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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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Firelands Community Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Firelands Community Day School in Oberlin receives universally positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and friendly staff who treat children as their own, and highlight the school's ability to help children transition successfully to kindergarten while fostering academic and social development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report high satisfaction with the director, Susan, and overall school environment.

caring and loving stafffriendly atmospherechildren enjoy attending
Address
11970 Vermilion Rd, Oberlin, OH
Phone
(440) 965-7677
Regent
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Regent Academy Preschool & Daycare in Elyria receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the welcoming, caring staff, flexible scheduling, and positive learning environment. Parents report their children enjoy attending and have built strong relationships with teachers.

patient and caring staffwelcoming and friendlyflexible scheduling
Address
315 Morgan Ave, Elyria, OH
Phone
(440) 322-1049
Gateway Pre-K School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4650 W Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 536-6503
Quality Time Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2301 Dorr, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 531-2990
Woodrow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Woodrow Child Care Center in Sylvania receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff, individualized curriculum, and strong kindergarten preparation. Children show significant developmental growth and parents report high satisfaction and strong recommendations to others.

Caring and supportive teachersindividualized educational goalsstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
5900 Woodrow, Sylvania, OH
Phone
(419) 517-1367
Dreams Of Tomorrow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1007 N. Summit St, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 469-8885
Forever Friends Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1540 Holloway Rd, Holland, OH
Phone
(419) 865-8342
Fairgreen Parent-Cooperative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3220 Laskey Road, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 475-5367
St Paul'S Elizabeth Wayne Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
310 Elizabeth St, Maumee, OH
Phone
(419) 893-3383
Children Discovery Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Children Discovery Center for providing a loving, educational environment with engaged staff and strong leadership under Director Michelle. The facility offers interactive play areas, outdoor exploration, and developmental support that helps children thrive over many years. Multiple reviewers chose CDC over competitors and report high satisfaction with their children's experiences.

Caring and wonderful staffstrong leadership and administrationinteractive and rotating play areas
Address
1640 Timberwolf Drive, Holland, OH
Phone
(419) 861-1060
Precious People
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4030 Douglas Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 474-7144
James Meade Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4909 Sylvania, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 843-5097
Ymca Child Development Center @ St. Charles
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2600 Navarre, Oregon, OH
Phone
(419) 696-7560
Quality Time Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2315 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 531-2990
Care-A-Lot Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Care-A-Lot Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff, educational curriculum, and engaging activities. Parents report their children are excited to attend, have gained confidence, and are well-prepared for kindergarten. The center uses an app to share daily photos and updates with families.

Friendly and caring staffeducational curriculum (writingcounting
Address
108 E South St, Botkins, OH
Phone
(937) 693-3367
Kids World Day Care Center/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
191 Hansgen-Morgan Rd, Wheelersburg, OH
Phone
(740) 776-4548
St. Ann Little Blessings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

St. Ann Little Blessings Child Care Center, operated by Helana, receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. They consistently praise Helana's individualized attention, structured curriculum, teaching approach, and warm, nurturing environment that feels like home. Parents particularly highlight her skill working with children with special needs and her flexibility with scheduling.

Individualized attention and carestructured daily curriculum and routinesexperienced with children with autism and special needs
Address
1005 Baker St, Fremont, OH
Phone
(419) 332-6598
Johnstown Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
81 S Main Street, Johnstown, OH
Phone
(740) 967-1450
Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm community environment. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend daily. The facility is noted for strong security measures, Christian values, and excellent communication with families.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and inviting classroomsstrong security with cameras
Address
7714 Hazleton-Etna Road, Pataskala, OH
Phone
(740) 964-6333
Adventures In Learning Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Adventures in Learning Child Care Center for its caring, knowledgeable staff who treat children like their own. Families report their children are thriving developmentally, excited to attend daily, and engaged in fun learning activities. The center is also noted for excellent communication through the Brightwheel app and genuine, understanding staff.

caring and knowledgeable staffchildren excited to attendstrong child development and learning progress
Address
17 N Chalfant Ave, Newark, OH
Phone
(740) 522-8865
Croton Christian Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents praise Croton Christian Child Center for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere, with staff described as kind and caring. The facility is noted for its Christian values and warm community environment. Parents appreciate the facility's nice amenities and laid-back setting.

welcoming stafffriendly atmosphereChristian values
Address
40 S. Main Street, Croton, OH
Phone
(740) 893-3191
Little Blessings Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
129 Moull Street, Newark, OH
Phone
(740) 366-4784
Child Of God Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Child of God Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the kind and patient staff, strong academic and social preparation for kindergarten, and balanced approach to learning with Christian values. Parents consistently report their children thriving and excelling in school after attending.

Kind and patient teachersChristian foundationsmall class sizes with individual attention
Address
88 N Fifth Street, Newark, OH
Phone
(740) 349-7020
Gambier Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
119 Meadow Lane, Gambier, OH
Phone
(740) 427-2519
The Kid'S Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
14 Avalon Road, Mt. Vernon, OH
Phone
(740) 397-4031
Absolute Love Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1200 W. Chestnut St, Mt. Vernon, OH
Phone
(740) 397-2690
Ohio University Southern Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
300 Main St. (Hanging Rock), Ironton, OH
Phone
(740) 532-0178
Kinder Kare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
627 County Road 411, Proctorville, OH
Phone
(740) 886-5014
Creative Learning Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
36100 Portage Dr, Eastlake, OH
Phone
(440) 954-9548
Ymca Perry Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4325 Manchester Street, Perry, OH
Phone
(440) 259-4596

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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.