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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in St Marys, OH

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in St Marys. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

St Marys, Ohio at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
2

St Marys offers 1 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.5/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St Marys

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
    Kids Learning Place St Marys
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    1659 Celina Road, St Marys, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Learning Place St Marys receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising friendly teachers, engaging learning activities, developmental progress, and frequent communication through their mobile app. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about a child leaving the premises unsupervised during summer.

    Friendly and professional teachersquality learning activitiesdevelopmental progressmobile app updates on children's activities
  2. 2
    Tlc Learning Center
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    1560 Celina Rd, St. Marys, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children

    TLC Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the friendly teachers, engaging learning activities, and developmental progress their children make. Parents appreciate the mobile app updates and quality of care. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about a child leaving the facility unsupervised during summer.

    Friendly and professional teachersquality learning activitiesdevelopmental progressmobile app updates for parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in St Marys

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in St Marys, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in St Marys (115–115 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in St Marys based on parent reviews

Tlc Learning Center

4.5(6)

1560 Celina Rd, St. Marys, OH

TLC Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the friendly teachers, engaging learning activities, and developmental progress their children make. Parents appreciate the mobile app updates and quality of care. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about a child leaving the facility unsupervised during summer.

Friendly and professional teachersquality learning activitiesdevelopmental progress

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Daycare types in St Marys

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in St Marys, Ohio

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in St Marys, Ohio, making up 50% of the 2 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 St Marys have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in St Marys, 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 St Marys

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Tlc Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

TLC Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the friendly teachers, engaging learning activities, and developmental progress their children make. Parents appreciate the mobile app updates and quality of care. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about a child leaving the facility unsupervised during summer.

Friendly and professional teachersquality learning activitiesdevelopmental progress
Address
1560 Celina Rd, St. Marys, OH
Phone
(419) 394-4500

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in St Marys, Ohio, out of 2 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 St Marys have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in St Marys, 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
St Marys offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 St Marys for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in St Marys 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.