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364 Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbus, Ohio

Browse all 364 child daycare & preschools in Columbus, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Columbus

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

    5150 Reed Rd, Columbus, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Balanced Family Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional care, communication, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight staff dedication, individualized attention to children, and peace of mind regarding their child's safety and development.

    Excellent staff and teacher qualityregular communication with parentsindividualized child caresafe and clean facility
  2. 2

    1717 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Balanced Family Academy Clubhouse receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise exceptional staff care, strong communication, and a welcoming community environment. Parents consistently report feeling confident in their children's safety, development, and well-being at the facility.

    Caring and nurturing staffexcellent communication and daily updatesindividual attention to each childclean facility
  3. 3

    1347 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Balanced Family Academy (BFA) for exceptional staff who are caring, attentive, and communicative. First-time parents particularly appreciate the daily updates via the CareDay app and visible emotional security their children display. The facility offers quality meals, engaging activities, and a welcoming environment that makes parents feel confident leaving their children in capable hands.

    Caring and attentive teachersdaily photo and text updates via CareDay appfresh homemade meals providedclean and well-organized facilities
  4. 4

    2425 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 186 children

    Meadow Park Children's Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff, enriching curriculum centered on play-based learning, and strong communication. Parents highlight the stable environment created by long-tenured teachers, diverse activities, and welcoming community atmosphere.

    Experienced and caring staff with high retention rates (10+ years)play-based learning approachvariety of activities (artscience
  5. 5

    48 East North Broadway, Columbus, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Clintonville CRC Kids Club receives universal praise from community members who describe it as a valuable resource offering food pantry services, support programs, and assistance to those in need. Staff and volunteers are consistently highlighted as friendly, helpful, and passionate about serving the community.

    Friendly and helpful staffFresh produce and quality pantry itemsMultiple programs and support servicesWelcoming to all community members
  6. 6

    7 W Henderson Road, Columbus, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    CLINTONVILLE CRC KIDS CLUB 2 is a community resource center with exceptional staff and programming that serves diverse populations including families in need, seniors, and those experiencing food insecurity. Parents and community members consistently praise the friendly, passionate staff, fresh produce pantry offerings, and comprehensive support services available to the community.

    Friendly and helpful stafffresh produce and quality pantry itemswelcoming environm
  7. 7

    35 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This facility appears to be a community resource center rather than a traditional daycare, offering pantry services and community support programs. Parents consistently praise the friendly, passionate staff and the quality of fresh produce and assistance provided. Multiple reviewers highlight the organization's significant positive impact on individuals and families in need.

    Friendly and helpful stafffresh produce qualitywelcoming environmentcomprehensive commu
  8. 8

    1800 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Mary's Little Lamb as an exceptional daycare with outstanding leadership under Ms. Tiffany. Reviews highlight the clean, well-organized facility, caring staff who treat children like family, engaging educational activities, and strong community involvement. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this program's care.

    Clean facilityprofessional staffpersonalized attention to each childengaging activities and field trips
  9. 9
    Jolly Tots Too!
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    5511 N. Hamilton Road, Columbus, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 152 children

    Jolly Tots Too! receives universal praise from parents across all reviews. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced staff, small teacher-to-child ratios, on-site nurse, and nurturing environment that supports children's growth from infancy through Pre-K. Families report feeling confident in the quality of care and describe the center as a loving community where children thrive.

    Caring and experienced staffsmall teacher-to-child ratioson-site nurseclean and bright classrooms
  10. 10
    Our Lady Of Bethlehem
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    4567 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Our Lady of Bethlehem is a highly regarded religious daycare facility in Columbus, Ohio with universally positive reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, spiritual guidance, and nurturing environment that supports children's development across multiple domains.

    Caring and responsive teachersstrong curriculumsmall class sizesindividual attention

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Columbus based on parent reviews

Balanced Family Academy

5(20)

5150 Reed Rd, Columbus, OH

Balanced Family Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional care, communication, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight staff dedication, individualized attention to children, and peace of mind regarding their child's safety and development.

Excellent staff and teacher qualityregular communication with parentsindividualized child care

Balanced Family Academy Clubhouse

5(20)

1717 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH

Balanced Family Academy Clubhouse receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise exceptional staff care, strong communication, and a welcoming community environment. Parents consistently report feeling confident in their children's safety, development, and well-being at the facility.

Caring and nurturing staffexcellent communication and daily updatesindividual attention to each child

Little Dreamers Big Believers

5(20)

1347 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH

Parents consistently praise Balanced Family Academy (BFA) for exceptional staff who are caring, attentive, and communicative. First-time parents particularly appreciate the daily updates via the CareDay app and visible emotional security their children display. The facility offers quality meals, engaging activities, and a welcoming environment that makes parents feel confident leaving their children in capable hands.

Caring and attentive teachersdaily photo and text updates via CareDay appfresh homemade meals provided

Meadow Park Children'S Center

5(20)

2425 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH

Meadow Park Children's Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff, enriching curriculum centered on play-based learning, and strong communication. Parents highlight the stable environment created by long-tenured teachers, diverse activities, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Experienced and caring staff with high retention rates (10+ years)play-based learning approachvariety of activities (art

Clintonville Crc Kids Club

4.9(20)

48 East North Broadway, Columbus, OH

Clintonville CRC Kids Club receives universal praise from community members who describe it as a valuable resource offering food pantry services, support programs, and assistance to those in need. Staff and volunteers are consistently highlighted as friendly, helpful, and passionate about serving the community.

Friendly and helpful staffFresh produce and quality pantry itemsMultiple programs and support services

Clintonville Crc Kids Club 2

4.9(20)

7 W Henderson Road, Columbus, OH

CLINTONVILLE CRC KIDS CLUB 2 is a community resource center with exceptional staff and programming that serves diverse populations including families in need, seniors, and those experiencing food insecurity. Parents and community members consistently praise the friendly, passionate staff, fresh produce pantry offerings, and comprehensive support services available to the community.

Friendly and helpful stafffresh produce and quality pantry itemswelcoming environm

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbus, Ohio

There are 364 child daycare & preschools in Columbus, Ohio, making up 76% of the 480 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus

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Kids Kingdom Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kids Kingdom for exceptional staff interaction, individualized attention to children including those with special needs, and a warm, welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight improvements in their children's development, flexibility with school pickups/dropoffs, and engaging field trips. The center receives strong recommendations from current and former parents.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent staff-child interactionsupports children with disabilities and special needs
Address
970 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 268-1200
Kingdom Kids Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2645 Fairwood, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 497-1103
Our Little Einsteins Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Our Little Einsteins Child Care for its clean facility, caring staff, and educational approach. Reviewers highlight that the center goes beyond basic childcare, emphasizing learning and development, with children making significant progress in areas like language skills. Parents report feeling welcomed and treated like family by the owners and staff.

Clean facilityfriendly and caring staffeducational focus
Address
5130 Sedalia Dr, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 862-0088
Amazing Kids Learning Academy Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5011 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 837-1234
Agora'S Little Gems Early Learning & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Agora's Little Gems receives mostly positive reviews praising the quality of care, qualified teachers, small class sizes, and structured curriculum. However, one review reports a serious safety incident involving physical altercation with no apparent response from staff.

Excellent teacher quality with college degrees in child educationsmall class sizes with individualized attentionon-site meal preparation
Address
400 W. Broad St, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 469-0509
Indianola Children Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Indianola Children Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, developmentally-focused approach to early childhood education. Parents highlight the caring teachers, home-like environment, strong communication, and emphasis on social-emotional learning. The facility is described as a welcoming community where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Attentive and nurturing teachersdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesexcellent family communication
Address
1970 Waldeck Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 262-1090
Heavenly Kids Center For Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Heavenly Kids Center for Learning receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring and skilled staff, strong educational focus, clean facilities, and inclusive environment that makes children feel happy and safe. Many report their children show advanced learning and development.

Loving and kind staffinclusive and welcoming environmentstrong educational curriculum
Address
404 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 221-5750
Ymca Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The YMCA Early Learning Center in Columbus receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the compassionate director, developmental activities, and daily app updates for parents. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns about behavior management, staff turnover, and management issues.

Compassionate and genuine directordaily app to track child activitiesdevelopmental growth programs
Address
2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 342-5836
Ymca Hilltop Educare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

YMCA Hilltop Educare Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the compassionate director, developmental activities, daily communication app, and overall quality of care. However, negative reviews cite concerns about behavior management of aggressive children and management/administrative issues.

Compassionate and genuine directordaily app for parent updatespromotes child developmental growth
Address
1952 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 752-8877
North Broadway Children'S Center Weekday School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

North Broadway Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring, dedicated staff and developmentally appropriate learning approaches. The majority of parents report happy children, strong staff retention, and a warm, supportive environment. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about classroom management, special needs handling, and staff behavior.

caring and dedicated staffwarm and safe environmentdevelopmentally appropriate curri
Address
48 East North Broadway, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 262-6222
Babies And Beyond Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Babies and Beyond Childcare Center in Columbus receives mostly positive feedback, with the majority of parents praising the quality of care, engaging teachers, and clean facilities. However, one parent raised significant concerns about nutrition, staff qualifications, and operational practices.

Engaging and kind teachersdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesclean facility
Address
3030 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 502-0702
Fun Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Fun Daycare LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and quality care. One parent expressed significant concerns about class placement promises not being honored and felt the director dismissed their educational priorities for their child.

Caring and friendly stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facility
Address
3434 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 725-4555
Helpful Hands Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Helpful Hands Children's Center for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family. Reviews highlight children's visible progress in learning, social skills, and development, along with excellent communication and a clean, organized environment. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and professional staffchild development and learning progressparent communication
Address
1271-1273 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 447-3403
Jubba Daycare West INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Jubba Daycare West receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with praise for cleanliness, friendly staff, and a welcoming environment. One parent reported operational issues with opening times and diaper checks that affected their work schedule.

clean facilityfriendly and welcoming staffgood environment for children
Address
3770 West Broad St, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 272-6860
Starting Point Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Starting Point Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the clean facility, caring staff, and educational programs. Parents report their children are well-prepared academically and feel confident leaving them in the center's care. One parent expressed concerns about inconsistency between stated policies and actual practices.

Clean and organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffcaring teachers
Address
2533 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 491-1916
Oakstone Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
2655 Oakstone Dr, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 890-7854
Jubba Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Jubba Daycare Inc receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with praise for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and welcoming environment. One parent noted operational inconsistencies with opening times and diaper changing protocols that affected their work schedule.

clean facilitygood environmentfriendly staff
Address
4428 Walford Street, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 342-2750
Oakstone Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
2655 Oakstone Dr, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 890-7854
Fundamentals Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Fundamentals Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most citing caring, experienced staff, strong communication, flexible scheduling, and spacious facilities. Parents appreciate the low teacher turnover and family-like atmosphere. Two negative reviews mention billing/refund issues and poor past experience, but lack detailed context.

Caring and experienced staff with low turnover (many 10+ years)strong communication and regular updatesflexible scheduling with minimal closures
Address
1449 Chambers Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 488-3544
Bloom Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Bloom Early Education Center, a newly remodeled facility under new ownership in Columbus, receives mostly very positive feedback from parents praising its clean, spacious environment, professional staff, and Montessori-like educational approach. However, two 1-star reviews make serious allegations of child abuse and attendance fraud that contradict the positive accounts.

spacious and cheerful facilityloving and professional staffclean and organized environment
Address
184 East 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 937-2135
Giggles And Grins
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Giggles and Grins is highly rated by parents who praise the caring staff, owners, and nurturing environment. Children show strong development and adjustment, with parents reporting excellent communication and family-like relationships with teachers. The facility maintains a clean, enriching atmosphere that prepares children well for kindergarten.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstrong child development and learningexcellent communication with parents
Address
800 Jasonway Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 384-0470
Helpful Hands Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Helpful Hands Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling, and family-oriented approach. Parents appreciate the professional organization, attentive management, and extra services like dinner provision and home buying classes. One 1-star review provided no details.

caring and professional staffflexible schedulingstrong management responsiveness
Address
6833-6839 Flags Center Drive, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 891-4766
High Hopes Enrichment Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

High Hopes Enrichment Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, owner Ms. Rose's hands-on approach, and safe learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show strong academic progress. However, one parent raised serious concerns about staff-to-child ratios, lack of communication regarding safety incidents, and insufficient engagement activities.

Caring and respectful staffhands-on owner involvementsafe learning environment
Address
1234 Marion Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 444-7400
Kaah Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2635 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 370-3763
Little Scholars Learning Center/ Young Scholars Of Columbus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3943 Groves Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 864-9641
Success Kidz West
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Success Kidz West receives mixed reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise the friendly staff, clean facility, and good child care. However, negative reviews allege staff rudeness, inadequate hygiene practices, insufficient attention to crying infants, and discriminatory application practices, with complaints filed to state agencies.

Polite and friendly staffclean and organized facilitynon-crowded rooms allowing individual attention
Address
1288 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 279-3050
Teach & Learn Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2696 S. Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 863-0017
Little Miracles Edc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Miracles EDC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the center's focus on child development, kindergarten preparation, and nurturing care from dedicated staff. The facility is described as safe, educational, and family-oriented with strong parent communication and involvement.

Caring and attentive staffkindergarten readiness preparationchild development focus
Address
4445 Reinbeau Dr, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 743-2601
Creative Child Care - Southeast
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Creative Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the professional staff, clean facility, and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported a serious safety concern involving unsupervised toddlers wandering into the parking lot.

Experienced and caring teacherschildren well-prepared for kindergartenclean and welcoming environment
Address
2525 Petzinger Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 235-7979
Ladan Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

LADAN LEARNING CENTER receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, family-oriented atmosphere, and educational development of children. However, there are serious concerns from a minority of parents regarding punctuality, staff-to-child ratios, and professionalism.

Warm and caring staffwelcoming environmentstrong educational curriculum
Address
6028 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 426-4306

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Frequently asked questions

There are 364 child daycare & preschools daycares in Columbus, Ohio, out of 480 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 Columbus, 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
Columbus offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 364 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 21 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 21 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 74 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 Columbus for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Columbus 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.