
Compare 35 child daycare & preschools in Youngstown. Average rating: 3.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Youngstown has 35 licensed child daycare & preschools with 210 parent reviews averaging 3.9/5.13 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 37% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 44502 with 10 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.
2935 Market Street, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Growing Kids Academy receives consistently perfect 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational programs. Parents highlight the center's ability to make children feel like family and report significant developmental progress, particularly in their preschool program. The center uses Brightwheel for daily communication and goes above and beyond with special occasions.
3125 S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Christine's Early Childhood Learning Center in Youngstown receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents highlight the loving learning environment, diverse activities including Spanish lessons and field trips, and the school's success in addressing separation anxiety and individual child needs.
6809 Market St, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children
Boardman United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong director leadership, and clean environment. Parents report their children are learning significantly and appreciate the effective communication between staff and families. The facility offers ample parking with handicap accessibility.
1420 Dogwood Lane, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise Center for Community Empowerment as an excellent daycare with caring staff and a welcoming environment. Reviews highlight the facility's commitment to learning, flexibility in working with families, and creating a nurturing community for children.
200 E Wood St, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Choffin Career and Technical Center receives consistently positive feedback from students and community partners. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, supportive staff, and well-structured programs that prepare students for careers and exams. The facility is noted as clean with caring teachers who take time to help students understand material.
3300 Canfield Rd, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 139 children
Zion Christian Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's professionalism, care, and cleanliness. However, one review raises concerns about the administrator's behavior and decision-making affecting a child's experience.
242 S Canfield Niles Rd, Youngstown, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: 141 children
Parents praise Austintown Community Church Preschool's welcoming environment and compassionate staff. The preschool emphasizes learning through play, outdoor activities, field trips, and social interaction. Families appreciate the church community's inclusive atmosphere and the quality of the educational program.
425 Crestview Drive, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Creative Corner Learning Center III receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, care, and ability to make children feel safe and loved. The center is noted for going above expectations and balancing structured learning with creativity and play. One negative review was submitted without details.
1463 Shields Rd, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children
Creative Corner Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality learning experiences. Parents highlight that children are happy, feel loved, and excited to attend. One negative review was submitted without specific details.
1944 S. Meridian, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
Heaven's Little Angels Child Care & Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, benefit from quality curriculum and activities, and experience strong communication with teachers. The center is noted for accommodating special needs children and working flexibly with family schedules.
Based on 35 daycares with Google ratings in Youngstown
Top qualities mentioned across 210 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Youngstown, based on parent reviews
Youngstown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44511 | 7 | 4.35 | 1 | |
| 44512 | 5 | 4.02 | 2 | |
| 44502 | 10 | 3.69 | 3 | |
| 44505 | 9 | 3.67 | 2 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Youngstown (23–165 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
7
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
2
Highest rated daycares in Youngstown based on parent reviews
2935 Market Street, Youngstown, OH
Growing Kids Academy receives consistently perfect 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational programs. Parents highlight the center's ability to make children feel like family and report significant developmental progress, particularly in their preschool program. The center uses Brightwheel for daily communication and goes above and beyond with special occasions.
6809 Market St, Youngstown, OH
Boardman United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong director leadership, and clean environment. Parents report their children are learning significantly and appreciate the effective communication between staff and families. The facility offers ample parking with handicap accessibility.
1940 Poland Boardman Road, Youngstown, OH
Parents describe the center as a clean, secure, and friendly environment with wonderful teachers and engaging activities. Reviewers highlight the simple registration process, acceptance of government assistance, and a well-maintained playground. The administration is praised for being professional and caring, with staff who communicate effectively and go above and beyond.
1420 Dogwood Lane, Youngstown, OH
Parents consistently praise Center for Community Empowerment as an excellent daycare with caring staff and a welcoming environment. Reviews highlight the facility's commitment to learning, flexibility in working with families, and creating a nurturing community for children.
200 E Wood St, Youngstown, OH
Choffin Career and Technical Center receives consistently positive feedback from students and community partners. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, supportive staff, and well-structured programs that prepare students for careers and exams. The facility is noted as clean with caring teachers who take time to help students understand material.
505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH
There are 35 child daycare & preschools in Youngstown, Ohio, making up 66% of the 53 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 Youngstown have an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 35 rated facilities, with 37% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 210 parent reviews. Parents in Youngstown most frequently praise daycares for good school environment, safe environment, and children excited to attend.
When choosing a daycare in Youngstown, 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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Growing Kids Academy receives consistently perfect 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational programs. Parents highlight the center's ability to make children feel like family and report significant developmental progress, particularly in their preschool program. The center uses Brightwheel for daily communication and goes above and beyond with special occasions.
One parent highlights the caring environment and safety, expressing pride in their son's daily development and preparedness for future schooling. The reviewer emphasizes trust in the facility's ability to nurture and educate the child.
Parents describe the center as a clean, secure, and friendly environment with wonderful teachers and engaging activities. Reviewers highlight the simple registration process, acceptance of government assistance, and a well-maintained playground. The administration is praised for being professional and caring, with staff who communicate effectively and go above and beyond.
Boardman United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong director leadership, and clean environment. Parents report their children are learning significantly and appreciate the effective communication between staff and families. The facility offers ample parking with handicap accessibility.
Parents consistently praise Center for Community Empowerment as an excellent daycare with caring staff and a welcoming environment. Reviews highlight the facility's commitment to learning, flexibility in working with families, and creating a nurturing community for children.
Parents highlight the center as an excellent resource for children with autism, praising the patient and specialized teaching staff. Several reviewers specifically commend the administration and coaches, with one noting the principal as exceptional. One review contains no substantive feedback.
Choffin Career and Technical Center receives consistently positive feedback from students and community partners. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, supportive staff, and well-structured programs that prepare students for careers and exams. The facility is noted as clean with caring teachers who take time to help students understand material.
Parents describe Happy Campers Learning Center as a fun and safe environment where the staff, particularly Tracy, go above and beyond to care for children. Reviewers highlight a well-rounded curriculum that balances learning with play, along with engaging programs and events that involve families.
Zion Christian Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's professionalism, care, and cleanliness. However, one review raises concerns about the administrator's behavior and decision-making affecting a child's experience.
Creative Corner Learning Center III receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, care, and ability to make children feel safe and loved. The center is noted for going above expectations and balancing structured learning with creativity and play. One negative review was submitted without details.
Creative Corner Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality learning experiences. Parents highlight that children are happy, feel loved, and excited to attend. One negative review was submitted without specific details.
Heaven's Little Angels Child Care & Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, benefit from quality curriculum and activities, and experience strong communication with teachers. The center is noted for accommodating special needs children and working flexibly with family schedules.
One parent reports that their goddaughter enjoys attending the center, while another reviewer strongly advises against enrollment, citing poor quality and suggesting the staff is unprofessional.
One parent describes this center-based facility in Youngstown as the 'best daycare ever,' highlighting a highly positive experience. The limited feedback available so far focuses entirely on satisfaction without noting specific operational details or concerns.
Parents consistently praise Hopes & Dreams Childcare Center for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from structured educational programming. Multiple parents emphasize feeling comfortable and supported by the facility.
Parents highlight the staff's hands-on approach, including potty training assistance and personalized learning plans with regular updates. Reviewers also appreciate the variety of family events such as bubble parties and holiday celebrations.
Storybook Preschool & Daycare receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Current parents report satisfied experiences with friendly staff, good learning outcomes, and strong friendships for their children. However, multiple prospective parents describe negative phone interactions with rude and unprofessional staff members.
Wee Care Day Care and Learning Centre in Youngstown, Ohio has mixed reviews with significant concerns. While one parent praised the caring staff and their child's enjoyment, multiple parents reported serious issues including cultural insensitivity regarding birthmarks, unprofessional staff behavior, and inadequate supervision of belongings.
WEE CARE DAY CARE & LEARNING CENTRE YSU in Youngstown, Ohio receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While one parent praised the caring staff and their child's positive experience, multiple parents reported serious issues including poor staff attitudes, inadequate supervision, cultural insensitivity regarding birthmarks on children of color, and lack of professionalism.
One parent describes the owner as unprofessional and lacking patience, resulting in a distressing experience for their child. Another review cites the owner's rudeness toward both staff and prospective parents, including observations of unprofessional interactions and alleged dishonesty. A third account simply notes the owner's rude demeanor during the enrollment process.
Reviews praise YWCA Discovery Place for exceptional staff compassion and support services for women and families in need. Parents highlight helpful case managers, peer support programs, and generous assistance with housing and holiday donations. One reviewer expressed concern about funding sustainability after lease expiration.
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