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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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Childtime Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Childtime Children's Center in Bedford receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, learning environment, and communication. However, one parent reported negative experiences with a toddler teacher, staff behavior issues, and an abrupt dismissal without proper communication from management.

Caring and patient staffstrong learning curriculumopen communication with parents
Address
270 Best St, Bedford, OH
Phone
(440) 439-3051
Little Feet Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Feet Childcare in Broadview Heights receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff and safe, clean environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, genuine teacher-child relationships, and children's enthusiasm about attending.

Caring and loving teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationclean and organized facility
Address
8161 Broadview Rd, Broadview Hts, OH
Phone
(440) 838-1880
Children First Of Cleveland
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Children First of Cleveland receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents regarding staff warmth, child development, and curriculum quality. However, several parents report significant concerns about administrative leadership, communication issues, and inadequate support for children with special needs and disabilities.

Warm and caring staffstrong child development and learning outcomesclean facilities
Address
615 W Superior Plaza Lvl, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 787-4530
The Children'S Home Of Cincinnati School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

The Children's Home of Cincinnati School Age Program receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise the supportive staff, specialized services, and therapeutic care for children with significant needs, others report concerns about inconsistent quality, lack of age-appropriate classroom separation, limited curriculum delivery, and communication issues.

Knowledgeable and caring staffspecialized services and therapydiagnosis and medication support
Address
5050 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 272-2800
Ivy'S Unique Kids INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
2065 Schappelle Lane, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 742-4897
Kiddy Kare Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Kiddy Kare Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the caring teachers, clean environment, and educational focus. However, one parent raised concerns about parking lot management and enforcement of parking rules at the facility.

Caring and patient teachersclean facilitywelcoming environment
Address
4807 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 242-3760
Sugar Creek
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

These reviews are not for a daycare center but rather for a trucking/logistics facility in Washington C.H., Ohio. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, efficient loading/unloading processes (typically under 1 hour), and convenient overnight parking availability. Check-in procedures at the guard shack are straightforward and well-organized.

Friendly and polite staffquick unloading times (under 1 hour)overnight parking available
Address
2101 1/2 Kenskill Ave, Washington C H, OH
Phone
(740) 333-3959
Kids Advancing Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids Advancing Academy in Lakewood receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff communication, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about staff responsiveness to children's emotional needs, safety supervision, and administrative communication.

Friendly and helpful staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility with nice playground
Address
2150 Warren Rd, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 712-7985
Willow Bee Child Care & Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Willow Bee Child Care & Learning receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the warm, caring staff and children's strong development and happiness. One parent raised concerns about inadequate supervision during an outdoor activity at a park.

Caring and invested teachersstrong child development and learning outcomeswarm and professional staff
Address
28 Lackey Old State Road, Delaware, OH
Phone
(740) 369-1974
Rainbow Acres Educ Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Rainbow Acres receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the clean facilities, caring staff, educational activities, and owner involvement. However, four parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, safety incidents, bullying mishandling, and insufficient staffing.

clean facilitiescaring and friendly staffowner involvement
Address
115 Portage St, Oak Harbor, OH
Phone
(419) 898-1310
Wonderful World Of Kids INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

WONDERFUL WORLD OF KIDS INC receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's care, individualized attention to children's development, cleanliness, security, and family-like atmosphere. Negative reviewers cite late fee policies, staff behavioral concerns, inconsistent communication, billing discrepancies, and abrupt dismissals of children.

Staff kindness and attentiveness to childrenindividualized learning supportclean facility with securi
Address
1290 Nw Washington Boulevard, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 868-8500
East End Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

These reviews are not about the daycare program, but rather the YMCA fitness facility itself. Reviewers consistently praise the gym equipment, pool, cleanliness, and friendly staff. The facility is described as welcoming and well-organized.

Friendly and accommodating staffextensive gym equipmentpool
Address
730 Lake St, Madison, OH
Phone
(440) 428-5125
Childscape Learn & Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

CHILDSCAPE LEARN & GROW receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight friendly staff, engaging environment, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Negative reviews document child neglect incidents, lack of supervision, administrative dishonesty, medication errors, and safety failures.

friendly and professional staffengaging environment with toys and activitieschildren e
Address
3151 Whitewood St Nw, North Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 966-9700
Fair Play Family Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Fair Play Family Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and quality educational programs. Multiple families report long-term enrollment across multiple locations with high satisfaction.

friendly and caring staffquality educationclean and organized facility
Address
344 Gail Ave Ne, Massillon, OH
Phone
(330) 832-7529
A Place To Grow Daycare Center And Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

A Place to Grow Daycare receives mostly positive feedback praising staff warmth, safety, cleanliness, and educational environment. However, two negative reviews cite significant concerns: sudden price increases without adequate notice and poor staff behavior including rudeness and favoritism toward children.

Caring and nurturing staffclean and safe facilitystrong communication with families
Address
115 W St Clair St, # A, Eaton, OH
Phone
(937) 456-2500
Creative World Of Learning - Huber Sat
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
5013 Nebraska Ave, Huber Heights, OH
Phone
(937) 237-5555
Ywca Kids Place At Hawthorne
Before or After School Daycare
3.5
Address
5001 Far View Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 882-8738
Ywca Kids Place At Mcvay
Before or After School Daycare
3.5
Address
270 S Hempstead, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 882-6846
Connected Pathways Early Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Connected Pathways Early Learning Centers in Columbus receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise hands-on teaching, cleanliness, and family-like staff treatment, while negative reviews cite serious safety concerns including bottle burn incidents, forced feeding, and claims of neglect and unqualified staff.

hands-on teachingclean facilitycaring and friendly staff
Address
2753 Northland Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 707-6761
Edwards Creative Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Edwards Creative Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and strong developmental programs. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about bus driver supervision and staff attentiveness. The majority of reviews highlight long-term enrollment and family satisfaction with the center's care.

Caring and friendly staffattentive to children's needsstrong developmental activities
Address
3858 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 492-8977
Little Steps Big Steps Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Little Steps Big Steps Daycare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and hands-on owner Asyia. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and treated like family members. The center is noted for its structured learning environment, flexible hours, and family-friendly activities.

caring and professional staffhands-on ownerstrong educational foundation
Address
4375 Professional Parkway, Groveport, OH
Phone
(614) 836-6070
Perkins Playhouse & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Perkins Playhouse has mixed reviews with strong polarization. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring, professional staff, educational activities, and safe environment. However, two parents gave 1-star ratings citing communication issues with management, concerns about child safety and peer interactions, inconsistent staff behavior, and poor responsiveness after withdrawal.

friendly and professional staffeducational activitiesengaged with children
Address
1700 Courtright Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 338-0075
The Children'S Palace Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

The Children's Palace Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the mother-daughter ownership, cleanliness, safety, organization, and individual attention to children's behavioral development. Negative reviews cite concerns about owner rudeness, inconsistent discipline standards, inadequate heating, food provision issues, aggressive enforcement of health policies, and poor customer service.

Clean and organized facilitycaring and patient staffchildren show behavioral improvement
Address
10205 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 651-1886
Ywca Kids Place At Alcott
Before or After School Daycare
3.5
Address
7117 Mount Royal, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 865-9482
Id Creative And Performing Arts Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

ID Creative and Performing Arts Academy is a performing arts center that receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise the welcoming community, enthusiastic staff, and opportunities for young performers to gain stage experience, others express concerns about hidden costs, last-minute requests, and perceived favoritism toward older/more experienced children.

Welcoming and enthusiastic staffgood for beginner performersinclusive casting with roles for all children
Address
10870 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 742-3569
Destiny Childcare & Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Destiny Childcare & Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the educational curriculum, safety, professional staff, and developmental progress of their children. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including alleged physical punishment, staff dishonesty, unprofessional behavior, and inconsistent treatment of children.

Educational focus and structured curriculumchild safety and developmentprofessional atmosphere
Address
5550 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 731-5437
All Around Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

All Around Children in Canton receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight excellent staff communication, safe environment, engaging curriculum, and strong personal connections between teachers and children. Children are reported to be excited about attending and show significant developmental growth.

Knowledgeable and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsdaily updates via app
Address
2701 Maret Street, Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 453-3000
Jackson Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
9687 Portage St Nw, Massillon, OH
Phone
(330) 497-8885
Salineville Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.5
Address
110 E Main St, Salineville, OH
Phone
(330) 679-2544
Hhwp Head Start- Forest Center
Headstart Programs
3.5
Address
111 East Dixon Street, Forest, OH
Phone
(419) 273-2317

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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.