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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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Romake Bilingual Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
1357 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, OH
Phone
(614) 759-8710
Double Sweet Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
1501 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH
Phone
(440) 574-1891
The Byrd Nest Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

The Byrd Nest Childcare has highly polarized reviews, with current parents praising the staff, cleanliness, and care quality, while former parents report rude and unprofessional staff, poor communication, inflexible policies, and unhappy children. The facility appears to have significant inconsistency in service quality and customer interactions.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityregular communication and photo updates
Address
2684 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH
Phone
(740) 653-9900
Ymca Early Learning Center-Colerain
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

YMCA Early Learning Center-Colerain has mixed reviews with significant concerns. Some parents praise caring staff and positive experiences, while others report serious allegations of abusive behavior toward children and inadequate support for children with disabilities or neurodivergence.

caring and easy-going staffpositive child experiencesinformative communication
Address
9550 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 385-8281
Schein Bright Academy Ltd
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Schein Bright Academy receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and staff stability. While some parents praise child care quality and fair pricing, multiple reviewers report serious issues with administrative handling of behavioral problems, high staff turnover, poor communication between shifts, and staff who are dismissive of parental concerns.

Fair pricingchild engagement and nurturing caresome caring teachers
Address
14120 Zion Rd, Thornville, OH
Phone
(740) 242-5030
St. Anthony'S Head Start
Headstart Programs
2.8
Address
243 South Seventh St., Steubenville, OH
Phone
(740) 314-8083
Cambridge Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
7172 Taylorsville Rd, Huber Heights, OH
Phone
(937) 236-4328
Brighteyes Childcare Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

BrightEyes Childcare Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff behavior and professionalism. While some parents report noticeable improvements in their children's learning and praise the owner Donna, multiple reviewers describe rude and unprofessional interactions with staff both in-person and over the phone, including an incident involving a staff member yelling at a crying child.

Noticeable improvement in child's learningcaring staffprofessional owner (according to some)
Address
3635 Lee Road, Shaker Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 751-8807
Brighteyes Childcare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

BRIGHTEYES CHILDCARE CENTER II has highly polarized reviews. Two parents whose children attend report excellent care and noticeable developmental improvements. However, three reviews describe serious concerns including inappropriate staff behavior toward children and unprofessional communication from staff and ownership.

Educational instruction and child developmentcaring staff toward enrolled childrenprofessional ownership
Address
12402 Buckeye Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 561-3244
Fairfield Educational Building
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Fairfield Educational Building receives polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff, learning environment, and peace of mind. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about inadequate support for children with special needs and behavioral challenges, resulting in abrupt dismissals.

Caring and friendly staffsafe and nurturing environmentlong-term enrollment retention
Address
1748 Happy Valley Dr, Fairfield, OH
Phone
(513) 829-3390
Brighteyes Childcare Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Brighteyes Childcare Center III receives mixed reviews. Parents with children enrolled praise the facility's teaching quality, care, and professionalism of owner Donna. However, multiple callers report poor phone communication experiences and one visitor witnessed concerning staff behavior toward a child.

Educational improvement in childrencaring staffprofessional owner
Address
3887 Lee Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 299-7972
Amanda'S Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Amanda's Garden receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with children showing significant social and emotional growth. Staff are praised for being caring, patient, and accommodating to individual needs. However, one parent reported serious concerns about lice infestations, inadequate handling of children with ADHD, and poor sanitation in certain areas.

Kind and patient staffchildren show emotional growth and happinessclean facility overall
Address
6709 Cleveland Rd, Ravenna, OH
Phone
(330) 296-3934
Wonderland Of Learning School Age Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
1221 Ridgewood Dr, Bowling Green, OH
Phone
(419) 354-9500
Wonderland Of Learning Infant & Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
1235 Ridgewood Drive, Bowling Green, OH
Phone
(419) 354-9500
Cub Early Learning Academy (Millvale)
Headstart Programs
2.8
Address
3301 Beekman Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 591-2003
Heavenly Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Heavenly Kids has extremely polarized reviews. A small group of long-term parents praise the center's family-oriented approach, communication, and care quality. However, the majority of recent reviews report serious concerns including overcrowding, lack of educational programming, unprofessional staff behavior, poor hygiene practices, and inadequate supervision.

Excellent communication with parentsfamily-oriented approachquality care for infants and toddlers
Address
17150 Broadway, Maple Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 587-1880
Learning To Grow II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
21640 Miles Rd, North Randall, OH
Phone
(216) 518-0800
Amicus Childrens Learning Centers LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
2569 St. Leo Place, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 681-4000
3 Hearts Learning Institute & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

3 Hearts Learning Institute receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise convenient location, friendly and patient staff with consistent energy levels, and children's attachment to workers. Negative reviews cite poor supervision, safety concerns, unprofessional conduct, lost items, extended pick-up delays, inconsistent holiday closures despite 24/7 claims, and staff indifference to children's needs.

Convenient locationfriendly and patien
Address
1001 Indiana Ave., Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 469-8844
Smart Start Academy Child Care & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
2105 Kenton Street, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 505-0044
A & D Day Care And Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

A & D Day Care and Learning Center has received highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the friendly staff, well-behaved children, and affordable pricing with extended hours (6am-12am), multiple parents report serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, inappropriate language toward children, poor owner attitude, and inadequate nap scheduling for preschool-aged children.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffwell-behaved childrenextended hours (6am-12am)
Address
1049 Infirmary Rd, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 263-4447
Centerville Safe Care INC
Before or After School Daycare
2.7

Reviews are highly inconsistent, ranging from 5-star praise for responsive management and staff during emergencies to 1-star complaints about neglect, understaffing, and poor hygiene. The facility appears to have undergone recent management changes that some families appreciate, but others report serious care deficiencies including medication errors, inadequate cleaning, and insufficient patient attention.

Responsive staff during emergenciesnew management improveme
Address
10168 Sheehan Rd, Centerville, OH
Phone
(937) 885-6230
Genesis Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Genesis Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews with a stark divide between satisfied and dissatisfied parents. Long-term families praise the quality of care, communication, and staff dedication, while recent reviewers report serious concerns including multiple biting incidents, inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, and poor staff communication. The center appears to have either significant operational inconsistencies or a decline in service quality.

Attentive staff who treat children like their ownfrequent communication with parentsmultiple meals provided daily
Address
534 Taylor Street, Zanesville, OH
Phone
(740) 453-4959
Amazing Adventures
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Amazing Adventures receives mixed reviews with one highly positive account praising staff support and patience, but multiple negative reviews citing safety concerns, lack of supervision, poor facility conditions, and unprofessional management. Parents report children sustaining unexplained injuries, inadequate outdoor shade, dirty facilities, and insufficient educational structure.

Supportive and patient staffresponsive to parent concerns
Address
1053 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles, OH
Phone
(330) 544-8008
Findlay Ymca Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
231 E Lincoln St, Findlay, OH
Phone
(419) 422-3174
Wee Care Day Care And Learning Centre
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Wee Care has highly polarized reviews, with some parents praising staff care and security features, while others report serious concerns including understaffing, inadequate supervision, improper handling of children, refusal to provide meals, and discriminatory treatment of children with behavioral or developmental needs.

Caring and personable staff (especially administrator Tonya)fingerprint security systemaffordable pricing
Address
1145 Niles Cortland Rd Nw, Warren, OH
Phone
(330) 856-1313
Hsd Academy Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
1336 Courtright Rd., Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 947-0618
Noah'S Ark East
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Noah's Ark East has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Positive reviews praise kind and knowledgeable staff, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including staff rudeness, unsafe sleeping practices, poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, physical altercations with the owner, and inappropriate discipline methods.

Staff kindness and knowledgeowner goes above and beyond for childrenchildren appear happy at pickup
Address
1011 East Main St, Newark, OH
Phone
(740) 349-7063
Capable Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Capable Kids receives polarized reviews. Current and former parents praise the specialized care for children with special needs, noting significant developmental progress and individualized attention. However, multiple prospective parents report severe communication problems, with the owner being unresponsive to phone calls, emails, and voicemails for extended periods, and one allegation of staff bullying.

Specialized care for special needs childrenhigh staff-to-st
Address
2722 N.Holland-Sylvania, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 346-8269
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
2.6
Address
55707 Industrial Dr, Bridgeport, OH
Phone
(740) 635-0853

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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.