Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Akron, OH
Compare 84 child daycare & preschools in Akron. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Akron, Ohio at a glance
- Programs
- 84
- Avg rating
- 4.33/5
- Parent reviews
- 759
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 28
Akron has 84 licensed child daycare & preschools with 759 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.28 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 44333 (avg 4.83 stars), while 44312 has the largest selection (15 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Akron
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Miracle Child Daycare Center LLC4.8 score5(20)
847 Crouse Street, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Miracle Child Daycare Center in Akron receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by owner Yvette Lloyd. Parents consistently report feeling complete peace of mind with their children's care, safety, and development. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong parent communication, and special attention to individual needs including special needs children.
Caring and professional staffclean and w - 2Lakeview Christian Preschool4.71 score5(12)
4613 S Main St, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
NOTE: The reviews provided are for Lakeview Christian Church, not the preschool/daycare program. Reviews praise the welcoming community, engaging worship services, and spiritual growth opportunities. Parents consistently express feeling uplifted and forming meaningful connections.
Welcoming and friendly peopleengaging worship servicesBible-based teachingyouth and study groups - 3Riverside Alliance Day Care Center4.65 score4.9(13)
2303 S. Main Street, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This listing appears to be mislabeled - the reviews describe a church facility in Akron, Ohio, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere, quality of biblical teaching, and diverse worship services offered at the location.
Welcoming and loving communityLGBTQIA+ and multicultural friendlyknowledgeable and clear teachingquality music programs - 4Hope Lutheran Preschool4.62 score5(8)
999 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Hope Lutheran Preschool in Akron, Ohio receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient teaching staff and high-quality educational program. Parents consistently report their children thrived academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten. Families appreciate the balance of structured learning and play, attentive individualized care, and regular communication through the preschool app.
Kind and patient teachershigh educational standardsbalanced play-based and academic learningstrong kindergarten preparation - 5Rosa'S Playhouse4.62 score5(8)
359 S. Arlington, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 9 children
Rosa's Playhouse is consistently praised by parents as a caring, family-oriented daycare with dedicated staff who treat children as their own. Parents highlight the educational curriculum, special activities, small personal setting, and 24-hour availability. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and significant positive development in their children.
caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereeducational curriculumspecial events and activities - 6St Sebastian4.56 score4.7(20)
352 Elmdale Ave, Akron, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Sebastian is a Catholic parish in Akron, Ohio that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, beautiful church architecture, quality clergy, and family-friendly atmosphere. Reviews highlight the Traditional Latin Mass offerings and excellent facility maintenance.
welcoming communitystunning architecturequality priestsfamily-friendly environment - 7Lakemore United Methodist Nursery School4.56 score4.7(20)
1536 Flickinger Rd, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Reviews highlight the church's community involvement and welcoming atmosphere. However, most reviews appear to reference the church facility itself rather than the nursery school program specifically. Parents praise the friendly staff and community services offered.
Friendly and welcoming staffstrong community involvementfamily-oriented atmospherehosts community events and services - 8Eastgate Preschool4.55 score5(6)
671 Canton Road, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children
Eastgate Preschool receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight excellent, caring teachers (particularly Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Stephens), strong educational outcomes, and successful kindergarten preparation. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and plan to continue using the facility.
Dedicated and kind teachersstrong academic learningchildren enjoy attendingfield trips - 9Community Christian Preschool4.5 score5(5)
3260 Cormany Rd, Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children
Community Christian Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, well-organized staff and intentional individualized approach to child development. Parents consistently highlight the quality of the learning curriculum, enrichment activities, and strong kindergarten preparation. Families report their children love attending and feel the staff treat them like family.
caring and kind staffwell-organizedindividualized attention to each childenrichment and special activities - 10Le Chaperon Rouge4.48 score4.6(20)
286 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd., Akron, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Le Chaperon Rouge (also referred to as The Nest School) for its clean, welcoming facility and caring, attentive staff. Reviews highlight the thoughtful curriculum, strong communication with parents, and genuine care shown toward children. All reviewers report their children are happy, thriving, and treated like family.
Clean and organized facilitykind and caring staffthoughtful curriculumexcellent daily communication with parents
Rating Distribution
Based on 59 daycares with Google ratings in Akron
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 759 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Akron, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Akron zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44333 | 7 | 4.83 | 4 | |
| 44319 | 9 | 4.78 | 4 | |
| 44313 | 10 | 4.57 | 4 | |
| 44305 | 7 | 4.47 | 2 | |
| 44306 | 14 | 4.42 | 5 | |
| 44312 | 15 | 4.39 | 4 | |
| 44314 | 6 | 4.1 | 0 | |
| 44310 | 5 | 4.03 | 1 | |
| 44320 | 15 | 4 | 2 | |
| 44307 | 5 | 3.43 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Akron (7–320 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
22
Large
76–150 children
19
Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Akron based on parent reviews
Miracle Child Daycare Center LLC
847 Crouse Street, Akron, OH
Miracle Child Daycare Center in Akron receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by owner Yvette Lloyd. Parents consistently report feeling complete peace of mind with their children's care, safety, and development. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong parent communication, and special attention to individual needs including special needs children.
Lakeview Christian Preschool
4613 S Main St, Akron, OH
NOTE: The reviews provided are for Lakeview Christian Church, not the preschool/daycare program. Reviews praise the welcoming community, engaging worship services, and spiritual growth opportunities. Parents consistently express feeling uplifted and forming meaningful connections.
Riverside Alliance Day Care Center
2303 S. Main Street, Akron, OH
This listing appears to be mislabeled - the reviews describe a church facility in Akron, Ohio, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere, quality of biblical teaching, and diverse worship services offered at the location.
Rosa'S Playhouse
359 S. Arlington, Akron, OH
Rosa's Playhouse is consistently praised by parents as a caring, family-oriented daycare with dedicated staff who treat children as their own. Parents highlight the educational curriculum, special activities, small personal setting, and 24-hour availability. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and significant positive development in their children.
Lakemore United Methodist Nursery School
1536 Flickinger Rd, Akron, OH
Reviews highlight the church's community involvement and welcoming atmosphere. However, most reviews appear to reference the church facility itself rather than the nursery school program specifically. Parents praise the friendly staff and community services offered.
Eastgate Preschool
671 Canton Road, Akron, OH
Eastgate Preschool receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight excellent, caring teachers (particularly Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Stephens), strong educational outcomes, and successful kindergarten preparation. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and plan to continue using the facility.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Akron, Ohio
Akron offers a diverse landscape of 84 childcare and preschool facilities, catering to various age groups and educational philosophies. Parents frequently highlight clean environments, quality equipment, and welcoming atmospheres as key factors in their satisfaction. The 44333 zip code stands out as a particularly strong neighborhood, boasting an impressive average rating of 4.83 stars across its six local centers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Akron have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 59 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.73 stars. Our analysis covers 759 parent reviews. Parents in Akron most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, friendly and welcoming staff, and caring staff.
When choosing a daycare in Akron, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents consistently praise the Firestone Park YMCA for its friendly, family-like atmosphere and personalized staff attention. The facility is smaller and less crowded than other nearby YMCAs, allowing members to easily access equipment without wait times. While the building is older, reviewers highlight the quality equipment, cleanliness, and diverse programs for all ages.
- Address
- 350 E Wilbeth Rd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 724-1255
YMCA HOPE CHILD CARE has overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental progress across all age groups from infants through pre-K. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries to their child and lack of communication from staff.
- Address
- 475 Ohio Street, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 434-5900
Wonder World Infant Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, maternal staff and strong communication with families. However, one parent reported concerns about discrimination and lack of patience toward a child with developmental delays. The center appears to provide good care for typically developing infants, though experiences may vary.
- Address
- 1360 East Ave, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 535-4750
- Address
- 1407 Malasia Rd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 784-3706
One parent describes the staff as loving, caring, and down-to-earth, while another criticizes them as hypocritical and not down-to-earth.
- Address
- 1010 South Hawkins Avenue, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 208-0222
Little Discoverers STEM Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring environment and dedicated staff. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and make strong academic progress, with many noting successful transitions to kindergarten. The facility is recommended for its accessible administration, patient teachers, engaging learning programs, and family activities.
- Address
- 10 W Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 252-0898
One parent describes the center as having sweet, caring providers with a good learning environment, while another reports severe issues including unprofessionalism, billing disputes, and safety concerns. The latter review alleges inadequate care for infants, including exposure to secondhand smoke, poor hygiene, behavioral modeling, and neglect of feeding and hygiene needs.
- Address
- 2355 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (234) 334-3744
- Address
- 2095 W Market St, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 864-4685
- Address
- 5625 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 283-2927
Nicole's Nest receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Several parents praise the experienced staff, cleanliness, educational activities, and caring environment, while others report significant concerns about staffing ratios, illness management, inconsistent policies, staff professionalism, and facility operations.
- Address
- 534 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 835-1840
Out of the Box Behavioral Solutions LLC specializes in serving children with autism and behavioral needs. Most reviewers praise the staff's expertise and compassionate approach, though some parents report significant difficulties reaching the facility by phone and obtaining necessary information.
- Address
- 1011 Gorge Blvd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 375-1660
Once Upon A Daycare & Preschool Center in Akron, Ohio receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the owner Rosie and her staff for their care, educational activities, and strong communication with families. Parents report their children are happy, thriving academically and socially, and well-prepared for school transitions.
- Address
- 1033 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd., Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 990-1466
The Growing Patch has highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the staff's loving care, communication, curriculum, and family-like treatment of children. However, three parents report serious concerns including child mistreatment, abuse, neglect, unsanitary conditions, and unsafe food practices.
- Address
- 1180 Slosson St., Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 836-8655
A Beautiful Child's Preschool & Daycare in Akron receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring staff, educational preparation for kindergarten, and personalized attention to each child. The center is noted for affordability, transportation services, nutritious meals, and engaging activities including field trips and summer programs.
- Address
- 1449 Brittain Rd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 798-1100
ABACUS Child Care Centers in Akron receives sharply divided reviews. Positive reviews praise good development monitoring, nutritious meals, caring teachers, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Negative reviews describe inadequate supervision, unresponsive staff, unprofessional behavior, and lack of incident reporting.
- Address
- 839 S. Arlington, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 773-4200
Reviews are highly polarized, with 5 positive reviews praising staff, child development, and a welcoming environment, and 5 negative reviews citing inadequate supervision, staff disrespect, lack of incident reporting, and neglect of individual children's needs. Parents report significant improvements in recent years, though serious concerns about infant care quality persist.
- Address
- 1037 Wyley Ave, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 773-4200
One parent describes the facility as wonderful and expresses strong affection for the location. Conversely, a single review assigns a low rating with a comment referencing New Albany football, offering no specific details regarding childcare quality.
- Address
- 390 W Crosier St, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 252-9271
Feedback for Wonder World CDC is mixed, with one parent praising the staff and academic preparation while others report significant issues with management professionalism and inclusive care. Specific complaints highlight a hostile work environment, alleged discrimination against children with developmental delays, and concerns regarding unpaid staff and lack of organizational structure.
- Address
- 688 Diagonal, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 374-0702
- Address
- 275 South Firestone Blvd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 785-3476
- Address
- 210 East North St., Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 983-5573
- Address
- 444 Darrow Road, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 724-1255
- Address
- 1222 West Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 724-1255
- Address
- 2283 Windemere Ave, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 724-1255
- Address
- 775 Copley Rd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 258-9014
- Address
- 1020 Hartford Avenue, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 376-1335
- Address
- 92 North Union Street, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 697-7364
- Address
- 605 N. Revere Road, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 618-2357
- Address
- 910 Eller Ave, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 785-0164
- Address
- 1160 Winhurst Dr, Akron, OH
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 665 Garry Rd, Akron, OH
- Phone
- (330) 761-7911
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