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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Mount Vernon, OH

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Mount Vernon. Average rating: 4.35/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mount Vernon, Ohio at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.35/5
Parent reviews
22
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Mount Vernon has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 22 parent reviews averaging 4.35/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mount Vernon

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
    Ymca Early Childhood Education
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    103 N. Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews appear to be for the YMCA gym facility rather than the Early Childhood Education program. Reviewers consistently praise the gym's cleanliness, modern renovations, friendly staff, and equipment quality.

    Clean facilitymodern renovationsfriendly and helpful staffgood equipment variety

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Mount Vernon

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Mount Vernon, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.35avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mount Vernon zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
430506
4.35
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mount Vernon (20–101 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mount Vernon based on parent reviews

Ymca Early Childhood Education

4.4(20)

103 N. Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH

These reviews appear to be for the YMCA gym facility rather than the Early Childhood Education program. Reviewers consistently praise the gym's cleanliness, modern renovations, friendly staff, and equipment quality.

Clean facilitymodern renovationsfriendly and helpful staff

Esther Jetter Preschool At Mt. Vernon Nazarene Univ.

4.3(2)

800 Martinsburg Rd., Mount Vernon, OH

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Daycare types in Mount Vernon

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Mount Vernon, Ohio

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Mount Vernon, Ohio, making up 50% of the 6 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 Mount Vernon have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.35 stars. Our analysis covers 22 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon

Showing 3 results

Ymca Early Childhood Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews appear to be for the YMCA gym facility rather than the Early Childhood Education program. Reviewers consistently praise the gym's cleanliness, modern renovations, friendly staff, and equipment quality.

Clean facilitymodern renovationsfriendly and helpful staff
Address
103 N. Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH
Phone
(740) 392-9622
Esther Jetter Preschool At Mt. Vernon Nazarene Univ.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
800 Martinsburg Rd., Mount Vernon, OH
Phone
(740) 397-6862
Knox County Career Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
306 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH
Phone
(740) 397-5820

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Mount Vernon, Ohio, out of 6 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 Mount Vernon have an average Google rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Mount Vernon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mount Vernon 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.