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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Van Wert, OH

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Van Wert. Average rating: 4.63/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Van Wert, Ohio at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.63/5
Parent reviews
7
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Van Wert offers 5 licensed child daycare & preschools, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.63/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 45891 zip code, averaging 4.63 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Van Wert

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Van Wert, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Van Wert zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
458916
4.63
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Van Wert (78–218 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Van Wert based on parent reviews

Thomas Edison Center School

5(2)

813 N Franklin St, Van Wert, OH

One parent describes a positive experience while completing nursing classes, noting the location was already familiar because their daughter attended Head Start there. Another review highlights a great experience for daughters in preschool, citing the kind and caring staff.

Great placeconvenient for nursing classesprior Head Start experience

Van Wert Early Childhood Center

5

1120 Buckeye Dr, Van Wert, OH

Wee Care Learning Center

3.5(3)

10485 Van Wert Decatur Rd, Van Wert, OH

One parent describes the staff as genuinely caring and pleasant, noting that children enjoy interacting with specific employees. Conversely, another parent reports severe concerns regarding physical and emotional mistreatment by staff and a lack of administrative response, while a third notes that business hours are not very flexible.

caring staffpleasant interactionschildren enjoy the staff

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Daycare types in Van Wert

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Van Wert, Ohio

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Van Wert, Ohio, making up 83% 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 Van Wert have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 7 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Van Wert, 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 Van Wert

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Thomas Edison Center School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes a positive experience while completing nursing classes, noting the location was already familiar because their daughter attended Head Start there. Another review highlights a great experience for daughters in preschool, citing the kind and caring staff.

Great placeconvenient for nursing classesprior Head Start experience
Address
813 N Franklin St, Van Wert, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1120 Buckeye Dr, Van Wert, OH
Phone
(419) 238-0384
Wee Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent describes the staff as genuinely caring and pleasant, noting that children enjoy interacting with specific employees. Conversely, another parent reports severe concerns regarding physical and emotional mistreatment by staff and a lack of administrative response, while a third notes that business hours are not very flexible.

caring staffpleasant interactionschildren enjoy the staff
Address
10485 Van Wert Decatur Rd, Van Wert, OH
Phone
(419) 238-9918
Vantage Career Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
818 N Franklin St, Van Wert, OH
Phone
(419) 238-5411
First United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
113 W Central Avenue, Van Wert, OH
Phone
(419) 238-0631

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Van Wert, 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 Van Wert have an average Google rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Van Wert, 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
Van Wert offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Van Wert for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Van Wert 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.