315 Child Daycare & Preschools in Cincinnati, Ohio
Browse all 315 child daycare & preschools in Cincinnati, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cincinnati
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.
- 1Rainbow Child Care Center4.8 score5(20)
1069 Nimitzview Drive, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rainbow Child Care Center in Cincinnati receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and director Heidi for creating a nurturing, community-focused environment. Parents consistently report strong child development outcomes, engaging activities, healthy nutrition, and excellent communication. Families express high satisfaction and confidence in the center's preparation of children for kindergarten and beyond.
Caring and dedicated staffDirector Heidi's responsiveness and leadershipLow staff turnoverStrong curriculum and educational outcomes - 2Corban Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
2010 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Corban Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong emotional connections between teachers and children. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, benefit from developmental support and creative activities, and experience healthy, structured care in a clean, organized environment.
Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsdevelopmental milestone supporthealthy meals - 3The Little Anderson4.8 score5(20)
8516 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children
Parents consistently praise Inspiring Hearts Learning Academy (IHLA) for its nurturing, family-centered environment and high-quality care. Staff members are described as warm, loving, and attentive to individual child development, with strong academic preparation evident in children's kindergarten readiness. The facility is commended for excellent communication, enrichment activities, and creating a sense of community through family events.
Individualized care tailored to each child's needsstrong academic curriculum and kindergarten preparationcaring and loving staff who treat children as their owndaily photo updates and communication with parents - 4Happy Hearts & Bright Minds Child Care Center4.72 score4.9(20)
2209 Losantiville Ave, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Happy Hearts & Bright Minds receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented environment and exceptional staff. Parents highlight excellent communication, professional care, and genuine engagement with children's development and learning. The center is consistently recommended for creating a safe, comfortable atmosphere where both children and parents feel at ease.
Warm and welcoming staffexcellent daily communication with parentscaring and attentive teachersprofessional organization - 5Busy Building Blocks Academy LLC.4.72 score4.9(20)
4450 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Rd., Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children
Parents consistently praise Busy Building Blocks Academy for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational programs. The director and teachers are noted for treating children as their own, providing individualized lesson plans, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Children reportedly look forward to attending daily and show noticeable developmental progress.
caring and loving staffdedicated director (Jeana)individualized lesson plansstructured yet fun learning environment - 6Primrose School Of Symmes4.72 score4.9(20)
9175 Governor'S Way, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 164 children
Primrose School of Symmes receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, qualified teaching staff and comprehensive curriculum. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere, strong educational programming, and genuine care teachers provide to children from infancy through pre-K.
Dedicated and loving teacherseducational curriculum with diverse learning activitieshealthy meal optionssafe environment - 7Little Footprints Learning Center4.69 score5(11)
3660 Washington Ave, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Footprints Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's genuine care, expertise in child development, and compassionate approach. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and developing well in a clean, welcoming environment with excellent communication from leadership.
Knowledgeable and certified staffpassionate teacherspositive environmentstrong child development focus - 8Park Montessori4.67 score5(10)
3317 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Park Montessori receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and high-quality Montessori curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the school's affordability, beautiful facilities, hands-on learning approach, and strong sense of community, with children expressing genuine enthusiasm for attending.
Caring and attentive teacherstraditional Montessori curriculumpersonalized attention to individual learning stylesaffordable tuition - 9Earth'S Precious Jewels Literacy And Fitness Academy4.64 score5(9)
4600 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Earth's Precious Jewels Literacy and Fitness Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mr. Freddy and staff for being caring, professional, and dedicated to child development. Parents highlight the clean facility, effective communication, quality meals, field trips, and individualized attention to each child's strengths and weaknesses. Multiple reviewers credit the center's kindergarten prep program with setting their children up for academic success.
Supportive and caring director and staffclean and organized facilityquality mealswell-planned field trips - 10The Compass School4.64 score4.8(20)
9370 Waterstone Boulevard, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children
Parents consistently praise The Compass School (formerly Gardner School) for exceptional care, communication, and curriculum. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited about learning. Staff are described as caring, dedicated, and accessible to parents.
Strong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent daily communication via Brightwheel and parent journalsage-appropriate curriculum and activitieswarm and inviting facilities
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Highest rated daycares in Cincinnati based on parent reviews
Rainbow Child Care Center
1069 Nimitzview Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Rainbow Child Care Center in Cincinnati receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and director Heidi for creating a nurturing, community-focused environment. Parents consistently report strong child development outcomes, engaging activities, healthy nutrition, and excellent communication. Families express high satisfaction and confidence in the center's preparation of children for kindergarten and beyond.
Corban Learning Center
2010 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Corban Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong emotional connections between teachers and children. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, benefit from developmental support and creative activities, and experience healthy, structured care in a clean, organized environment.
The Little Anderson
8516 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Parents consistently praise Inspiring Hearts Learning Academy (IHLA) for its nurturing, family-centered environment and high-quality care. Staff members are described as warm, loving, and attentive to individual child development, with strong academic preparation evident in children's kindergarten readiness. The facility is commended for excellent communication, enrichment activities, and creating a sense of community through family events.
Happy Hearts & Bright Minds Child Care Center
2209 Losantiville Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Happy Hearts & Bright Minds receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented environment and exceptional staff. Parents highlight excellent communication, professional care, and genuine engagement with children's development and learning. The center is consistently recommended for creating a safe, comfortable atmosphere where both children and parents feel at ease.
Busy Building Blocks Academy LLC.
4450 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Parents consistently praise Busy Building Blocks Academy for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational programs. The director and teachers are noted for treating children as their own, providing individualized lesson plans, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Children reportedly look forward to attending daily and show noticeable developmental progress.
Primrose School Of Symmes
9175 Governor'S Way, Cincinnati, OH
Primrose School of Symmes receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, qualified teaching staff and comprehensive curriculum. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere, strong educational programming, and genuine care teachers provide to children from infancy through pre-K.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Cincinnati, Ohio
There are 315 child daycare & preschools in Cincinnati, Ohio, making up 70% of the 451 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 Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati
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- 1332 & 1334 California Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 242-1204
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- 7390 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 841-2227
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- 3315 Glenmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 620-4917
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- 1608 W. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 818-8601
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- 205 Ehrman Ave., Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 376-7418
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- 5786 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 616-2361
Earth's Precious Jewels Literacy and Fitness Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mr. Freddy and staff for being caring, professional, and dedicated to child development. Parents highlight the clean facility, effective communication, quality meals, field trips, and individualized attention to each child's strengths and weaknesses. Multiple reviewers credit the center's kindergarten prep program with setting their children up for academic success.
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- 4600 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 319-0249
Greenhills Cooperative Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise its warm, family-like atmosphere and experienced, compassionate teachers. Parents highlight the co-op model that involves families in their child's education and community, along with creative, hands-on learning methods that prepare children well for kindergarten.
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- 10416 Bossi Lane, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 825-5300
Growing Together Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean environment. Parents report their children are learning significantly, enjoying attending, and developing strong bonds with teachers. Multiple reviewers specifically commend the educational curriculum and quality of care provided.
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- 1530 East Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 399-1705
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- 7140 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 259-4632
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- 2828 Highland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 221-1158
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- 750 Derby Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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- (888) 571-7973
Kind and Caring Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and safe, clean facility. Parents report their children enjoy attending and benefit from structured curriculum, developmental support, and reasonable pricing. The center is described as one of the best in Cincinnati with strong staff continuity.
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- 37 Eswin Street, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 834-8931
Little Footprints Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's genuine care, expertise in child development, and compassionate approach. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and developing well in a clean, welcoming environment with excellent communication from leadership.
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- 3660 Washington Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 961-6870
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- 710 Ridgeway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 550-5738
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- 686 State Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 921-2368
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- 3711 Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 922-6279
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- 4954 Ferguson Pl., Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 873-1485
Rainbow Child Care Center in Cincinnati receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and director Heidi for creating a nurturing, community-focused environment. Parents consistently report strong child development outcomes, engaging activities, healthy nutrition, and excellent communication. Families express high satisfaction and confidence in the center's preparation of children for kindergarten and beyond.
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- 1069 Nimitzview Drive, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 232-1584
Parents consistently praise Shine Child Care for its Montessori-based approach, small class sizes, and outdoor-focused curriculum. Staff are described as caring, passionate, and trauma-informed, with exceptional teacher-child ratios. Families appreciate the center's holistic approach to child development and strong sense of community support.
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- 5100 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 541-0400
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- 1560 Marlowe Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 853-0101
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- 4550 Red Bank Expy, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 527-7290
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- 1525 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 873-4760
Three Rivers Co-Op Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, patient teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the warm environment, flexible scheduling options, affordable pricing, and strong social and academic development in their children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant growth.
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- 6734 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 941-4943
Tiny Steps Development Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and director Mrs. Keisha for creating a family-like environment where children feel safe and thrive developmentally. Parents highlight strong communication, individualized attention to each child's needs, and quality educational programming across all age groups. Multiple reviewers express such confidence in the center that they enroll additional children or maintain connections with the facility long after their children graduate.
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- 4825 Whetsel Ave., Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 271-4200
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- 415 West Court Street, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 651-2229
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- 2840 Melrose Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 961-3510
Corban Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong emotional connections between teachers and children. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, benefit from developmental support and creative activities, and experience healthy, structured care in a clean, organized environment.
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- 2010 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 557-9713
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- 784 Old State Route 74, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 947-2222
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- 1437 Compton Road Ste. A, Cincinnati, OH
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- (513) 407-3395
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