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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Aurora, OH

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Aurora. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Aurora, Ohio at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
30
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Aurora has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 30 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 44202 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Aurora

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. 1
    Young Explorers LLC
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    59 E Garfield, Aurora, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children

    Young Explorers LLC in Aurora consistently receives 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and Montessori-based education. Parents report their children show significant developmental growth, love attending, and benefit from strong communication via the daycare app. The center offers flexible scheduling, optional enrichment activities, and meal services.

    Kind and loving staffclean and well-organized facilityMontessori education approachdaily updates and pictures via app
  2. 2
    Aurora Children'S Early Learning Center
    4.12 score
    4.2(8)

    216 E Garfield Road, Aurora, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children

    Aurora Children's Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews from satisfied long-term families who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong community feel. However, a few recent reviews highlight concerns about illness management policies, staff turnover communication, food quality, and responsiveness to inquiries.

    Caring and dedicated staffwarm family-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationshipsregular outdoor play and physic

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Aurora

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.7avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Aurora zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
442027
4.7
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Aurora (27–153 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Aurora based on parent reviews

Young Explorers LLC

4.9(20)

59 E Garfield, Aurora, OH

Young Explorers LLC in Aurora consistently receives 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and Montessori-based education. Parents report their children show significant developmental growth, love attending, and benefit from strong communication via the daycare app. The center offers flexible scheduling, optional enrichment activities, and meal services.

Kind and loving staffclean and well-organized facilityMontessori education approach

My First School

5(2)

79 E Mennonite Road, Aurora, OH

Parents highlight the staff's genuine care for students and families, noting the facility is clean, safe, and welcoming. Reviewers appreciate the small class sizes, reasonable pricing, and positive atmosphere, with one child expressing excitement about daily learning. The few reviews so far mention accepting teachers and a friendly environment without citing any specific drawbacks.

caring staffclean facilitysafe environment

Aurora Children'S Early Learning Center

4.2(8)

216 E Garfield Road, Aurora, OH

Aurora Children's Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews from satisfied long-term families who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong community feel. However, a few recent reviews highlight concerns about illness management policies, staff turnover communication, food quality, and responsiveness to inquiries.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm family-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationships

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Daycare types in Aurora

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Aurora, Ohio

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Aurora, Ohio, making up 71% of the 7 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 Aurora have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 30 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Aurora

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My First School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's genuine care for students and families, noting the facility is clean, safe, and welcoming. Reviewers appreciate the small class sizes, reasonable pricing, and positive atmosphere, with one child expressing excitement about daily learning. The few reviews so far mention accepting teachers and a friendly environment without citing any specific drawbacks.

caring staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
79 E Mennonite Road, Aurora, OH
Phone
(330) 562-8070
Young Explorers LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Young Explorers LLC in Aurora consistently receives 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and Montessori-based education. Parents report their children show significant developmental growth, love attending, and benefit from strong communication via the daycare app. The center offers flexible scheduling, optional enrichment activities, and meal services.

Kind and loving staffclean and well-organized facilityMontessori education approach
Address
59 E Garfield, Aurora, OH
Phone
(330) 562-5588
Aurora Children'S Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Aurora Children's Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews from satisfied long-term families who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong community feel. However, a few recent reviews highlight concerns about illness management policies, staff turnover communication, food quality, and responsiveness to inquiries.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm family-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationships
Address
216 E Garfield Road, Aurora, OH
Phone
(330) 562-6166
Beautiful Blessings Preschool Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
911 Orchard Ave, Aurora, OH
Phone
(216) 280-0477
Hope Christian Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
456 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH
Phone
(330) 562-8260

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Aurora, Ohio, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Aurora have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Aurora, 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
Aurora offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 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.
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 Aurora for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Aurora 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.