family-owned center for professional care, school preparation, and a positive learning environment. However, some prospective parents reported poor customer service experiences, particularly with female staff members, including lack of follow-up communication and unwelcoming behavior.

Family-ownedprofessional carestrong early learning skills
Address
1713 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, OH
Phone
(614) 868-3950
Rising Stars Childcare Enrichment Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Rising Stars Childcare Enrichment Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the professional, patient staff, clean facility, educational enrichment, and the owner's caring approach. One reviewer noted areas for improvement in professionalism and accessibility of materials for older children.

Patient and professional staffclean facilityeducational support
Address
4750 Turney Road, Garfield Hts., OH
Phone
(216) 848-1103
All Star Academy Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

All Star Academy Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong relationships their children form with teachers and peers. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor child treatment, staff rudeness, and a dangerous bus driver incident.

Kind and professional staffchildren enjoy attendingstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
5992 Westerville Rd, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 899-0035
Totally Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Totally Kids Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, quality curriculum, and use of technology for daily updates. However, two negative reviews cite unprofessional handling of a situation and concerns about the owner's demeanor toward staff and children.

Supportive and nurturing staffsmall class sizesquality curriculum
Address
2345 Ferguson Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 906-7565
The Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

The Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center has a mixed reputation. While some parents report their children are happy and feel at peace leaving them there, multiple recent reviews cite serious concerns including staff turnover, a past incident of child neglect in 2016-2017, unprofessional behavior, and allegations of physical harm to children. The facility appears to serve as the primary full-service daycare option in Alliance for younger children.

Children enjoy attendingparents report peace of mindlong-standing facility with some experienced full-time teachers
Address
205 S. Union Ave, Alliance, OH
Phone
(330) 821-1377
Educare Academy IV Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Educare Academy IV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the professional and caring staff who help children learn and thrive. Parents highlight the safe environment, individual attention from teachers, and developmental progress. One parent expressed concern about outdoor play policies in cold weather despite parental objection.

Professional and caring staffsafe environmentchildren feel secure
Address
806 Starr Avenue, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 693-7550
Old West End Daycare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Old West End Daycare Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, educational focus, and reliable hours. One parent reported serious concerns about abuse, segregation, and neglect at the facility. The majority of reviews highlight children's enthusiasm for attending and strong learning outcomes.

Caring and well-trained staffclean facilityeducational programming
Address
1723 Broadway, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 724-3191
Hopes & Dreams Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Hopes & Dreams Childcare Center for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from structured educational programming. Multiple parents emphasize feeling comfortable and supported by the facility.

Caring and patient staffsafe and clean environmentwelcoming atmosphere
Address
4490 Norquest Blvd, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 707-4911
Hopes & Dreams Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Hopes & Dreams Preschool and Daycare for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress through the center's curriculum. Parents feel comfortable and supported, with staff maintaining open communication about their child's well-being.

Friendly and patient staffsafe and clean facilitieseducational curriculum
Address
33 N. Wickliffe, Austintown, OH
Phone
(330) 793-8260
Buttercups Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Buttercups Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, professional staff, skilled teachers, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. However, a minority of reviews raise serious concerns about staff behavior, including alleged physical aggression toward children and unprofessional conduct.

Clean facilityprofessional staffskilled teachers
Address
6510 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 665-0481
A 2 Z Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
190 Woodrow Avenue, Saint Clairsvil, OH
Phone
(740) 699-0200
Children'S Learning Adventure Childcare Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Centers for its warm, family-oriented environment and high-quality educational programs. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and genuinely invested in each child's development, with strong communication and organization throughout the facility. The center is noted for its security measures, enriching activities, and low teacher turnover.

Warm and welcoming environmentcaring and attentive staffstrong educational curriculum with special activities (art
Address
8110 Market Place Drive, West Chester, OH
Phone
(513) 893-7067
Learning To Grow Cec
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Learning to Grow CEC in Cleveland receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the clean facility, caring and experienced staff, structured curriculum, and individualized attention to children's development and special needs.

Clean and well-maintained facilityexperienced and nurturing staff with low turnoverstrong academic curriculum and learning activities
Address
5309 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 431-4000
The Smucker Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare facility. The reviews describe a J.M. Smucker Company distribution/receiving center in Orrville, Ohio, covering topics such as shipping/receiving procedures, parking, security check-in, staff politeness, and product quality. This appears to be a data mislabeling error.

Fast check-in and unloading processpolite and helpful staffarmed security present
Address
327 North Mill Street, Orrville, OH
Phone
(330) 684-8575
Prep Academy Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Prep Academy Schools receives mostly positive reviews from parents praising the educational focus, caring staff, and child development. However, one parent reported a serious safety concern involving inadequate supervision of an infant. The facility is licensed by the Department of Education rather than Job and Family Services, which parents note emphasizes educational programming.

Educational curriculum for all agesloving and caring teacherscreative activities and art projects
Address
3812 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH
Phone
(614) 818-0502
Northwood Esc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
600 Lemoyne Rd, Northwood, OH
Phone
(419) 691-2601
Kids Care Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids Care Academy receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise the teachers, facility atmosphere, and engaging environment, while negative reviews cite chronic cancellation of scheduled activities, inadequate facilities (no playground, gym, specialized teachers), poor classroom maintenance, and concerns about staff experience and child engagement.

Dedicated and amazing teachersengaging classroom environmentfun activities (playground bikes
Address
3400 Kohr Boulevard, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 478-3269
Ohio University Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
Building 27, Athens, OH
Phone
(740) 593-1819
Riverside Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.6

Riverside Head Start has mixed reviews with limited feedback. One parent expressed strong satisfaction, while others raised serious concerns about property maintenance, management conduct, and safety issues in the surrounding area.

Positive learning environment
Address
17800 Parkmount, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 267-4731
Looking Glass Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Looking Glass Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the educational curriculum, enrichment activities, staff engagement, and family involvement. However, several parents report serious concerns including billing/payment mishandling, management unprofessionalism, child safety incidents, and compliance violations.

Comprehensive lesson plans shared with parentsSpanish and enrichment classesfrequent family events
Address
1393 Mogadore Rd, Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 676-0347
Kids 'R' Kids Quality Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise KIDS 'R' KIDS Mason for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere. The facility is noted for maintaining cleanliness, offering age-appropriate activities, and providing security features like webcams and keypad entry. Multiple reviewers highlight that staff go above and beyond in their dedication to the children's development and wellbeing.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitywelcoming management team
Address
7439 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH
Phone
(513) 398-9944
Peace Of Our Savior Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
1025 Cliffside Dr, New Carlisle, OH
Phone
(937) 849-9374
Clinton - Massie Prime Time
Before or After School Daycare
3.6
Address
2556 Lebanon Rd, Clarksville, OH
Phone
(937) 289-9081
Sonshine Christian Preschool And Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Sonshine Christian Preschool has mixed reviews with strong praise from most recent families highlighting caring teachers, welcoming environment, and family-oriented leadership under new administration. However, older reviews cite concerns about disorganization, curriculum inconsistency, inadequate kindergarten preparation, and unprofessional administrator conduct.

Caring and attentive teachersfamily-like environmentwelcoming atmosphere
Address
909 W Locust Street, Wilmington, OH
Phone
(937) 382-0904
World Of Love Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

World of Love Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise for teacher dedication and care quality, but concerns about management professionalism, overcrowding in some rooms, and pricing. Parents appreciate the nurturing environment while some report operational issues and management inconsistencies.

Dedicated and passionate teachershigh quality care and educationloving and nurturing environment
Address
3121 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH
Phone
(937) 293-8123
Creative World Of Learning - Huber Main
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
5030 Nebraska Ave, Huber Heights, OH
Phone
(937) 236-6116
Child First Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Child First Day Care for exceptional, family-like care and a clean, well-maintained facility. Staff are described as patient, qualified, and genuinely invested in children's development across academics, social skills, and emotional growth. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction, with some traveling significant distances to maintain enrollment.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitystrong teacher-child relationships
Address
116 Westchester Drive, Austintown, OH
Phone
(330) 270-0168
Kiddy Kare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kiddy Kare Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews from parents, with staff praised for being caring and patient. Children are reported to be engaged in learning and enjoy attending. One review raises concerns about parking lot management and enforcement of parking rules.

Caring and patient teachersclean facilitywelcoming environment
Address
1375 Tennessee Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 242-9700
Le Chaperon Rouge Co INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise The Nest (formerly Le Chaperon Rouge) for its strong leadership under director Ms. Grace, dedicated and caring teaching staff, and quality curriculum that supports child development across multiple areas. Children are reported to be happy, excited about attending, and building meaningful relationships with teachers and peers. The facility is clean, well-organized, and provides daily updates to parents.

Responsive and caring leadershipwarm and welcoming staffstrong child development outcomes
Address
6010 Kruse Dr, Solon, OH
Phone
(440) 248-3219

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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.