How many child daycare & preschools daycares are in Zanesville, Ohio?

There are 14 child daycare & preschools daycares in Zanesville, Ohio, out of 28 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

What is the average rating of daycares in Zanesville?

Based on parent reviews, daycares in Zanesville have an average Google rating of 4.14 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities. About 38% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

How do I choose the right daycare in Zanesville?

When choosing a daycare in Zanesville, 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

What types of daycare are available in Zanesville?

Zanesville offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities Headstart Programs — 7 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 6 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

What is the average cost of daycare in Ohio?

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 Zanesville for current pricing.

Are daycares in Zanesville licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in Zanesville 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.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Zanesville, OH — Compare 14+

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Zanesville

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
Coburn Child Care Center
4.42 score
4.6(12)
3618 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
The reviews do not appear to be authentic daycare parent reviews. Instead, they are church-related reviews praising the facility as a worship space and commending the friendliness of staff. No substantive information about daycare services, child care quality, or parent experiences is provided.
Friendly staffnice facilitycommunity involvement (Safety Town hosting)
2
Zanesville Campus
4.33 score
4.5(10)
400 Richards Rd, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This is not a daycare center but rather a vocational and adult education campus in Zanesville, Ohio. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (8 five-star ratings) with praise for instructors, training quality, and customer service, though one student reported poor instruction and engagement from an instructor.
Knowledgeable and patient instructorsflexible schedulingclean and friendly environmenteffective skills training
3
Blue Ave Head Start
4.23 score
4.4(7)
1616 Blue Ave, Zanesville, OH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children
The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. The listings mention welcoming atmosphere, community involvement, and religious services, but contain no information about childcare quality, staff qualifications, safety, curriculum, or other daycare-related factors.
Welcoming communityactive in recovery community supportcommunity engagementbeautiful facility
4
Trinity Lutheran School
4.23 score
4.4(7)
128 S. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Trinity Lutheran School has predominantly positive reviews from long-time members of the church community, with most reviewers expressing strong loyalty and satisfaction with worship experiences. However, one reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with the closure on Christmas Eve and absence of traditional holiday services.
Strong community and family traditionwelcoming worship environmentspiritual home for generations
5
Maysville O Tags
3.85 score
3.7(5)
3715 Panther Dr, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parent reviews are highly polarized, with some praising the daycare as excellent while others criticize management and care quality. Two parents gave top ratings with minimal detail, while three gave low ratings citing poor management, lack of concern for serious issues, and disorganization.
Highly recommended by some parentsparent pick-up available
6
Careytown Preschool & Child Care
3.75 score
3.5(5)
527 Pershing Road, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children
Careytown Preschool & Child Care in Zanesville receives mixed reviews. Some parents praise the staff's handling of children and outdoor safety features, while others report serious concerns including unexplained injuries, unprofessional behavior, and inadequate supervision ratios.
Good with children of all agessafe outdoor play areaprivacy screeninghandles situations correctly
7
The Little Barnyard
3.23 score
3(17)
8 Main Street, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Little Barnyard receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and developmental support. However, some parents report concerns about staff rudeness, disrespect, and recent business transition issues including building access restrictions.
caring and responsive staffclean facilitydevelopmental support (potty training)daily communication with photos
8
Genesis Children'S Center
3.2 score
2.7(8)
534 Taylor Street, Zanesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 358 children
Genesis Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews with a stark divide between satisfied and dissatisfied parents. Long-term families praise the quality of care, communication, and staff dedication, while recent reviewers report serious concerns including multiple biting incidents, inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, and poor staff communication. The center appears to have either significant operational inconsistencies or a decline in service quality.
Attentive staff who treat children like their ownfrequent communication with parentsmultiple meals provided dailyengaging instruction and learning activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Zanesville

4.5 - 5.0

5

4.0 - 4.4

4

3.0 - 3.9

3

Below 3

1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.08avg rating

14 daycares · 10 rated

Headstart Programs

4.4avg rating

7 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

Church Daycare

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Zanesville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
43701	28	4.14	5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Zanesville (15–358 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Zanesville based on parent reviews

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

5(3)

3921 North Pointe Drive, Zanesville, OH

Reviewers describe Bright Beginnings as a small, center-based program where staff treat children with exceptional care and maintain strong communication with families. Parents highlight the rigorous, differentiated curriculum and the welcoming atmosphere as key strengths of the experience.

caring and supportive staffsmall settingrigorous and differentiated curriculum

Zanesville Campus

4.5(10)

400 Richards Rd, Zanesville, OH

This is not a daycare center but rather a vocational and adult education campus in Zanesville, Ohio. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (8 five-star ratings) with praise for instructors, training quality, and customer service, though one student reported poor instruction and engagement from an instructor.

Knowledgeable and patient instructorsflexible schedulingclean and friendly environment

Trinity Lutheran School

4.4(7)

128 S. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH

Trinity Lutheran School has predominantly positive reviews from long-time members of the church community, with most reviewers expressing strong loyalty and satisfaction with worship experiences. However, one reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with the closure on Christmas Eve and absence of traditional holiday services.

Strong community and family traditionwelcoming worship environmentspiritual home for generations

Zanesville Day Nursery

5(1)

505 Linden Avenue, Zanesville, OH

One parent highlights Zanesville Day Nursery as an excellent facility with a highly recommendable staff, noting a positive multi-year experience for their child. The reviewer specifically commends Dee and her team for maintaining a trouble-free environment.

Excellent staffhighly recommendedno problems over multiple years

The Learning Center Of Southeastern Ohio

5(1)

3434 East Pike, Zanesville, OH

One parent describes the staff at The Learning Center of Southeastern Ohio as incredible. This single positive note stands as the sole feedback available for this center-based program in Zanesville.

staff quality

Muskingum Valley Esc Zanesville

4(2)

711 Fess St, Zanesville, OH

One parent highlights Amy Luby as exceptional staff, while another reports that the center no longer provides a list of private tutors, which was previously available.

Amy Luby is described as the best worker

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Zanesville, Ohio

There are 14 child daycare & preschools in Zanesville, Ohio, making up 50% of the 28 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 Zanesville have an average rating of 4.14 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 79 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Zanesville, 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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