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3,743 Child Daycare & Preschools in Ohio

Browse 3,743 child daycare & preschools across Ohio. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Ohio

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Ohio can make the decision-making process smoother.

Ohio has about 5,417 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Ohio. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Ohio

There are 5,417 daycares in Ohio: 274 headstart facilities, 1,006 before/after school centers, 394 religious facility daycares, and 3,743 childcare and preschool centers.

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St Mary'S Sharing & Caring Preschool/Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
515 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH
Phone
(330) 262-2752
Children'S Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Children's Discovery Center in Perrysburg receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the educational curriculum, caring staff, clean facilities, and child development outcomes across multiple age groups. However, two recent negative reviews cite concerns about after-school program overcrowding, aggressive payment collection practices with high late fees, unprofessional staff communication, and poor responsiveness to prospective enrollment inquiries.

Educational curriculumcaring and attentive staffclean facilities
Address
7033 Lighthouse Way, Perrysburg, OH
Phone
(419) 872-4510
First United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
200 W Second St, Perrysburg, OH
Phone
(419) 874-9318
Plan Do And Talk Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
115 East Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH
Phone
(419) 352-5039
Kindercare Learning Center #1244
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #1244 in Perrysburg receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring leadership of Paula and Michelle, strong developmental outcomes for children, and excellent communication with families. The center is noted for its nurturing environment, engaging curriculum, and individual attention to each child's needs.

Kind and caring leadership (Paula and Michelle)child development and learning outcomeswelcoming atmosphere
Address
610 W South Boundary Rd, Perrysburg, OH
Phone
(419) 874-3777
Thrive Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools

THRIVE CHILDCARE receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, developmental progress, cleanliness, scheduling flexibility, and long-term attendance. However, four parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff misconduct with physical discipline, lack of transparency about incidents, unexplained child injuries, poor facility maintenance, and high staff turnover.

Caring and attentive staffchild developmental progressclean facility
Address
1134 Professional Drive, Perrysburg, OH
Phone
(419) 873-0870
Dunn'S Kiddie Kare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
215 Gorrell Ave, Bowling Green, OH
Phone
(419) 353-1737
Children'S Discovery Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Children's Discovery Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaging staff and quality educational environment. Parents consistently report their children love attending and thrive academically and socially. Two negative reviews cite administrative communication issues and pandemic-related enrollment decisions.

Caring and attentive teachersquality facilitychildren excited to attend
Address
11090 Avenue Rd, Perrysburg, OH
Phone
(419) 867-8570
Stryker Area Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
701 S Defiance St, Stryker, OH
Phone
(419) 682-4401
Bryan Parks & Recreation Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1400 E High St, Bryan, OH
Phone
(419) 636-3272
Steps Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
108 Malabar Drive, Upper Sandusky, OH
Phone
(419) 294-1535
Little Friends Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1028 Jennings Ave, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-4905
Eagles Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
218 W Lincoln Way, Lisbon, OH
Phone
(330) 783-5668
First Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
436 E Second St, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-8620
Theresa'S Gingerbread House
Child Daycare & Preschools

Theresa's Gingerbread House is a well-established daycare center in Urbana, Ohio with consistently positive reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, safe and nurturing environment, and the balance of learning and play activities. Children show developmental growth and parents report strong communication and peace of mind.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and nurturing environmentchild development and learning focus
Address
1202 North Main Street, Urbana, OH
Phone
(937) 653-8006
Theresa'S Gingerbread House II Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
62 Oakland, Mechanicsburg, OH
Phone
(937) 834-1600
Enon Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8001 Dayton-Springfield, Fairborn, OH
Phone
(937) 864-5530
Nightingale Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1106 E High Street, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 324-0336
Shine Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3850 Derr Road, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 215-8043
Kindercare Learning Center #153
Child Daycare & Preschools

All 9 reviews give KinderCare Learning Center #153 a 5-star rating. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, strong child development focus, and safe environment. Children show rapid progress and excitement about attending.

Caring and experienced staffchild development focus with regular parent communicationsafe environment with security measures
Address
4560 Derr Road, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 399-3795
Risen Christ Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
41 E Possum Rd, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 323-3688
Covenant Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 N Limestone St, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 327-0860
Kindercare Learning Center - Cinema
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Milford for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Director Melody and the teaching team are frequently highlighted for their genuine compassion, professionalism, and strong relationships with children. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, well-supported, and receiving quality education across all age groups.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong director leadership (Melody/Robin/Ashley)children excited to attend
Address
5857 Cinema Drive, Milford, OH
Phone
(513) 576-0300
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5900 Buckwheat Rd, Milford, OH
Phone
(513) 575-9900
Country Hills East Montessori Ltd
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4400 Glen Este-Withamsville Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 752-1066
Kids First Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
756 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 752-2811
Youthland Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Youthland Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development. However, a small number of recent negative reviews cite unprofessional teacher behavior toward struggling toddlers and concerns about management practices.

Caring and loving staffsafe and clean facilityexcellent communication with parents
Address
55 West Technecenter Dr, Ste G, Milford, OH
Phone
(513) 831-5459
St Louis
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
250 N Broadway St, Owensville, OH
Phone
(513) 732-0636
Jelly Bean Junction Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Jelly Bean Junction Learning Center in Milford receives unanimous praise from parents. All reviews highlight warm, caring staff, age-appropriate learning activities, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and eager to attend.

Welcoming and caring staffDirector Amy and teachers like Abbiedaily updates via Tadpoles app and photos
Address
820 State Route 50, Milford, OH
Phone
(513) 576-1133
The Mt Moriah United Methodist Ark Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Mt Moriah United Methodist Ark of Learning is a church-based daycare that parents praise for its nurturing, family-oriented environment and faith-centered approach. Parents highlight the supportive community, creative arts programs, and youth involvement opportunities. The facility receives consistently positive feedback for being welcoming and spiritually uplifting.

Nurturing and supportive environmentfamily-orientedfaith-based values
Address
681 Mt Moriah Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 752-1333

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3,743 child daycare & preschools daycares across Ohio. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Ohio are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Ohio's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Ohio, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Ohio sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Ohio vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.