Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Worthington, OH
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Worthington. Average rating: 4.68/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Worthington, Ohio at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.68/5
- Parent reviews
- 175
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
Worthington has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 175 parent reviews averaging 4.68/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 80% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 43085 zip code, averaging 4.68 stars across 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Worthington
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.
- 1Jcc - North4.74 score5(14)
6121 Olentangy River Rd., Worthington, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Congregation Beth Tikvah is a Reform synagogue in Worthington that receives consistently high praise for its welcoming community atmosphere and spiritual experience. Members appreciate the engaged staff, rabbi, and congregants who make both long-term members and first-time visitors feel at home. The facility is noted for its safety measures, quality religious education, and strong sense of community.
welcoming and inclusive atmospherecaring and involved staffstrong sense of communitysafety measures - 2Saint John'S Early Educational Center4.72 score5(13)
700 N. High Street, Worthington, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Saint John's Early Educational Center is a highly-regarded preschool in Worthington with 60+ years of operation. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a nurturing environment focused on academic preparation for kindergarten. The school stands out for offering enrichment activities including art, music, yoga, and Spanish classes, along with community field trips.
Caring and dedicated teachersfamily-like atmospherestrong academic curriculumkindergarten preparation - 3Worthington Learning Center4.64 score4.8(20)
7878 Worthington-Galena, Worthington, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Worthington Learning Center (also referred to as Precious People of Worthington) for its caring staff, educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Children are reported to be engaged, happy, and learning through hands-on activities, with parents appreciating daily photo updates and strong communication from leadership.
Kind and caring teachersclean facilityage-appropriate curriculumhands-on activities and educational games - 4St. Michael Parish Building4.56 score4.7(20)
5750 N High St, Worthington, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews appear to be for St. Michael Parish Church rather than a daycare facility. Reviewers consistently praise the church's beauty, welcoming atmosphere, spiritual services, and community programs including food/clothing banks and festivals.
Beautiful architecturewelcoming congregationthoughtful homiliescommunity outreach programs - 5Primrose School Of Worthington4.56 score4.7(20)
6902 North High Street, Worthington, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Worthington as an exceptional daycare with caring, professional staff and a well-maintained facility. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with strong communication between teachers and families. The center is described as a trustworthy, welcoming environment where staff genuinely care about students' development.
Attentive and caring teachersclean and organized facilitiesstrong curriculum with educational focusresponsive administrative staff - 6Worthington Preschool4.55 score4.9(8)
773 N High St, Worthington, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Worthington Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong academic and social-emotional development, welcoming community atmosphere, and enrichment programming. Families report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and feel fortunate to be part of the WPPS community.
Caring and dedicated teacherswarm and inviting environmentstrong academic preparationsocial-emotional development - 7Stepping Stones Learning Center4.51 score4.7(13)
860 Griswold St., Worthington, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children
Stepping Stones Learning Center in Worthington receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and professional staff, competent leadership, clean facility, and home-like learning environment. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this center's care.
Loving and attentive staffcompassionate director (Kacie)affordable pricingclean facility - 8Kids Academy3.84 score3.7(6)
1012 High St, Worthington, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children
Kids Academy receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and special needs support. While some parents praise caring staff and educational activities, others report billing issues, inadequate handling of bullying, poor treatment of children with autism, and unprofessional director behavior.
Caring and attentive staffeducational enrichmentnice playgroundflexible scheduling
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Worthington
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 175 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Worthington, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Worthington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43085 | 18 | 4.68 | 8 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Worthington (53–182 children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Worthington based on parent reviews
Saint John'S Early Educational Center
700 N. High Street, Worthington, OH
Saint John's Early Educational Center is a highly-regarded preschool in Worthington with 60+ years of operation. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a nurturing environment focused on academic preparation for kindergarten. The school stands out for offering enrichment activities including art, music, yoga, and Spanish classes, along with community field trips.
Worthington Learning Center
7878 Worthington-Galena, Worthington, OH
Parents consistently praise Worthington Learning Center (also referred to as Precious People of Worthington) for its caring staff, educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Children are reported to be engaged, happy, and learning through hands-on activities, with parents appreciating daily photo updates and strong communication from leadership.
Primrose School Of Worthington
6902 North High Street, Worthington, OH
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Worthington as an exceptional daycare with caring, professional staff and a well-maintained facility. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with strong communication between teachers and families. The center is described as a trustworthy, welcoming environment where staff genuinely care about students' development.
Worthington Preschool
773 N High St, Worthington, OH
Worthington Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong academic and social-emotional development, welcoming community atmosphere, and enrichment programming. Families report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and feel fortunate to be part of the WPPS community.
Stepping Stones Learning Center
860 Griswold St., Worthington, OH
Stepping Stones Learning Center in Worthington receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and professional staff, competent leadership, clean facility, and home-like learning environment. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this center's care.
All Saints Preschool
6770 N High St, Worthington, OH
One parent describes a highly positive experience where caring staff create a safe, stimulating environment that makes their child happy. In contrast, another family reports a traumatic experience involving the abrupt removal of their child due to emotional regulation challenges, noting that other families faced similar dismissals for typical toddler behaviors.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Worthington, Ohio
There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Worthington, Ohio, making up 65% of the 20 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 Worthington have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 175 parent reviews. Parents in Worthington most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, flexible scheduling, and caring staff.
When choosing a daycare in Worthington, 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 Worthington
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- Address
- 600 High Street, Box 307, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 885-7529
Saint John's Early Educational Center is a highly-regarded preschool in Worthington with 60+ years of operation. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a nurturing environment focused on academic preparation for kindergarten. The school stands out for offering enrichment activities including art, music, yoga, and Spanish classes, along with community field trips.
- Address
- 700 N. High Street, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 885-2315
Worthington Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong academic and social-emotional development, welcoming community atmosphere, and enrichment programming. Families report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and feel fortunate to be part of the WPPS community.
- Address
- 773 N High St, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 885-3765
Parents consistently praise Worthington Learning Center (also referred to as Precious People of Worthington) for its caring staff, educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Children are reported to be engaged, happy, and learning through hands-on activities, with parents appreciating daily photo updates and strong communication from leadership.
- Address
- 7878 Worthington-Galena, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 885-0444
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Worthington as an exceptional daycare with caring, professional staff and a well-maintained facility. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with strong communication between teachers and families. The center is described as a trustworthy, welcoming environment where staff genuinely care about students' development.
- Address
- 6902 North High Street, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 888-5800
Stepping Stones Learning Center in Worthington receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and professional staff, competent leadership, clean facility, and home-like learning environment. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this center's care.
- Address
- 860 Griswold St., Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 885-6656
One parent describes a highly positive experience where caring staff create a safe, stimulating environment that makes their child happy. In contrast, another family reports a traumatic experience involving the abrupt removal of their child due to emotional regulation challenges, noting that other families faced similar dismissals for typical toddler behaviors.
- Address
- 6770 N High St, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 846-6080
Kids Academy receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and special needs support. While some parents praise caring staff and educational activities, others report billing issues, inadequate handling of bullying, poor treatment of children with autism, and unprofessional director behavior.
- Address
- 1012 High St, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 885-6408
The Barrington School in Worthington receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, attentive staff, strong communication, nutritious organic meals, enriching curriculum, and safe, clean environment where their children thrive emotionally and developmentally.
- Address
- 600 Worthington Woods Blvd, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 956-9400
Parents overwhelmingly praise Kindercare Learning Center #1487 in Worthington, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. They highlight caring and engaged staff, strong learning outcomes, clean facilities, and a secure environment. The center is noted for its responsive communication and ability to accommodate family schedules.
- Address
- 77 Caren Ave, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 888-9696
KinderCare Learning Center #880 in Worthington receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and quality learning experiences. Parents consistently highlight feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care, with many noting strong staff engagement and developmental progress. The facility is noted for good security, cleanliness, and responsiveness to family needs.
- Address
- 2680 Sawbury Boulevard, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 761-0797
One parent describes this facility as the best childcare they have ever used, highlighting the director and infant room staff for their motherly care and attention. The reviewer appreciates the detailed daily reports, age-segregated playgrounds, and creative learning activities provided for their child.
- Address
- 401 Park Rd, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 848-3002
Parents highlight the center's caring staff, individualized attention, and detailed daily updates via app, with one family noting a significant delay in enrollment due to a lengthy waiting list.
- Address
- 2001 Hard Rd, Worthington, OH
- Phone
- (614) 764-2994
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