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.
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Hilmon School receives mixed reviews with some parents reporting positive educational experiences, while others describe serious concerns about supervision, staff professionalism, hygiene practices, and communication. Multiple reviews cite inadequate child monitoring, unprofessional staff behavior, and lack of structured learning activities.
- Address
- 2127 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 681-5439
- Address
- 2959 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 806-6185
Leyla House Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews with no middle ground. Positive reviews praise the owner, staff kindness, and child-friendly environment, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about owner conduct, staff professionalism, cleanliness, and child safety.
- Address
- 3516 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 344-3514
Waverly's Hope Child Care LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the professional and caring staff, clean facility, and strong focus on child development. Parents highlight excellent communication, low teacher-to-child ratios, and the provision of supplies like diapers, wipes, and formula. Multiple families report their children are ahead developmentally compared to peers at other centers.
- Address
- 5956 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 923-4673
NOTE: These reviews are for a methadone/addiction treatment clinic, not a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with most praising Dr. Soria and counselors for compassionate care, but recent negative reviews cite staff changes, administrative issues, and concerns about medical decision-making affecting patient treatment.
- Address
- 311 Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 475-5342
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- 7197 Paddison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 240-3911
- Address
- 1580 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 521-2212
Next Generation Early Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the center's educational quality and staff, with children thriving academically. However, negative reviewers cite serious operational issues including poor phone communication, missing clothing items, inadequate health protocols allowing sick children, and unprofessional staff behavior.
- Address
- 4711 Kenard, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 541-3900
- Address
- 318 Maple Street, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 242-5439
- Address
- 2494 Sunny Hill Dr., Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 631-2273
- Address
- 3308 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 245-2901
- Address
- 2555 Civic Center Drive, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 825-9100
Xavier University Montessori received mixed reviews, with current parents praising the authentic Montessori program, dedicated teachers, and supportive environment. However, multiple recent reviews express serious concerns about Xavier University's November 2024 announcement to dismantle the Montessori program, terminate all current staff, transition to a traditional Catholic approach, and raise tuition for the 2025-26 school year. One older review cited poor administrative communication regarding admissions.
- Address
- 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 745-3424
YMCA Early Learning Center-Colerain has mixed reviews with significant concerns. Some parents praise caring staff and positive experiences, while others report serious allegations of abusive behavior toward children and inadequate support for children with disabilities or neurodivergence.
- Address
- 9550 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 385-8281
- Address
- 2569 St. Leo Place, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 681-4000
- Address
- 11450 Sebring Dr, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 674-0332
Daddy's Daycare has received highly polarized reviews. While a few parents praised the facility and staff, the majority reported serious concerns including unprofessional management, communication failures, safety incidents, and hygiene issues.
- Address
- 1528 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 421-3233
Biederman Educational Center has extremely polarized reviews. A small number of parents praise the caring staff and play-based learning approach, while the majority report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, unexplained injuries to children, unprofessional management, and staff turnover issues.
- Address
- 5314 Foley Rd, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 922-1147
- Address
- 1731 Goodman Ave, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 728-2610
Beehive Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. One parent praised the center for welcoming their nonverbal daughter and providing excellent care and attention. However, multiple parents reported negative experiences including rude and unprofessional staff, poor hygiene practices, mismanagement of health concerns, dishonest enrollment practices, and inadequate facility conditions.
- Address
- 7671 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 521-0565
Little Blossoms Academy has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praise the caring staff, safety standards, and kindergarten preparation, while the majority of reviews contain unsubstantiated allegations and appear to reference a specific incident unrelated to the daycare's operations.
- Address
- 2015 W North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 591-3100
- Address
- 7865 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 521-5683
- Address
- 1510 California Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 363-7900
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- 1501 Elizabeth Pl, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 242-9565
- Address
- 1730 Mears Ave, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 272-2800
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- 3682 W Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 481-5020
- Address
- 3301 Westbourne Drive, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 941-3581
- Address
- 3829 North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 882-3245
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- 10200 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 742-5262
- Address
- 10461 Pippin Road, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone
- (513) 331-3552
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