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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.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school3,743
Headstart Programs274
Religious / Church Based Daycare394
Before or After School1,006

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🎨 Preschools 652✝️ Christian Daycare 215🌱 Montessori 102🎒 After School Programs 40⛪ Catholic Daycare 23🕊️ Baptist Daycare 22👶 Infant & Toddler 15📚 Kindergarten 14🏠 In-Home Daycare 8🌍 Bilingual Daycare 4

All Daycare Centers in Ohio

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Ms. Shelly'S Place Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
3221 W. Siebenthaler, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 281-1400
True Care Early Childhood Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
4215 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 221-9043
Adorable Angels Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

Adorable Angels Academy has received exclusively negative reviews citing serious safety and management concerns. Parents report staff negligence including frequent smoking breaks, missing children's belongings, inadequate supervision, bullying issues left unaddressed, and a bus driver engaging in unsafe driving practices. The facility has faced state complaints and reportedly asked a family not to return rather than addressing ongoing staff issues.

One review mentioned one teacher was halfway decent
Address
27701 Euclid Ave., Euclid, OH
Phone
(216) 261-3232
Heaven'S Little Inspirations
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
3767 Community College Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 450-2955
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
505 North Main Street, Springboro, OH
Phone
(937) 748-4414
Miami Valley Cdc-St. Joseph
Before or After School Daycare
1
Address
819 Kenton Street, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 322-0514
St Aloysius Child Care Cleveland
Church Daycare
1
Address
653 E 109th St, Cleveland, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Countyside Ymca Schoolage
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1618 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, OH
Phone
(513) 228-2092
Broadway Kids Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
213 North Broadway, Spencerville, OH
Phone
(419) 647-6609
Athens Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
Address
507 Richland Ave, Athens, OH
Phone
(740) 592-1124
West Salem Headstart Center
Headstart Programs
1
Address
99 E Buckeye St., West Salem, OH
Phone
(419) 853-3242
Wee Care Day Care & Learning Centre
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
801 Kentwood Dr., Boardman, OH
Phone
(330) 726-1422
Faith House Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
2002 E. 28th Street, Lorain, OH
Phone
(440) 277-9840
Noah'S Ark Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
2203 Meister Rd, Lorain, OH
Phone
(440) 960-5363
Berea Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
1
Address
226 Front St, Berea, OH
Phone
(440) 239-1750
Shepherd Of The Ridge Lutheran Prechool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
34555 Center Ridge Rd, N. Ridgeville, OH
Phone
(440) 327-1032
Mi'King'S & Queen'S House Of Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1831 W.Bancroft, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 214-1089
Champions - Lee Eaton
Before or After School Daycare
1
Address
115 Ledge Road, Northfield, OH
Phone
(330) 908-3749
Happy Kids Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
4152 1/2 West Broad St, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 589-0876
Ymca Child Care At Elmhurst
Before or After School Daycare
1
Address
4530 Elmhurst, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 475-0020
Precious Little Ones Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
498 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 747-3797
Dominion Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6810 Blacklick Eastern Road, Pickerington, OH
Phone
(614) 377-9263
Sheltering Arms Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1029 S Broad St, Lancaster, OH
Phone
(740) 653-5734
Xjfs Test Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4200 E Fifth Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 752-0735
Ymca Kipp Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parent reviews are mixed. Most reviewers (6 five-star ratings) praise the curriculum, caring staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment, reporting significant developmental progress in their children. However, negative reviews (3 low ratings) cite inconsistent staffing, poor front desk customer service, inadequate nutrition planning, and unresponsive administrative processes.

Age-appropriate activitiesskilled teachersclean and safe facilities
Address
2800 Inspire Drive, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 706-3300
Ywca Kids Place At Annehurst
Before or After School Daycare
Address
925 W Main St, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 224-9121
Ywca Kids Place At Cherrington
Before or After School Daycare
Address
522 Cherrington Road, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 224-9121
Ywca Kids Place At Mark Twain
Before or After School Daycare
Address
799 E Walnut St, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 882-8799
Ywca Kids Place Peace Lutheran
Church Daycare
Address
455 Clark State Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 627-1233
Ywca Kids Place At Robert Frost
Before or After School Daycare
Address
270 N Spring Rd, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 882-2584

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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.