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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Celina, OH

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Celina. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Celina, Ohio at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.28/5
Parent reviews
51
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Celina has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 51 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Celina

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
    Immaculate Conception
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    420 N Walnut St, Celina, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    The reviews provided do not pertain to daycare services but rather describe visits to Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Celina, Ohio. No actual daycare reviews are available for this facility.

    None mentioned - reviews are about the cathedral buildingnot childcare services
  2. 2
    Education Complex
    4 score
    4(5)

    585 E Livingston St, Celina, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Education Complex in Celina, Ohio receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the respectful and helpful teaching staff and office personnel. Parents highlight quality productions and performances. One negative review expresses serious dissatisfaction but provides no specific details.

    helpful and responsive teacherspolite office staffrespectful environmentquality theatrical productions
  3. 3
    Kids Kastle
    3.36 score
    3.2(20)

    6783 Staeger Rd, Celina, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids Kastle/Victorum Learning Center for caring staff, clean facilities, and positive child development. The daycare recently transitioned ownership, and while some former staff were terminated, current parents report improved operations, better staffing, and strong communication. Parents recommend the facility and report their children enjoy attending.

    Caring and welcoming staffclean and bright facilitychild development and learningstrong teacher-child relationships

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Celina

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Celina zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
458227
4.28
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Celina (42–110 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Celina based on parent reviews

Creative Discovery Preschool

5(1)

119 E Fulton Street, Celina, OH

Grace Land Preschool

5(1)

520 Portland St, Celina, OH

Education Complex

4(5)

585 E Livingston St, Celina, OH

Education Complex in Celina, Ohio receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the respectful and helpful teaching staff and office personnel. Parents highlight quality productions and performances. One negative review expresses serious dissatisfaction but provides no specific details.

helpful and responsive teacherspolite office staffrespectful environment

Little Flower Learning Center

3.8(4)

603 Touvelle St, Celina, OH

Opinions at Little Flower Learning Center are sharply divided, with one parent describing it as wonderful and caring, while others report severe dissatisfaction with staff competence and facility management. Specific complaints include a lack of support for distressed children, administrative failures regarding billing and access codes, and unreturned calls.

caring environmentwonderful atmosphere

Kids Kastle

3.2(20)

6783 Staeger Rd, Celina, OH

Parents consistently praise Kids Kastle/Victorum Learning Center for caring staff, clean facilities, and positive child development. The daycare recently transitioned ownership, and while some former staff were terminated, current parents report improved operations, better staffing, and strong communication. Parents recommend the facility and report their children enjoy attending.

Caring and welcoming staffclean and bright facilitychild development and learning

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Daycare types in Celina

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Celina, Ohio

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Celina, 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 Celina have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 51 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Celina, 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 Celina

Showing 5 results

Creative Discovery Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
119 E Fulton Street, Celina, OH
Phone
(419) 586-2199
Grace Land Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
520 Portland St, Celina, OH
Phone
(419) 586-7091
Education Complex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Education Complex in Celina, Ohio receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the respectful and helpful teaching staff and office personnel. Parents highlight quality productions and performances. One negative review expresses serious dissatisfaction but provides no specific details.

helpful and responsive teacherspolite office staffrespectful environment
Address
585 E Livingston St, Celina, OH
Phone
(419) 586-8300
Little Flower Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Opinions at Little Flower Learning Center are sharply divided, with one parent describing it as wonderful and caring, while others report severe dissatisfaction with staff competence and facility management. Specific complaints include a lack of support for distressed children, administrative failures regarding billing and access codes, and unreturned calls.

caring environmentwonderful atmosphere
Address
603 Touvelle St, Celina, OH
Phone
(419) 586-8030
Kids Kastle
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents consistently praise Kids Kastle/Victorum Learning Center for caring staff, clean facilities, and positive child development. The daycare recently transitioned ownership, and while some former staff were terminated, current parents report improved operations, better staffing, and strong communication. Parents recommend the facility and report their children enjoy attending.

Caring and welcoming staffclean and bright facilitychild development and learning
Address
6783 Staeger Rd, Celina, OH
Phone
(419) 586-0903

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Celina, 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 Celina have an average Google rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Celina, 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
Celina offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church 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 Celina for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Celina 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.