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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Vermilion, OH

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Vermilion. Average rating: 4.73/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Vermilion, Ohio at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.73/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Vermilion has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.73/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 44089 zip code, averaging 4.73 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Vermilion

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 Mary
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    5450 E Ohio St, Vermilion, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews are for St. Mary Church in Vermilion, Ohio, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the welcoming Catholic community, quality homilies, beautiful historic building, and friendly parishioners. The facility appears to serve as a religious gathering space rather than a childcare center.

    Welcoming congregationquality homiliesbeautiful historic church buildingfriendly and kind staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Vermilion

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.7avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Vermilion zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
440895
4.73
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Vermilion (46–196 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Vermilion based on parent reviews

Lakeview Preschool Center

5(1)

591 Ferndale Ave, Vermilion, OH

Developmental Nursery School

4.4(3)

990 State St, Vermilion, OH

One parent highlights the caring and loving teachers, noting their daughter had a great experience before kindergarten, while another mentions staff who are good people. However, a third review identifies hardware issues and a lack of cleanliness in the classrooms, though this same reviewer still highly recommends the center.

caring teachersloving staffgreat experience for children

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Daycare types in Vermilion

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Vermilion, Ohio

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Vermilion, Ohio, making up 60% of the 5 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 Vermilion have an average rating of 4.73 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Vermilion, 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 Vermilion

Showing 3 results

Lakeview Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
591 Ferndale Ave, Vermilion, OH
Phone
(440) 967-7729
Developmental Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

One parent highlights the caring and loving teachers, noting their daughter had a great experience before kindergarten, while another mentions staff who are good people. However, a third review identifies hardware issues and a lack of cleanliness in the classrooms, though this same reviewer still highly recommends the center.

caring teachersloving staffgreat experience for children
Address
990 State St, Vermilion, OH
Phone
(440) 967-5230
Ymca Vermilion Learning And Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
320 Aldrich Road, Vermilion, OH
Phone
(440) 967-3050

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Vermilion, Ohio, out of 5 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 Vermilion have an average Google rating of 4.73 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Vermilion, 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
Vermilion offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Vermilion for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Vermilion 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.