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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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Redeemer Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2944 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 533-5980
The Kinder Garden School Blue Ash
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Kinder Garden School Blue Ash receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, nurturing environment, and strong educational programming as reasons they feel confident leaving their children at this center. Many note significant improvements compared to previous daycare experiences.

Kind and caring staffdedicated teacherswarm nurturing environment
Address
10969 Reed Hartman Hwy, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 791-4300
Kindercare Learning Center #738
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare center for exceptional care, strong staff-parent communication, and developmental support from infancy through pre-K. Children are reported to thrive with engaged, loving teachers and comprehensive amenities including meals, curriculum, and daily updates via app. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the center as a trusted, family-oriented environment.

Caring and loving staffstrong parent-teacher communicationdevelopmental curriculum in infant rooms
Address
1184 Witt Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 474-5340
Terry'S Montessori School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
435 Crescent Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 821-4118
Kindercare Learning Center - Reliance
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center - Forest Park West receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and family-oriented environment. Parents highlight the center's clean facilities, curriculum-driven approach, and individual attention to children's needs, including support for children with special needs.

Caring and passionate staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and organized facility
Address
2291 Reliance Drive, Forest Park, OH
Phone
(513) 851-8898
Youthland Academy Of Newtown
Child Daycare & Preschools

Youthland Academy of Newtown receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the organized administration, clean facilities, caring staff, and creative learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and are engaged in learning. One parent with special needs children noted the facility is not equipped for disabilities and raised concerns about a specific staff member's professionalism and behavior.

organized administrationclean facilitiesknowledgeable and creative teachers
Address
7397 Main St., Newtown, OH
Phone
(513) 271-7112
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are polarized with five 5-star ratings praising staff warmth, communication, cleanliness, and curriculum, but four 1-star ratings citing serious concerns including inadequate diaper changes, lack of supervision leading to child injuries, illness management failures, and unsafe transportation practices.

Responsive and caring teachersexcellent parent communication with daily updates and photosclean facility
Address
921 Anderson Ferry Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 451-7796
Ivy'S Creative Angels Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
924 Halesworth Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 851-2784
All About Kids Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3759 West Fork Rd, Green Twnship, OH
Phone
(513) 661-3500
Camp Ashreinu Junior
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2222 Losantiville Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 702-3380
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Cincinnati receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, flexible hours, and educational programming. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness and developmental progress, with several mentioning they would not consider moving their children elsewhere. One review cited high teacher turnover and organizational issues under interim management.

Long operating hoursmeals and diapers providedcaring and friendly staff
Address
7775 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 232-3095
Terry'S Montessori School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
209 Wyoming Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 821-7227
Kindercare Learning Center #733
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #733 in Harrison, Ohio receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising dedicated teachers, individualized learning, and strong child development outcomes. The majority of families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction. One parent expressed concerns about kindergarten readiness curriculum, behavior support, cleanliness, and staff turnover.

Caring and dedicated teachersindividualized curriculum adjustmentsstrong parent communication via app with daily photos
Address
1190 Stone Drive, Harrison, OH
Phone
(513) 367-6515
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Cincinnati receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum using COR Advantage, and positive child development outcomes. The center maintains a 7+ month waitlist due to its reputation for creating a nurturing community environment.

caring and attentive staffcommunicative directorswell-maintained facility
Address
1280 Nagel Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 474-5292
Kindercare Learning Center #737
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #737 in Cincinnati receives mixed reviews. While several parents praise the director, staff professionalism, and quality of care, others report serious concerns including aggressive handling of a child resulting in injury, neglect issues, and high pricing ($300/week). The facility appears to have inconsistent service quality.

Responsive communicationcaring teachersdirector praised as awesome
Address
9959 Arborwood Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 385-0365
Kindercare Learning Center #905
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #905 in Middletown, Ohio has received consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, smooth transitions for children, and strong communication through their app. Parents report their children are happy, learning developmental skills, and forming close relationships with teachers.

Caring and patient staffexcellent communication via app with daily updates on activities/meals/diaper changessmooth transition to daycare
Address
1250 Elliott Drive, Middletown, OH
Phone
(513) 422-0721
Kindercare Learning Center #1683
Child Daycare & Preschools

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #1683 in Macedonia, Ohio receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the director Maggie and assistant director Regina as exceptional leaders, and value the daily communication app that provides photos and updates on their children's activities and development.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership (Director Maggie and Assistant Dire
Address
926 Aurora Rd, Macedonia, OH
Phone
(330) 468-4545
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Twinsburg receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff quality, strong communication, individualized child development support, and a nurturing environment that facilitates academic and social growth. Multiple parents report significant improvements in their children's language skills, confidence, and overall development since enrollment.

Caring and skilled teachersattentive man
Address
2572 Glenwood Drive, Twinsburg, OH
Phone
(330) 405-5556
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childtime Learning Center in Cuyahoga Falls receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and daily communication features. One parent raised concerns about high student-to-teacher ratios during busy times and inconsistent staff retention and billing practices.

Friendly and caring staffdaily updates and photos via appclean and well-maintained facility
Address
186 Portage Trail Ext., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Phone
(330) 928-2255
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childtime Learning Center in Akron has mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's kindness, care quality, and welcoming environment, but several report serious concerns about staff supervision, communication, and inappropriate behavior during field trips.

Kind and caring staffgenuine teachers and directorsclean facility
Address
2145 Eastwood Avenue, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 784-2582
Tallmadge Kiddie Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
199 South Ave, Tallmadge, OH
Phone
(330) 633-9049
Park Little Shepherd Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2308 24th St Sw, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 745-8950
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

This Childtime Learning Center location has highly polarized reviews. A small group of parents praise the friendly staff and positive experiences, while a larger group report serious concerns about staff aggression toward children, poor training, lack of supervision, inadequate communication, and unprofessional management under Director Jamie.

Friendly and smiling staffchildren enjoy attendingwarm greeting at drop-off
Address
555 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 864-4499
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childtime Learning Center in Cuyahoga Falls receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff, teachers, and director for being caring, supportive, and family-oriented. However, serious concerns have been raised about facility cleanliness and outdoor supervision practices.

Helpful and caring staffexcellent directorgreat teacher-student relationships
Address
2691 21st Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Phone
(330) 928-2530
Kindercare Learning Center #000373
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center Hudson receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and supportive leadership. Parents highlight their children's visible growth and learning, strong communication through the app and daily updates, and a warm, safe environment where children are excited to attend. The center is noted for responsiveness to family needs, healthy meals, engaging activities, and strict health and safety protocols.

caring and knowledgeable teachersresponsive and supportive staffbright and happy facility
Address
5812 Darrow Road, Hudson, OH
Phone
(330) 656-2737
Childtime Children'S Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childtime Akron receives polarized reviews with strong praise from some long-term families and serious safety concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight caring staff, live camera access, and years of satisfactory service, while negative reviews allege neglect, inadequate supervision, and mishandling of infants and young children.

caring and accommodating stafflive camera monitoring availablelong-term family satisfaction
Address
2645 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 745-2530
Brightside Academy Ohio
Child Daycare & Preschools

Brightside Academy Ohio has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, curriculum-based learning, and director Ms. Josephine White's leadership. However, negative reviews report serious concerns about neglect, poor management under director Tammy, lack of communication, and inadequate supervision.

Kind and caring staffstructured curriculum with measurable learning outcomesspecial needs accommodation
Address
1585 Fredrick Blvd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 835-9560
Creative Early Learning Center INC II
Child Daycare & Preschools

Creative Early Learning Center II in Twinsburg receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, engaging activities, and the center's ability to help children with separation anxiety and developmental delays thrive. Children reportedly love attending and make significant academic and social progress.

Friendly and dedicated teachersresponsive communication with daily updates and photosengaging age-appropriate activities
Address
9585 Idlewood Drive, Twinsburg, OH
Phone
(330) 487-5437
St Paul'S Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1361 W Market St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 836-2355
Brightside Academy Ohio
Child Daycare & Preschools

Brightside Academy Ohio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the professional and caring staff, clean facility, and family-like environment where children are happy and engaged. However, one parent reported a serious safety incident involving transportation and concerns about the director's response to bullying and billing issues.

Professional and friendly staffclean facilitycaring director
Address
1100 S Arlington St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 785-9740

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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.