How many child daycare & preschools daycares are in Alliance, Ohio?

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Alliance, Ohio, out of 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

What is the average rating of daycares in Alliance?

Based on parent reviews, daycares in Alliance have an average Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

How do I choose the right daycare in Alliance?

When choosing a daycare in Alliance, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Ohio's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Ohio) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Alliance?

Alliance offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

What is the average cost of daycare in Ohio?

Daycare costs in Ohio typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Alliance for current pricing.

Are daycares in Alliance licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in Alliance must be licensed by Ohio's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Alliance, OH — Compare 7+

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Alliance

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.

1
First Baptist Nursery School And Child Care Center
4.49 score
4.8(8)
1659 W State St, Alliance, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children
Parents consistently praise First Baptist Nursery School for its attentive, caring staff and strong emphasis on safety and learning. The facility offers well-utilized indoor and outdoor play areas with thoughtfully planned educational activities. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming, loving environment.
Safety focuscomprehensive learning planscaring and hardworking staffindoor and outdoor play areas
2
Alliance Family Ymca
4.16 score
4.2(20)
205 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children
Members praise the Alliance Family YMCA for its clean, modern facility with excellent equipment and strong community atmosphere. Staff consistently receives positive feedback for being friendly and helpful. The facility has undergone recent improvements and offers diverse amenities including a well-maintained pool with quality lifeguards.
Clean and modern facilityfriendly and helpful staffgood equipment varietystrong community feel
3
Stark County Community Action Agency Head Start/Alli
4 score
4(20)
321 N. Franklin Street, Alliance, OH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 136 children
Parents praise the staff's knowledge, helpfulness, and genuine advocacy for clients. Most appointments are completed quickly, though scheduling appointments can be difficult and time-consuming. The agency effectively assists with utility bills, rent, and emergency needs despite being underfunded.
Friendly and knowledgeable staffquick appointment completiongenuine advocates for clientseffective assistance with utilities and bills
4
The Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center
3.78 score
3.6(6)
205 S. Union Ave, Alliance, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
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 teacherssome staff members are friendly

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Alliance

4.5 - 5.0

1

4.0 - 4.4

3

3.0 - 3.9

1

Below 3

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Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Alliance, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

Headstart Programs

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Alliance zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
44601	8	4.2	1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Alliance (80–136 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Alliance based on parent reviews

First Baptist Nursery School And Child Care Center

4.8(8)

1659 W State St, Alliance, OH

Parents consistently praise First Baptist Nursery School for its attentive, caring staff and strong emphasis on safety and learning. The facility offers well-utilized indoor and outdoor play areas with thoughtfully planned educational activities. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming, loving environment.

Safety focuscomprehensive learning planscaring and hardworking staff

Alliance Family Ymca

4.2(20)

205 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH

Members praise the Alliance Family YMCA for its clean, modern facility with excellent equipment and strong community atmosphere. Staff consistently receives positive feedback for being friendly and helpful. The facility has undergone recent improvements and offers diverse amenities including a well-maintained pool with quality lifeguards.

Clean and modern facilityfriendly and helpful staffgood equipment variety

Alliance Early Learning School At South Lincoln

4.4(1)

285 W Oxford St, Alliance, OH

One parent reports a multi-generational connection to the center, noting they attended as a child and their children and stepdaughter also went there. No specific complaints or operational details are provided in the available feedback.

multi-generational attendancefamily continuity

The Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center

3.6(6)

205 S. Union Ave, Alliance, OH

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

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Alliance, Ohio

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Alliance, Ohio, making up 88% of the 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Alliance have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.25 stars. Our analysis covers 63 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Alliance, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Alliance, OH

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