How do I choose the right daycare in Boardman?

When choosing a daycare in Boardman, 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 Boardman?

Boardman offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Boardman, Ohio (16 Results)

Q: 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 Boardman for current pricing.

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.

Laugh And Learn Academy LLC

4.55 score

5(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

Crawling To Destiny Preschool / Learning Center

4.48 score

4.6(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

Kiddin' Around

4.38 score

4.5(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

Davis Family Ymca

4.32 score

4.4(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

Bright Star Child Care Center

4.23 score

4.4(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

Precious Miracles Daycare And Learning Center LLC

4.22 score

4.3(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

Lads N Lasses Academy

4.06 score

4.1(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

The Children'S Center @ Southwoods

3.42 score

3.1(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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 16 child daycare & preschools daycares in Boardman, Ohio, out of 20 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Boardman, 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

Boardman offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Boardman for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Boardman 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.

16 Child Daycare & Preschools in Boardman, Ohio

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Boardman

Top Rated

Laugh And Learn Academy LLC

Crawling To Destiny Preschool / Learning Center

Kiddin' Around

Davis Family Ymca

Crawling To Destiny Day Care & Learning Center II

Bright Star Child Care Center

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Daycare types in Boardman