
Compare 111 child daycare & preschools in Toledo. Average rating: 4.17/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Toledo has 111 licensed child daycare & preschools with 750 parent reviews averaging 4.17/5.37 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 42% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 43608 (avg 5 stars), while 43615 has the largest selection (25 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
3580 Lagrange Street, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Educare Academy V receives universally positive feedback from parents, with multiple families reporting multi-year enrollments. Parents consistently praise the caring staff who treat children like family, maintain a clean and safe environment, and create a welcoming, happy atmosphere that supports child development.
1902 West Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Educare Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a warm, welcoming environment and provide engaging educational activities that support children's development and kindergarten readiness.
4560 Glendale Ave, Toledo, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Trinity Lutheran is a religious school and church facility in Toledo with consistently positive feedback. Reviews highlight strong Christian education, caring staff, and a welcoming family-oriented community atmosphere. Parents appreciate both the academic quality and the relationships built at the institution.
1809 Mccord Rd, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children
Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, small class sizes, strong developmental outcomes, and welcoming atmosphere that makes children excited to attend.
3421 Talmadge Road, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
Parents consistently praise Sylvania Children's Center for its warm, nurturing environment and highly engaged staff. Children show strong developmental progress and emotional growth, with teachers building meaningful bonds with students. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, organized classrooms, educational activities, and professional accreditation.
3636 S. Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Concordia Christian Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with multiple families having enrolled children for extended periods (up to 17 years). Parents highlight the caring, welcoming staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication as key strengths.
3327 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children
Parents consistently praise Bible Temple Day Care for providing excellent childcare with a faith-based approach. Reviews highlight the staff's caring, patient, and responsive nature, along with the clean facility and focus on children's educational, social, and spiritual development.
3248 Warsaw St, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rise and Shine Childcare Academy in Toledo receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the caring staff, strong personal relationships with students, and quality programs. Parents express high satisfaction with the school overall.
8052 W. Central Ave, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rising Stars is a family-friendly dance studio in Toledo, Ohio with excellent reviews. Parents praise owner/teacher Nikki for her wonderful instruction, caring relationships with students, and age-appropriate choreography and music. Children show significant skill development and enthusiasm for classes and summer camps.
5331 Bennett Rd, Toledo, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Mayfair is a center-based preschool/Head Start program in Toledo, Ohio that parents consistently praise for its quality care and education. Parents highlight excellent teachers and strong learning outcomes, with children forming meaningful connections to the school and staff. Multiple parents recommend the facility highly.
Based on 88 daycares with Google ratings in Toledo
Top qualities mentioned across 750 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Toledo, based on parent reviews
Toledo zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43608 | 11 | 5 | 3 | |
| 43614 | 19 | 4.47 | 6 | |
| 43615 | 25 | 4.23 | 6 | |
| 43605 | 10 | 4.2 | 1 | |
| 43609 | 6 | 4.17 | 2 | |
| 43612 | 7 | 4.13 | 1 | |
| 43604 | 9 | 4.07 | 1 | |
| 43623 | 11 | 4.03 | 3 | |
| 43607 | 11 | 4.03 | 3 | |
| 43606 | 15 | 4 | 4 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Toledo (13–195 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
20
Large
76–150 children
23
Very Large
150+ children
3
Highest rated daycares in Toledo based on parent reviews
3580 Lagrange Street, Toledo, OH
Educare Academy V receives universally positive feedback from parents, with multiple families reporting multi-year enrollments. Parents consistently praise the caring staff who treat children like family, maintain a clean and safe environment, and create a welcoming, happy atmosphere that supports child development.
1902 West Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH
Educare Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a warm, welcoming environment and provide engaging educational activities that support children's development and kindergarten readiness.
1809 Mccord Rd, Toledo, OH
Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, small class sizes, strong developmental outcomes, and welcoming atmosphere that makes children excited to attend.
3421 Talmadge Road, Toledo, OH
Parents consistently praise Sylvania Children's Center for its warm, nurturing environment and highly engaged staff. Children show strong developmental progress and emotional growth, with teachers building meaningful bonds with students. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, organized classrooms, educational activities, and professional accreditation.
3636 S. Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH
Concordia Christian Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with multiple families having enrolled children for extended periods (up to 17 years). Parents highlight the caring, welcoming staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication as key strengths.
3327 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH
Parents consistently praise Bible Temple Day Care for providing excellent childcare with a faith-based approach. Reviews highlight the staff's caring, patient, and responsive nature, along with the clean facility and focus on children's educational, social, and spiritual development.
Parents in Toledo, Ohio have 111 childcare and preschool options to explore, with the majority of facilities holding strong Google ratings. Reviews frequently highlight the value of caring, professional staff and clean environments, pointing families toward neighborhoods like 43608 where average ratings reach 5 stars.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Toledo have an average rating of 4.17 out of 5 across 88 rated facilities, with 42% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 750 parent reviews. Parents in Toledo most frequently praise daycares for caring and professional staff, caring and attentive staff, and welcoming environment.
When choosing a daycare in Toledo, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents highlight compassionate staff, affordable pricing, and engaging activities like swimming, though one reviewer reports serious concerns regarding inadequate sun protection, unsanitary handwashing practices, and resulting illness.
Learners for Life receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational focus, and safe environment. Children show noticeable developmental progress and behavioral improvements. One parent reported frustration with communication and pricing transparency during enrollment.
Maria Early Learning Center receives strong praise for its caring, professional staff and quality educational programs. Parents report clean facilities, genuine teacher-child relationships, and effective health protocols. However, one parent noted concerns about recent staff turnover and potential management issues affecting consistency.
Kidz Watch receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and clean facilities. Parents highlight excellent communication through their app, flexible scheduling options, and strong teacher-child relationships. Multiple long-term families have returned or recommend the center to others.
Learning Ladder Child Care 2 receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the staff's warmth, dedication, and educational approach. Parents consistently report seeing significant developmental growth in their children across academic, social, and motor skill areas. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a family-like environment where children are eager to attend.
Learning Ladder Child Care & Development Center in Toledo receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting the staff's dedication to educational growth, warm family-like environment, and individual attention to each child's development. Parents report their children are excited to attend and show measurable academic and social progress.
Parents consistently praise Childcare Adventures for its warm, family-like atmosphere and compassionate staff who genuinely care for each child's development and well-being. Owner Fatima is frequently highlighted as present, supportive, and dedicated to providing quality care. Children are reported to be happy, advanced in development, and eager to attend.
Parents consistently praise Children's Wonderland as a cherished holiday destination with immersive Christmas displays, activities, and attractions. The facility offers games, train rides, mini golf, Santa meet-and-greets, and concessions in a well-organized space that appeals to families seeking nostalgic holiday traditions. Many reviewers note the reasonable pricing and staff friendliness.
East Toledo Family Center Kid's Kare receives consistently high praise from parents for its comprehensive programs and community-focused approach. Parents highlight the quality of preschool and Head Start services, friendly and caring staff, and the center's role as a community resource. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and family-oriented.
My Little School in Toledo receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong teacher-student relationships. Most reviews highlight affordable pricing, good classroom sizes, and supportive staff who work with families through challenges. One negative review cited office staff communication issues and children expressing reluctance to attend.
Creative Hearts Educated Minds Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the staff, learning environment, and care quality, while two parents gave 1-star ratings citing safety concerns, unprofessionalism, and hygiene issues.
Parents highlight the center's ability to ease the transition from home care and foster rapid development, with staff receiving praise for creating an exciting and engaging environment. However, one review alleges that the owner neglects the facility and hires irresponsible staff, casting a negative shadow over the otherwise positive experiences.
Educare Academy VII receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, clean environment, and structured activities. However, some parents have raised concerns about pricing, classroom management, safety procedures, and parking.
A few reviewers highlight the center's patient, kind, and knowledgeable staff, noting a wonderful nurturing environment and prompt communication. However, one review cites a failure to answer phone calls as a significant negative.
Amazing Grace Educational Childcare LLC receives mostly positive feedback for its clean, organized environment, caring staff, and educational activities. Parents appreciate the owner's genuine commitment to children and the structured daily routines. One parent reported a negative staff interaction, and another expressed frustration with phone accessibility.
Our First Love receives mixed reviews. Most recent reviews praise the staff's professionalism, their work with children with special needs, and comprehensive programming including sign language and yoga. However, older reviews cite serious concerns about staff behavior and professionalism.
One parent reports significant administrative failures, including misplaced paperwork and a complete lack of follow-up communication despite multiple assurances. The experience resulted in a missed work deadline and a recommendation against using the facility due to unreliability.
Parents consistently praise EDUCARE ACADEMY VI for its caring, engaged staff and welcoming environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, with parents appreciating the educational activities, communication about their child's day, and genuine care provided by teachers.
One parent reports a positive experience with collaborative problem-solving for behavioral issues, while another describes a severely negative incident involving physical restraint and safety breaches. The latter review highlights concerns about inadequate communication regarding accidents and allegations of staff misconduct toward a special needs child.
One parent describes the staff as rude, disrespectful, and completely unprofessional, advising other families to look elsewhere.
One parent highlights the owner's compassion and the staff's welcoming nature, noting their support for children with special needs. Conversely, a single reviewer describes the environment as extremely rude and refuses to return.
Our Little Angels Daycare receives mostly positive reviews with 6 five-star ratings praising staff care, communication, and child development. However, two one-star reviews cite serious concerns about child safety, supervision, and inadequate communication regarding injuries and behavioral issues.
Long-term parents report high satisfaction with patient, caring teachers and a comfortable environment, though one review cites a sudden closure due to a lack of care. While most families praise the staff's attentiveness and effectiveness, a single negative experience highlights urgent concerns about safety and quality.
Love 'n Learn receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, communication, and genuine care for children. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, safety incidents, and lack of responsiveness to parent concerns.
Little Sprouts Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising professional staff, live camera access, and communication with parents. However, two negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, poor camera functionality, lack of educational programming, and discriminatory unenrollment practices.
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