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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Yellow Springs, OH

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Yellow Springs. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Yellow Springs, Ohio at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Yellow Springs offers 6 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 45387 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Yellow Springs

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
    Children'S Center After School Program
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    200 S. Walnut Street, Yellow Springs, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Children's Center After School Program in Yellow Springs receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, director, and nurturing environment. However, one review raised serious concerns about management, cleanliness, and organization. Overall ratings reflect this polarization.

    Loving and enriching environmenthappy and engaged childrenapproachable and friendly staffgood teacher-to-student ratios
  2. 2
    Yellow Springs Preschool
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    150 E Herman St, Yellow Springs, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Yellow Springs Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, director, and nurturing environment where children are happy and well-cared for. One negative review contradicts this, citing poor management, untrained staff, and cleanliness issues. The majority of parents report satisfaction with teacher-to-student ratios and their children's daily experiences.

    friendly and approachable staffloving and enriching environmentdirector Allie's interaction with childrenadequate teacher-to-student ratio
  3. 3
    Yellow Springs Community Children'S Center
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    320 Corry St, Yellow Springs, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children

    Yellow Springs Community Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, enriching environment, and happy children. One negative review contrasts sharply with four five-star ratings that highlight the director, teacher-to-student ratios, and overall quality of care.

    loving and enriching environmentamazing staffhappy and engaged childrenapproachable and friendly staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Yellow Springs

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

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 15 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Loving and enriching environment
3

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Yellow Springs zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
453876
4.5
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Yellow Springs (24–104 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Yellow Springs based on parent reviews

Children'S Center After School Program

4.5(5)

200 S. Walnut Street, Yellow Springs, OH

The Children's Center After School Program in Yellow Springs receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, director, and nurturing environment. However, one review raised serious concerns about management, cleanliness, and organization. Overall ratings reflect this polarization.

Loving and enriching environmenthappy and engaged childrenapproachable and friendly staff

Yellow Springs Preschool

4.5(5)

150 E Herman St, Yellow Springs, OH

Yellow Springs Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, director, and nurturing environment where children are happy and well-cared for. One negative review contradicts this, citing poor management, untrained staff, and cleanliness issues. The majority of parents report satisfaction with teacher-to-student ratios and their children's daily experiences.

friendly and approachable staffloving and enriching environmentdirector Allie's interaction with children

Yellow Springs Community Children'S Center

4.5(5)

320 Corry St, Yellow Springs, OH

Yellow Springs Community Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, enriching environment, and happy children. One negative review contrasts sharply with four five-star ratings that highlight the director, teacher-to-student ratios, and overall quality of care.

loving and enriching environmentamazing staffhappy and engaged children

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Yellow Springs, Ohio

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Yellow Springs, Ohio. 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 Yellow Springs have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 15 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Yellow Springs, 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 Yellow Springs

Showing 6 results

Children'S Center After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Children's Center After School Program in Yellow Springs receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, director, and nurturing environment. However, one review raised serious concerns about management, cleanliness, and organization. Overall ratings reflect this polarization.

Loving and enriching environmenthappy and engaged childrenapproachable and friendly staff
Address
200 S. Walnut Street, Yellow Springs, OH
Phone
(937) 767-7236
Yellow Springs Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Yellow Springs Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, director, and nurturing environment where children are happy and well-cared for. One negative review contradicts this, citing poor management, untrained staff, and cleanliness issues. The majority of parents report satisfaction with teacher-to-student ratios and their children's daily experiences.

friendly and approachable staffloving and enriching environmentdirector Allie's interaction with children
Address
150 E Herman St, Yellow Springs, OH
Phone
(937) 767-7363
Yellow Springs Community Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Yellow Springs Community Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, enriching environment, and happy children. One negative review contrasts sharply with four five-star ratings that highlight the director, teacher-to-student ratios, and overall quality of care.

loving and enriching environmentamazing staffhappy and engaged children
Address
320 Corry St, Yellow Springs, OH
Phone
(937) 767-7236
Children'S Montessori Cooperative
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Sontag Fels, Yellow Springs, OH
Phone
(937) 769-5131
Yellow Springs Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
314 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH
Phone
(937) 767-7751
Antioch Nursery School And After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1160 Corry St, Yellow Springs, OH
Phone
(937) 767-7642

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Yellow Springs have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Yellow Springs, 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
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 Yellow Springs for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Yellow Springs 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.