Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Boardman, OH
Compare 16 child daycare & preschools in Boardman. Average rating: 4.07/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Boardman, Ohio at a glance
- Programs
- 16
- Avg rating
- 4.07/5
- Parent reviews
- 150
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Boardman has 16 licensed child daycare & preschools with 150 parent reviews averaging 4.07/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 36% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 44512 with 20 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Boardman
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.
- 1Laugh And Learn Academy LLC4.55 score5(6)
982 Mathews, Boardman, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Laugh and Learn Academy for its compassionate, family-like environment and dedicated staff who are passionate about child development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, citing cleanliness, excellent communication, engaging activities, and professional management as key strengths.
Caring and passionate stafffamily-like atmosphereclean facilityattentive managers - 2Crawling To Destiny Preschool / Learning Center4.48 score4.6(20)
11 Overhill Rd, Boardman, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Crawling to Destiny Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the patient and caring staff, individualized attention to children, strong educational curriculum, and the owner Mrs. Paula's involvement and dedication. Multiple parents report significant behavioral improvements and developmental progress in their children.
Patient and kind staffindividualized attentionstrong educational curriculumclean facility - 3Kiddin' Around4.38 score4.5(16)
1300 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Boardman, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 114 children
Kiddin' Around receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, family-like, and genuinely invested in children's wellbeing. Multiple parents report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and transitioned smoothly between classrooms. Children are described as excited and happy to attend.
Excellentcaring staff; Clean facility; Strong academic preparation for kindergarten; Smooth classroom transitions; Good communication with parents; Staff treat children with kindness and know them by name; Developmental focus; Safe environment; Staff go above and beyond for children with special needs; Long-term parent loyalty - 4Davis Family Ymca4.32 score4.4(20)
45 Mcclurg Road, Boardman, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Parents praise Davis Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facility with excellent childcare and preschool-readiness programs. Staff members, including teachers Olivia and Jazmin, are consistently described as kind, supportive, and encouraging. The center offers quality swim lessons, flexible childcare hours, and diverse recreational activities for families.
Clean facilitykind and supportive staffquality swim lessonspreschool-readiness programs - 5Bright Star Child Care Center4.23 score4.4(7)
7640 Glenwood Avenue, Boardman, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Bright Star Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, Christian values, cleanliness, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about inadequate supervision and an elderly caregiver unable to properly care for infants due to mobility limitations.
Caring and patient staffchild learns letters/numbers/language skills quicklyclean facilityChristian foundation - 6Precious Miracles Daycare And Learning Center LLC4.22 score4.3(14)
7398 Market Street, Boardman, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Precious Miracles Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum, and the joy their children experience attending. The center is noted for accommodating special needs and working with families on various requirements.
Kind and caring staffclean facilitiesactive learning curriculumspecial needs support - 7Lads N Lasses Academy4.06 score4.1(8)
8388 Tod Ave, Boardman, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children
Lads N Lasses Academy in Boardman, Ohio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and child development outcomes. Director Colleen and the teaching staff are frequently highlighted for their warmth, professionalism, and genuine investment in each child's well-being. One parent reported difficulty meeting teachers and limited communication about their child's daily activities.
Caring and passionate staffstrong director leadershipexcellent communication via app and daily updatesflexible scheduling - 8The Children'S Center @ Southwoods3.42 score3.1(9)
100 Debartolo Place, Boardman, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
THE CHILDREN'S CENTER @ SOUTHWOODS in Boardman, Ohio receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff's excellent care, helpfulness, and the clean facility. However, several reviews criticize communication and follow-through on directions, with some complaints about staff professionalism.
Excellent staff carehelpful and kind staffclean facilitylarge and accommodating space
Rating Distribution
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Boardman
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 150 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Boardman, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Boardman zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44512 | 20 | 4.07 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Boardman (29–129 children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Boardman based on parent reviews
Laugh And Learn Academy LLC
982 Mathews, Boardman, OH
Parents consistently praise Laugh and Learn Academy for its compassionate, family-like environment and dedicated staff who are passionate about child development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, citing cleanliness, excellent communication, engaging activities, and professional management as key strengths.
Crawling To Destiny Preschool / Learning Center
11 Overhill Rd, Boardman, OH
Crawling to Destiny Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the patient and caring staff, individualized attention to children, strong educational curriculum, and the owner Mrs. Paula's involvement and dedication. Multiple parents report significant behavioral improvements and developmental progress in their children.
Kiddin' Around
1300 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Boardman, OH
Kiddin' Around receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, family-like, and genuinely invested in children's wellbeing. Multiple parents report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and transitioned smoothly between classrooms. Children are described as excited and happy to attend.
Davis Family Ymca
45 Mcclurg Road, Boardman, OH
Parents praise Davis Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facility with excellent childcare and preschool-readiness programs. Staff members, including teachers Olivia and Jazmin, are consistently described as kind, supportive, and encouraging. The center offers quality swim lessons, flexible childcare hours, and diverse recreational activities for families.
Crawling To Destiny Day Care & Learning Center II
3980 Hillman Way, Boardman, OH
Reviewers describe the center as offering nurturing care that supports both happy and healthy development, noting improvements in behavior and learning rates. Parents highlight the staff's dedication to teaching fine and gross motor skills, including safe tummy time for infants.
Bright Star Child Care Center
7640 Glenwood Avenue, Boardman, OH
Bright Star Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, Christian values, cleanliness, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about inadequate supervision and an elderly caregiver unable to properly care for infants due to mobility limitations.
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Daycare types in Boardman
Child Daycare & Preschools in Boardman, Ohio
There are 16 child daycare & preschools in Boardman, Ohio, making up 80% of the 20 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 Boardman have an average rating of 4.07 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.07 stars. Our analysis covers 150 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Boardman, 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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Reviewers describe the center as offering nurturing care that supports both happy and healthy development, noting improvements in behavior and learning rates. Parents highlight the staff's dedication to teaching fine and gross motor skills, including safe tummy time for infants.
- Address
- 3980 Hillman Way, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 953-1005
Parents consistently praise Laugh and Learn Academy for its compassionate, family-like environment and dedicated staff who are passionate about child development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, citing cleanliness, excellent communication, engaging activities, and professional management as key strengths.
- Address
- 982 Mathews, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 953-2245
One parent describes the center as an amazing location with wonderful teachers who truly love what they do, and highly recommends the facility.
- Address
- 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 758-4513
Crawling to Destiny Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the patient and caring staff, individualized attention to children, strong educational curriculum, and the owner Mrs. Paula's involvement and dedication. Multiple parents report significant behavioral improvements and developmental progress in their children.
- Address
- 11 Overhill Rd, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 953-1005
Kiddin' Around receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, family-like, and genuinely invested in children's wellbeing. Multiple parents report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and transitioned smoothly between classrooms. Children are described as excited and happy to attend.
- Address
- 1300 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 758-8585
Bright Star Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, Christian values, cleanliness, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about inadequate supervision and an elderly caregiver unable to properly care for infants due to mobility limitations.
- Address
- 7640 Glenwood Avenue, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 746-5090
Parents highlight the welcoming staff, clean facility, and effective real-time communication via an app, while one review notes a negative experience with being monitored upon pickup.
- Address
- 55 Stadium Drive, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 729-5437
Parents praise Davis Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facility with excellent childcare and preschool-readiness programs. Staff members, including teachers Olivia and Jazmin, are consistently described as kind, supportive, and encouraging. The center offers quality swim lessons, flexible childcare hours, and diverse recreational activities for families.
- Address
- 45 Mcclurg Road, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 480-5656
Precious Miracles Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum, and the joy their children experience attending. The center is noted for accommodating special needs and working with families on various requirements.
- Address
- 7398 Market Street, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 506-6635
Lads N Lasses Academy in Boardman, Ohio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and child development outcomes. Director Colleen and the teaching staff are frequently highlighted for their warmth, professionalism, and genuine investment in each child's well-being. One parent reported difficulty meeting teachers and limited communication about their child's daily activities.
- Address
- 8388 Tod Ave, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 758-7374
- Address
- 1245 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 726-6878
Parents highlight the center's flexibility, allowing families to choose and change weekly schedules, along with its reasonable pricing and credit system for call-offs. Reviewers appreciate the clean, organized facility, planned activities, and staff who treat children with kindness and professionalism.
- Address
- 842 Woodfield Court, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (724) 630-0643
THE CHILDREN'S CENTER @ SOUTHWOODS in Boardman, Ohio receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff's excellent care, helpfulness, and the clean facility. However, several reviews criticize communication and follow-through on directions, with some complaints about staff professionalism.
- Address
- 100 Debartolo Place, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 729-2180
- Address
- 801 Kentwood Dr., Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 726-1422
Hitchcock Woods Day Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, safe environment, educational focus, and strong communication with families. The facility is noted for helping children reach developmental milestones while fostering social growth and a sense of belonging.
- Address
- 8482 Hitchcock Road, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 758-2108
The Goddard School of Boardman receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. They praise the caring, educated staff, strong curriculum-based learning, and positive transitions for children. Parents consistently report improvements in their children's socialization, confidence, speech, and enthusiasm for attending school.
- Address
- 7203 Bristlewood Drive, Boardman, OH
- Phone
- (330) 965-0599
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