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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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Building Blocks Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
9308 Garfield Blvd, Garfield Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 441-0190
Parkview Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
21620 Mastick Rd, Fairview Park, OH
Phone
(440) 331-5500
Daisy Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Daisy Daycare in Cleveland receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, attentive staff and educational focus. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, regular communication through photos and videos, and genuine developmental support including potty training assistance.

Caring and affectionate teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipseducational curriculum with goal-setting
Address
4801 Clark Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 939-1070
Excell Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

EXCELL EARLY LEARNING CENTER receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, educational quality, and family-like environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the owner's active involvement in the center. The facility is noted for its stable, trustworthy care over its 20-year history in the community.

Caring and patient staffstrong educational curriculumdevelopmental progress
Address
3031 Monticello, Cleveland Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 906-2298
Helping Hands Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
798 E 185th, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 383-9671
Sonshine Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Sonshine Preschool receives mixed feedback, with most parents praising the caring, patient teachers and strong academic programs. However, one parent reported the center abruptly dismissed their 4-year-old after 4 days without proper transition time, citing behavioral concerns that were later determined to be unfounded.

Kind and caring teacherspatient staffstrong academics
Address
8971 W Ridgewood Drive, Parma Heights, OH
Phone
(440) 886-7485
The Cooperative Preschool Of Bay Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
29931 Lake Rd, Bay Village, OH
Phone
(440) 899-7240
Villa Head Start Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5620 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 441-9550
Bethesda Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
28607 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH
Phone
(440) 808-8802
Bright Beginners
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6632 Harris Rd, Broadview Hts, OH
Phone
(440) 526-1016
Independence Co-Operative Nursery INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7121 Valley View Rd, Independence, OH
Phone
(216) 524-7788
John Knox Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
25200 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH
Phone
(440) 777-5878
Cleveland Fed Kids INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1240 E Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 522-4453
Ywca Metro Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4019 Prospect, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 881-6878
Toybox Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4536 Warner Rd, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 883-4596
Mary Hart Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
706 Prospect, Berea, OH
Phone
(440) 234-3762
Bingham Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Bingham Early Learning Center for its welcoming staff, safe environment, and quality care. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's supportive community atmosphere and note their children's happiness and development. One parent attended the center as a child themselves.

Welcoming and superb staffsafe environmentchild happiness
Address
2421 Central Ave., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 621-1782
Kendal Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Kendal Early Learning Center for its balanced curriculum, attentive staff, and safe environment. The standout feature is the intergenerational 'grand-friends program' that parents credit with enhancing social development and learning. Children show measurable academic progress and happiness.

Attentivecaring staffbalanced structure and play
Address
600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH
Phone
(440) 775-9815
Ava'S Bright Beginnings Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
12628 Chillicothe Rd Unt B&C, Chesterland, OH
Phone
(440) 729-0404
The Kids Club INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
16700 Hilltop Park Place, Chagrin Falls, OH
Phone
(440) 543-2582
Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Community Preschool in Chesterland, Ohio receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews, with parents consistently praising the caring and dedicated staff, strong curriculum, and positive impact on their children's development and confidence. Parents report their children are excited to attend, show significant academic and social growth, and feel well-supported in preparation for kindergarten. The school is described as creating a welcoming, small-town environment where families feel comfortable and confident.

caring and patient teachers and aidesgenuine care for each childchildren excited to attend
Address
11984 Caves Rd, Chesterland, OH
Phone
(440) 729-3522
Chester Co-Operative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents unanimously praise Chester Co-Operative Preschool for its nurturing environment and exceptional teacher Mrs. Davis, who provides individualized attention and balanced development across academic, emotional, and social areas. Children consistently express enthusiasm about attending, and families appreciate the co-op model that encourages parent involvement and community connections.

Caring and attentive teachersindividualized child-centered approachstrong emotional and social development
Address
12772 Chillicothe, Chesterland, OH
Phone
(440) 729-2043
St. Mark Christian Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviews praise St. Mark Christian Nursery School for its welcoming church environment and spiritual atmosphere. Parents appreciate the pastors' interactions with children, supportive congregation, and Christ-centered teachings. The facility is noted for being family-friendly during services.

Pastors good with childrenfriendly congregationsupportive environment
Address
11900 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH
Phone
(440) 729-1668
Heart Of Valley Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
17560 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH
Phone
(440) 708-2572
Miss Pat'S Day Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8553 Herrick Dr, Chesterland, OH
Phone
(440) 729-8255
Memorial Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
343 W Ankeney Mill Road, Xenia, OH
Phone
(937) 376-2567
Fairborn Preschool And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
100 N Broad St, Fairborn, OH
Phone
(937) 878-4461
Bright Beginnings INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Bright Beginnings Inc receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center for exceptional care, learning opportunities, and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents consistently highlight the staff's responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Attentive and caring teacherssmall class sizesteacher consistency across age groups
Address
2973 Lantz Road, Beavercreek, OH
Phone
(937) 426-6222
Evergreen Children'S Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2659 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH
Phone
(937) 426-6674
Aley Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4143 Kemp Rd, Beavercreek, OH
Phone
(937) 426-0830

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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.