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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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Brookville Community United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
114 Hay Avenue, Brookville, OH
Phone
(937) 833-6691
The Word Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for a church (The Word Youth Center functioning as a place of worship), not a daycare center. No reviews about childcare services, staff qualifications, activities, safety, or educational programs were found.

None applicable - reviews discuss religious worship experiencenot childcare
Address
3401 W. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 278-5653
Playtime Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Playtime Nursery School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the welcoming environment, caring staff leadership under owner Ms. Terri, and strong educational curriculum that prepares children for grade school. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, feel safe, and thrive developmentally in a clean, family-oriented setting.

Convenient hourswelcoming staffeducational curriculum
Address
821 Whitmore Ave, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 268-4395
East Forty Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise East Forty Christian Preschool for its friendly atmosphere and dedicated teachers who achieve strong results with young children. Visitors report feeling welcomed and at home, and appreciate the church community aspect of the facility.

Friendly staffeffective teachingwelcoming atmosphere
Address
7522 East Pike, Norwich, OH
Phone
(740) 872-3711
St John Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
501 N Wilhelm St, Holgate, OH
Phone
(419) 264-4641
Academy Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Academy Kids Learning Center receives universal 5-star praise from parents who emphasize the caring, family-like environment and educational focus. Parents highlight the staff's genuine dedication to child development and cite long-term loyalty, with some families using the center across multiple generations.

Caring and nurturing stafffamily-like atmosphereeducational curriculum
Address
289 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 258-5437
Worthington Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Worthington Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong academic and social-emotional development, welcoming community atmosphere, and enrichment programming. Families report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and feel fortunate to be part of the WPPS community.

Caring and dedicated teacherswarm and inviting environmentstrong academic preparation
Address
773 N High St, Worthington, OH
Phone
(614) 885-3765
North Clinton Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

NOTE: Reviews appear to be for a church, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, friendly community, engaging sermons, and commitment to Christian values and community outreach.

Welcoming and friendly congregationengaging pastor and sermonstraditional hymn services available
Address
831 W Linfoot, Wauseon, OH
Phone
(419) 337-4776
Primrose School Of Symmes
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Primrose School of Symmes receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, qualified teaching staff and comprehensive curriculum. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere, strong educational programming, and genuine care teachers provide to children from infancy through pre-K.

Dedicated and loving teacherseducational curriculum with diverse learning activitieshealthy meal options
Address
9175 Governor'S Way, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 697-6970
Sap (Stow Alliance Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

SAP is a church-based preschool in Stow, Ohio that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming environment, biblical curriculum, and quality preschool program, with many expressing strong satisfaction with their children's experience and the facility overall.

Welcoming atmospherebeautiful facilitybiblically-based curriculum
Address
4460 Stow Rd, Stow, OH
Phone
(330) 688-7433
Jolly Tots Too!
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Jolly Tots Too! receives universal praise from parents across all reviews. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced staff, small teacher-to-child ratios, on-site nurse, and nurturing environment that supports children's growth from infancy through Pre-K. Families report feeling confident in the quality of care and describe the center as a loving community where children thrive.

Caring and experienced staffsmall teacher-to-child ratioson-site nurse
Address
5511 N. Hamilton Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 471-0688
Nature'S Way Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
14010 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 671-0572
Christ'S Church Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Christ's Church Kids in Mason, Ohio operates from a church facility on a former farm with outdoor amenities including a playground and soccer fields. Parents praise the welcoming community, friendly staff, and quality programs including preschool and mom's groups. The facility is well-maintained, safe, and positioned away from commercial areas.

Beautiful facility on spacious propertysafe environmentplayground and soccer fields
Address
5165 Western Row Road, Mason, OH
Phone
(513) 229-5400
Primrose School Of Lewis Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Lewis Center for its caring, loving staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Multiple families switched from other daycares and report this was one of their best decisions. The center is noted for its low staff turnover, engaging curriculum, and thoughtful family amenities.

Caring and loving teachersnurturing environmentengaging activities and curriculum
Address
8273 Owenfield Dr, Powell, OH
Phone
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Karing Loving Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Karing Loving Daycare Center for its clean, safe environment and caring staff. Children are reported to thrive and blossom in this loving setting. The facility offers affordable private pay options.

Clean facilitysafe environmentcaring and nice staff
Address
1070 Weller St, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 895-0111
Jack & Jill Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Jack & Jill Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, patient teachers who help children feel comfortable and happy at school, with strong support for children's development and learning. Parents report their children enjoy attending and form meaningful connections with staff.

Caring and patient teacherssmall class sizeschild-centered approach
Address
32801 Electric Boulevard, Avon Lake, OH
Phone
(440) 933-7946
Zion Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
22-24 N Second St, Waterville, OH
Phone
(419) 878-3026
St Mary'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

These reviews are not for a daycare but for St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Hudson, Ohio. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, beautiful facility, meaningful services, and community events.

Friendly and welcoming parishbeautiful modern architectureexcellent homilies
Address
340 N Main St, Hudson, OH
Phone
(330) 653-8118
Kids Country
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Kids Country for its caring, friendly staff and warm atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report strong developmental progress across all age groups. The facility is noted for excellent outdoor play areas, hands-on learning activities, and well-organized family events.

Caring and attentive staffwarm welcoming atmosphereexperienced teachers
Address
4923 Hudson Drive, Stow, OH
Phone
(330) 686-7707
Small Wonder Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Small Wonder Preschool in New Paris, Ohio receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring, dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and safe, welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress.

Caring and attentive staffstrong pre-K curriculumindividualized attention to each child's needs
Address
207 W Walnut St, New Paris, OH
Phone
(937) 437-0297
For A Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

For A Child in N. Canton, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a welcoming, clean facility with caring and stable staff. Parents particularly appreciate the long tenure of many teachers, which provides continuity and familiarity for children. The center is noted for serving multiple age groups effectively and being highly sought after, with a waiting list.

Warm and friendly atmospherecaring and loving staffclean facility
Address
1300 S. Main St, Ste 1000, N. Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 966-7010
Kids Zone Educational Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
402 N Oak St, Baltimore, OH
Phone
(740) 862-4521
Worthington Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Worthington Learning Center (also referred to as Precious People of Worthington) for its caring staff, educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Children are reported to be engaged, happy, and learning through hands-on activities, with parents appreciating daily photo updates and strong communication from leadership.

Kind and caring teachersclean facilityage-appropriate curriculum
Address
7878 Worthington-Galena, Worthington, OH
Phone
(614) 885-0444
Cedarville Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
196 Walnut Street, Cedarville, OH
Phone
(937) 766-2252
Nurture Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Nurture Preschool & Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising its clean, safe environment and caring staff who make children feel like family. One parent reported serious concerns including their child being bitten and lost belongings. The majority of reviews highlight the facility's educational approach and nurturing atmosphere.

clean and safe environmentcaring and dedicated stafffamily-friendly atmosphere
Address
218 S. 5th St., Byesville, OH
Phone
(740) 685-1111
Al Pi Darko Initiative
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a synagogue/religious institution rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the warm, welcoming community and friendly staff/rabbi. No daycare-specific feedback is available.

Welcoming communityfriendly staffwarm rabbi
Address
6442 Stover Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 832-3599
Fbc Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
3001 Brice Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 626-3890
Fci
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2511 Mock Rd., Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 471-8486
Future Stars Learning Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2775 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 262-7600
Historical Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Historical Childcare Center LLC receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, experienced staff, clean facility, and family-like atmosphere that has earned strong loyalty, with many families using the center for multiple children over many years.

Loving and passionate staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
2885 West Broad St, Colubus, OH
Phone
(614) 530-7673

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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.