Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lancaster, OH
Compare 22 child daycare & preschools in Lancaster. Average rating: 4.38/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lancaster, Ohio at a glance
- Programs
- 22
- Avg rating
- 4.38/5
- Parent reviews
- 79
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Lancaster has 22 licensed child daycare & preschools with 79 parent reviews averaging 4.38/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 38% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 43130 with 28 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lancaster
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.
- 1St Bernadette4.48 score4.6(20)
1325 Wheeling Rd Ne, Lancaster, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Bernadette is a religious facility in Lancaster, Ohio with a 4.6/5 Google rating. All available reviews are 5-star ratings praising the parish, traditional Latin Mass, welcoming clergy, and associated school with small class sizes and personalized attention.
Traditional Latin Masswelcoming and patient clergysmall class sizes allowing individual attentionhigh-quality education - 2Creative Play Preschool4.32 score4.4(20)
465 W Sixth Avenue, Lancaster, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 186 children
Creative Play Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, who highlight the caring and professional staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental progress. Parents report excellent communication, a play-based curriculum, and feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.
Attentive and loving staffclear and consistent communicationsafe and nurturing environmentplay-based learning approach - 3Lancaster-Fairfield Caa Head Start- Tarhe Center4.24 score4.3(20)
425 Whittier Dr., Lancaster, OH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children
Lancaster-Fairfield CAA Head Start is highly praised by parents for its compassionate staff and comprehensive assistance programs for low-income families. The center provides support with food, housing, utilities, Christmas assistance, and bill payments. Parents consistently commend the non-judgmental, helpful approach of staff members.
Helpful and caring staffcomprehensive support programsfood pantry serviceshousing assistance - 4The Byrd Nest Childcare3.18 score2.8(11)
2684 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Byrd Nest Childcare has highly polarized reviews, with current parents praising the staff, cleanliness, and care quality, while former parents report rude and unprofessional staff, poor communication, inflexible policies, and unhappy children. The facility appears to have significant inconsistency in service quality and customer interactions.
Caring and loving staffclean facilityregular communication and photo updatesengaging activities and crafts
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Lancaster
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lancaster, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lancaster zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43130 | 28 | 4.38 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lancaster (32–261 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
3
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lancaster based on parent reviews
Creative Play Preschool
465 W Sixth Avenue, Lancaster, OH
Creative Play Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, who highlight the caring and professional staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental progress. Parents report excellent communication, a play-based curriculum, and feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.
Small Wonders Learning Center
505 Hocking Street, Lancaster, OH
One parent reports that the center provides attentive, individualized instruction for children preparing for school, noting that teachers care deeply and keep families informed. Another review highlights that staff provide great care for both young children and toddlers.
Redeemer Lutheran School
1400 Concordia Drive, Lancaster, OH
First Impressions Early Learning Center
2642 Columbus-Lancaster Rd Nw, Lancaster, OH
Parents highlight the facility's welcoming atmosphere, noting that staff and teachers make families feel like part of a close-knit community. Reviewers express high levels of trust and satisfaction with the quality of care provided to their children.
Hug-A-Bear Day Care Center
2610 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH
Ymca Early Learning Center- Sanderson
1450 Marietta Road, Lancaster, OH
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Daycare types in Lancaster
Child Daycare & Preschools in Lancaster, Ohio
There are 22 child daycare & preschools in Lancaster, Ohio, making up 79% of the 28 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lancaster have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.77 stars. Our analysis covers 79 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster
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One parent reports that the center provides attentive, individualized instruction for children preparing for school, noting that teachers care deeply and keep families informed. Another review highlights that staff provide great care for both young children and toddlers.
- Address
- 505 Hocking Street, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 654-0200
- Address
- 1400 Concordia Drive, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 653-9727
- Address
- 1450 Marietta Road, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 654-0616
- Address
- 1450 Marietta Rd, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents highlight the facility's welcoming atmosphere, noting that staff and teachers make families feel like part of a close-knit community. Reviewers express high levels of trust and satisfaction with the quality of care provided to their children.
- Address
- 2642 Columbus-Lancaster Rd Nw, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 681-7040
Creative Play Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, who highlight the caring and professional staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental progress. Parents report excellent communication, a play-based curriculum, and feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.
- Address
- 465 W Sixth Avenue, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 654-0616
- Address
- 2610 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 653-1358
- Address
- 2150 Joye Rd, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 654-6262
The Byrd Nest Childcare has highly polarized reviews, with current parents praising the staff, cleanliness, and care quality, while former parents report rude and unprofessional staff, poor communication, inflexible policies, and unhappy children. The facility appears to have significant inconsistency in service quality and customer interactions.
- Address
- 2684 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 653-9900
- Address
- 1029 S Broad St, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 653-5734
- Address
- 701 Union St., Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 653-5678
- Address
- 440 Trace Dr., Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 475-8243
- Address
- 1151 James Rd., Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 475-9626
- Address
- 712 N. Broad St., Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 415-4076
- Address
- 694 Talmadge Ave., Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 438-4756
- Address
- 2141 Greencrest Way, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 475-9250
- Address
- 825 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 653-5678
- Address
- 425 Whittier Dr N, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 687-7340
- Address
- 1592 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 687-7225
- Address
- 1458 Tiki Lane, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 687-1635
- Address
- 620 Garfield Ave, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 653-2294
- Address
- 1111 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH
- Phone
- (740) 687-0592
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 22 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
- Church Daycare — 3 facilities