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18 Child Daycare & Preschools in Gahanna, Ohio

Browse all 18 child daycare & preschools in Gahanna, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gahanna

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
    Sunny Day Academy
    4.66 score
    4.9(14)

    4595 Morse Rd., Gahanna, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Sunny Day Academy Powell for its caring, attentive staff and safe, well-designed facilities. Children show strong academic and social development, with parents noting excellent communication and a structured yet play-based curriculum. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained highly satisfied throughout their experience.

    Caring and enthusiastic staffstate-of-the-art facilitystructured curriculum with free playgood student-teacher ratios
  2. 2

    1101 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Johnstown Road for its warm, caring staff, well-designed curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children show strong academic, social, and emotional growth, and parents report excellent daily communication and peace of mind. This center is highly recommended by families who feel it provides a second home experience for their children.

    Attentive and passionate teachersstrong curriculum balancing learning and creativityexcellent parent communicationsafe and clean environment
  3. 3

    5515 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Gahanna for exceptional teacher quality, warm and welcoming environment, and strong commitment to children's social, emotional, and educational development. Families report high satisfaction across multiple classrooms and age groups, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and significant growth during their time at the center. The owner and staff are noted as invested, involved, and dedicated to creating a positive com

  4. 4

    4456 Morse Road, Gahanna, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

    Parents consistently praise Gahanna Early Experience Center for its caring, friendly staff and safe environment. Multiple families report their children love attending and have enrolled siblings years apart. The facility is noted for cleanliness, reasonable class sizes, and enriching activities including music, special character visits, and religious education.

    Caring and passionate teachersfriendly staffsafety focusclean facility
  5. 5

    620 Mccutcheon Rd, Gahanna, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews appear to be for CenterPoint Church, not a daycare center. There is a significant data mismatch - the listing describes CENTERPOINT CHILDCARE in Gahanna, but all reviews discuss church services, pastors, and worship experiences rather than childcare services.

    None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
  6. 6

    555 Ymca Place, Gahanna, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

    This facility appears to be a YMCA gym rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the clean facility, friendly staff, modern equipment, and various amenities including a pool, classes, and childcare services.

    Clean facilityfriendly and welcoming staffwell-maintained equipmentfree classes
  7. 7

    230 Agler Rd, Gahanna, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 114 children

    Gahanna Children's College receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, professional staff and quality infant care that eased their concerns about leaving their children. Parents consistently describe the environment as warm, welcoming, and family-oriented with attentive teachers. One review raised concerns about facility cleanliness and pest control issues.

    caring and loving stafffamily-oriented environmentattentive infant caregood communication with parents
  8. 8

    380 Granville St, Gahanna, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the facility as clean and well-organized with engaging activities and amenities. Most reviews are positive, though one parent reported a negative experience with bus drivers.

    clean facilityfriendly staffwell-planned activitiesinteresting projects
  9. 9
    Treehouse Learning Center
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    158 Imperial Drive, Gahanna, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Treehouse Learning Center as a family-owned daycare that provides quality education in a caring, fun atmosphere. The owner Mr. David and staff are highly present and responsive to parent concerns, with children showing strong academic and social development. Multiple parents report their children transitioned successfully and were excited to attend.

    Affordable tuitionmeals includedlong-term experienced staffowner actively present
  10. 10

    425 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 238 children

    Little Lambs receives highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the curriculum, facilities, attentive teachers, and family-like treatment. Two parents report serious concerns including alleged child neglect by a specific staff member and poor management practices.

    Spacious facilities with two large gyms and outdoor play areasstrong curriculumattentive and patient teacherswarm and welcoming environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Gahanna based on parent reviews

Sunny Day Academy

4.9(14)

4595 Morse Rd., Gahanna, OH

Parents consistently praise Sunny Day Academy Powell for its caring, attentive staff and safe, well-designed facilities. Children show strong academic and social development, with parents noting excellent communication and a structured yet play-based curriculum. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained highly satisfied throughout their experience.

Caring and enthusiastic staffstate-of-the-art facilitystructured curriculum with free play

Primrose School Of Johnstown Rd

4.8(20)

1101 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Johnstown Road for its warm, caring staff, well-designed curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children show strong academic, social, and emotional growth, and parents report excellent daily communication and peace of mind. This center is highly recommended by families who feel it provides a second home experience for their children.

Attentive and passionate teachersstrong curriculum balancing learning and creativityexcellent parent communication

Park School Of Gahanna LLC

4.7(20)

5515 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Gahanna for exceptional teacher quality, warm and welcoming environment, and strong commitment to children's social, emotional, and educational development. Families report high satisfaction across multiple classrooms and age groups, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and significant growth during their time at the center. The owner and staff are noted as invested, involved, and dedicated to creating a positive com

Gahanna Early Experience Center

5(5)

4456 Morse Road, Gahanna, OH

Parents consistently praise Gahanna Early Experience Center for its caring, friendly staff and safe environment. Multiple families report their children love attending and have enrolled siblings years apart. The facility is noted for cleanliness, reasonable class sizes, and enriching activities including music, special character visits, and religious education.

Caring and passionate teachersfriendly staffsafety focus

Stonybrook Early Learning Center

5(4)

485 Cherrybottom Rd, Gahanna, OH

Centerpoint Childcare Gahanna

4.5(20)

620 Mccutcheon Rd, Gahanna, OH

These reviews appear to be for CenterPoint Church, not a daycare center. There is a significant data mismatch - the listing describes CENTERPOINT CHILDCARE in Gahanna, but all reviews discuss church services, pastors, and worship experiences rather than childcare services.

None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Gahanna, Ohio

There are 18 child daycare & preschools in Gahanna, Ohio, making up 60% of the 30 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 Gahanna, 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 Gahanna

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Stonybrook Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
485 Cherrybottom Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 471-3265
Gahanna Early Experience Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Gahanna Early Experience Center for its caring, friendly staff and safe environment. Multiple families report their children love attending and have enrolled siblings years apart. The facility is noted for cleanliness, reasonable class sizes, and enriching activities including music, special character visits, and religious education.

Caring and passionate teachersfriendly staffsafety focus
Address
4456 Morse Road, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 471-6383
Sunny Day Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Sunny Day Academy Powell for its caring, attentive staff and safe, well-designed facilities. Children show strong academic and social development, with parents noting excellent communication and a structured yet play-based curriculum. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained highly satisfied throughout their experience.

Caring and enthusiastic staffstate-of-the-art facilitystructured curriculum with free play
Address
4595 Morse Rd., Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 428-1380
Primrose School Of Johnstown Rd
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Johnstown Road for its warm, caring staff, well-designed curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children show strong academic, social, and emotional growth, and parents report excellent daily communication and peace of mind. This center is highly recommended by families who feel it provides a second home experience for their children.

Attentive and passionate teachersstrong curriculum balancing learning and creativityexcellent parent communication
Address
1101 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 775-0890
Park School Of Gahanna LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Gahanna for exceptional teacher quality, warm and welcoming environment, and strong commitment to children's social, emotional, and educational development. Families report high satisfaction across multiple classrooms and age groups, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and significant growth during their time at the center. The owner and staff are noted as invested, involved, and dedicated to creating a positive com

Address
5515 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 893-8943
Centerpoint Childcare Gahanna
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

These reviews appear to be for CenterPoint Church, not a daycare center. There is a significant data mismatch - the listing describes CENTERPOINT CHILDCARE in Gahanna, but all reviews discuss church services, pastors, and worship experiences rather than childcare services.

None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
Address
620 Mccutcheon Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 271-7464
Gahanna Children'S College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Gahanna Children's College receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, professional staff and quality infant care that eased their concerns about leaving their children. Parents consistently describe the environment as warm, welcoming, and family-oriented with attentive teachers. One review raised concerns about facility cleanliness and pest control issues.

caring and loving stafffamily-oriented environmentattentive infant care
Address
230 Agler Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 476-2662
Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the facility as clean and well-organized with engaging activities and amenities. Most reviews are positive, though one parent reported a negative experience with bus drivers.

clean facilityfriendly staffwell-planned activities
Address
380 Granville St, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 759-5100
Treehouse Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Treehouse Learning Center as a family-owned daycare that provides quality education in a caring, fun atmosphere. The owner Mr. David and staff are highly present and responsive to parent concerns, with children showing strong academic and social development. Multiple parents report their children transitioned successfully and were excited to attend.

Affordable tuitionmeals includedlong-term experienced staff
Address
158 Imperial Drive, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 337-8888
Little Lambs Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Little Lambs receives highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the curriculum, facilities, attentive teachers, and family-like treatment. Two parents report serious concerns including alleged child neglect by a specific staff member and poor management practices.

Spacious facilities with two large gyms and outdoor play areasstrong curriculumattentive and patient teachers
Address
425 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 471-9269
Havens Corners Kindercare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
496 Havens Corner Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 886-1737
Columbus Academy School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4300 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 475-2311
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Gahanna receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the friendly staff, supportive directors, and useful parent app for tracking daily activities. However, several recent reviews report serious concerns about staffing changes, lack of leadership, inconsistent care, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Friendly and welcoming staffsupportive directorshelpful parent app showing diaper changes/feedings/activities
Address
139 N Stygler Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 471-2000
Enchanted Care Kids' Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools

Enchanted Care Kids' Campus in Gahanna receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, clean facilities, educational programming, and strong leadership under directors Heidi and Cierra. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending and appreciate the daily communication through the center's app.

Caring and loving staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong educational programming and lesson plans
Address
4571 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 476-8830
Enchanted Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Enchanted Care Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, qualified staff, clean facilities, strong educational programs, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly look forward to attending and show significant developmental progress.

Caring and loving staffclean and organized facilitystrong educational curriculum
Address
4575 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 428-7610
The Sunshine House
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Sunshine House in Gahanna receives mixed reviews. While several parents praise attentive teachers, clean facilities, and inclusive management, others report serious concerns including staff conduct issues, maintenance problems, facility closures, and corporate billing practices.

Attentive and friendly teachersclean infant roomsupplies included in tuition
Address
515 Waterbury Blvd., Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 418-9940
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Gahanna receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the educational approach, caring staff, and child development outcomes. However, one detailed negative review describes administrative issues, staff demeanor changes, billing errors, and concerns about cleanliness and high turnover following a director change.

Educational quality and hands-on learningcaring and dedicated staff (Mr. JasonMs. Keisha
Address
520 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 471-3665
Kiwi'S Clubhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kiwi's Clubhouse Gahanna for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and flexible scheduling options. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the facility's large space, professional communication with parents, and the genuine affection staff show toward children. Parents report feeling secure and comfortable leaving their children at this location.

Kind and caring staffclean facilityflexible reservation and scheduling options
Address
973 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 855-2655

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Frequently asked questions

There are 18 child daycare & preschools daycares in Gahanna, Ohio, out of 30 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 Gahanna, 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
Gahanna offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Gahanna for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gahanna 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.