
Browse all 364 child daycare & preschools in Columbus, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highest rated daycares in Columbus based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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