How do I choose the right daycare in Lancaster?

When choosing a daycare in Lancaster, 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

What types of daycare are available in Lancaster?

Lancaster offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 22 facilities Headstart Programs — 3 facilities Church Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Lancaster, Ohio (22 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Ohio?

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 Lancaster for current pricing.

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.

St Bernadette

4.48 score

4.6(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

Creative Play Preschool

4.32 score

4.4(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

Lancaster-Fairfield Caa Head Start- Tarhe Center

4.24 score

4.3(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

The Byrd Nest Childcare

3.18 score

2.8(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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 22 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lancaster, Ohio, out of 28 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 Lancaster, 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

Lancaster offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 22 facilities
Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
Church Daycare — 3 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 Lancaster for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Lancaster 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.

22 Child Daycare & Preschools in Lancaster, Ohio

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lancaster

Top Rated

Creative Play Preschool

Small Wonders Learning Center

Redeemer Lutheran School

First Impressions Early Learning Center

Hug-A-Bear Day Care Center

Ymca Early Learning Center- Sanderson

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Daycare types in Lancaster