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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Louisville, OH

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Louisville. Average rating: 4.72/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Louisville, Ohio at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.72/5
Parent reviews
67
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Louisville has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 67 parent reviews averaging 4.72/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 44641 zip code, averaging 4.72 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Louisville

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
    St Louis
    4.55 score
    4.8(11)

    218 N Chapel St, Louisville, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    This appears to be a religious facility (church) rather than a daycare center. Reviews focus on the worship experience, recent renovations, and congregation quality rather than childcare services. All reviewers gave high ratings praising the facility's aesthetics and spiritual atmosphere.

    Beautiful architecture and renovationswelcoming congregationquality worship experiencepeaceful atmosphere
  2. 2
    Fairhope Preschool
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    5660 Louisville St Ne, Louisville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Fairhope Preschool receives unanimous five-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and director. Parents report their children were excited about attending, felt welcome, and were well-prepared for kindergarten.

    caring and kind staffengaging learning environmentstrong kindergarten preparationsupportive director
  3. 3
    Louisville Area Ymca
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1421 S. Nickelplate, Louisville, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

    Louisville Area YMCA receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, convenient location, and friendly staff. Parents highlight the wide range of amenities, activities, and programs available for children, along with a welcoming community atmosphere.

    Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffconvenient locationvariety of programs and activities
  4. 4
    Kid Watch
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    619 E Main St, Louisville, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: 240 children

    Kid Watch is a highly-regarded religious daycare in Louisville, Ohio with consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, nurturing atmosphere, and educational programs that prepare children for school. The facility has a strong reputation for creating joyful experiences and maintaining positive relationships with families even after children move on to elementary school.

    Loving and nurturing atmospherededicated and caring staffstrong educational preparation for schoolmusic programs

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Louisville

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Louisville, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

4.5avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.8avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Louisville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
446418
4.72
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Louisville (41–240 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Louisville based on parent reviews

Fairhope Preschool

5(5)

5660 Louisville St Ne, Louisville, OH

Fairhope Preschool receives unanimous five-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and director. Parents report their children were excited about attending, felt welcome, and were well-prepared for kindergarten.

caring and kind staffengaging learning environmentstrong kindergarten preparation

The Shepherd'S Gate Child Care Center

4.4(4)

10037 Easton St Ne, Louisville, OH

Feedback is split, with three parents praising the loving, professional staff and strong safety measures, while one criticizes hygiene standards, staff attentiveness, and abrupt dismissal policies. The positive experiences highlight excellent kindergarten preparation and a supportive environment, whereas the negative account details issues with dirty diapers, rigid behavioral expectations, and a lack of age-appropriate play.

Attentive and friendly staffstrong focus on security and safetyloving and professional environment

Eastgate Early Childhood Ctr

5(1)

2121 Ashland St, Louisville, OH

One parent describes a positive experience with the center's Christmas program, calling it amazing. This single review highlights a specific event rather than general daily care operations.

engaging holiday events

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Daycare types in Louisville

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 4

Child Daycare & Preschools in Louisville, Ohio

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Louisville, Ohio, making up 33% of the 9 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 Louisville have an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Louisville, 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 Louisville

Showing 3 results

Eastgate Early Childhood Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes a positive experience with the center's Christmas program, calling it amazing. This single review highlights a specific event rather than general daily care operations.

engaging holiday events
Address
2121 Ashland St, Louisville, OH
Phone
(330) 875-3347
Fairhope Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Fairhope Preschool receives unanimous five-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and director. Parents report their children were excited about attending, felt welcome, and were well-prepared for kindergarten.

caring and kind staffengaging learning environmentstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
5660 Louisville St Ne, Louisville, OH
Phone
(330) 875-3090
The Shepherd'S Gate Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Feedback is split, with three parents praising the loving, professional staff and strong safety measures, while one criticizes hygiene standards, staff attentiveness, and abrupt dismissal policies. The positive experiences highlight excellent kindergarten preparation and a supportive environment, whereas the negative account details issues with dirty diapers, rigid behavioral expectations, and a lack of age-appropriate play.

Attentive and friendly staffstrong focus on security and safetyloving and professional environment
Address
10037 Easton St Ne, Louisville, OH
Phone
(330) 875-3399

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Louisville, Ohio, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Louisville have an average Google rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Louisville, 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
Louisville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Louisville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Louisville 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.