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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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Sugarcreek Education Center School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
3757 Upper Bellbrook Rd, Bellbrook, OH
Phone
(937) 767-1303
Ohio Valley Voices
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Ohio Valley Voices is a specialized center for deaf and hard of hearing children that receives universal praise from parents and professionals. Reviewers consistently report significant improvements in their children's speech, listening skills, confidence, and social development. Families emphasize the school's family-oriented approach, dedicated staff, on-site audiology services, and life-changing impact on both children and entire families.

Specialized expertise in cochlear implants and hearing lossexceptional staff who know each child deeplysignificant speech and language development
Address
6642 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Loveland, OH
Phone
(513) 791-1458
Primrose School Of Canal Winchester
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Canal Winchester as an exceptional daycare with highly engaged staff, clean facilities, and a hands-on learning approach. Children show significant developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending, while families appreciate strong communication and individualized attention to each child's needs.

Warm and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilitieshands-on and engaging learning activities
Address
6375 Winchester Blvd, Canal Winchester, OH
Phone
(614) 310-4950
Lincoln Pre-Kindergarten School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
124 Ohio Ave, Tiffin, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Are Our Future Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Kids Are Our Future Preschool for its educational approach, loving care, and long-term positive impact on children's development. Owner Vivian is highlighted for treating children like family, maintaining high academic standards, and providing structured discipline. Families report children excel academically and socially before entering kindergarten and beyond.

Clean facilityeducational curriculum beyond typical daycareacademic achievement (early literacy and math skills)
Address
47 Township Rd 509, South Point, OH
Phone
(740) 377-4200
Academyone Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Academy One for its caring, professional staff and enriching educational environment. Children show significant academic and social development, with strong parent-teacher communication and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps staff retention high. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend.

Caring and patient teachersstrong staff retentionwelcoming atmosphere
Address
10102 Woodcrest Way, New Albany, OH
Phone
(614) 855-8350
My Second Home Early Learning School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Blended Minds Learning Academy for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and educational focus. The center is described as family-oriented with attentive teachers who prioritize child safety and development. Multiple reviews highlight additional benefits like flexible hours, school transportation, and engaging summer programming.

Staff treat children with care and adorationresponsive communication via app and photossafety prioritized
Address
3777 South High Street, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 449-6688
Ascension Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
28081 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH
Phone
(440) 777-6365
Children First INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Children First as an exceptional daycare with caring, credentialed staff who treat children and families like family. The center is noted for its clean, organized environment, responsive communication, educational quality, and unique downtown location with a rooftop playground. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction and successful transitions to kindergarten.

Caring and experienced staff with low turnoverclean and organized facilityresponsive communication and easy app-based system
Address
77 S High St 7th Fl, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 466-0945
The Cleveland Music School Settlement Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise The Cleveland Music School Settlement Preschool as an exceptional music education program with skilled instructors and a nurturing environment. Students show significant progress in music skills across various programs including piano lessons, Jr Jams, combos, and theory classes. The facility is well-maintained with professional teachers who effectively meet students at their level and encourage musical growth.

Music-focused curriculumskilled and excellent teachersstudent progress and skill development
Address
11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 421-5806
Grace Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Grace Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring and dedicated teaching staff, particularly Mrs. Bonnie. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning significantly, with the school organizing numerous fun activities that build community.

Caring and fantastic teachersstrong learning outcomesfun activities
Address
13030 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 529-1081
Trinity Shining Lights Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Trinity Shining Lights Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight caring, patient staff who create a family-like environment with individualized attention. Parents report satisfaction with the quality of the preschool program.

Loving and patient staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsfamily-oriented environment
Address
209 E Main Street, Shelby, OH
Phone
(419) 342-2866
Noah'S Ark Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
4524 Lynn Road, Rootstown, OH
Phone
(330) 325-7236
Imagination Crossing
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Imagination Crossing receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and small class sizes. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared for, and making developmental progress, with regular photo and text updates throughout the day. Families describe it as a welcoming, family-like environment where children thrive.

Caring and dedicated staffsmall class sizes and good ratiosdaily photo and text updates
Address
20 S. Richard'S Run Road, Springboro, OH
Phone
(937) 885-3428
The Compass School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise The Compass School (formerly Gardner School) for exceptional care, communication, and curriculum. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited about learning. Staff are described as caring, dedicated, and accessible to parents.

Strong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent daily communication via Brightwheel and parent journalsage-appropriate curriculum and activities
Address
9370 Waterstone Boulevard, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 683-8833
Bright Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
315 S College Drive, Bowling Green, OH
Phone
(419) 352-8675
Damascus United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise Damascus United Methodist Preschool as a welcoming, loving, and Bible-believing community. The facility offers programs including breakfast, homework help, and meals, with staff described as kind and nice. Reviews consistently highlight the sense of family and community.

welcoming environmentloving staffBible-based values
Address
300 Valley Road, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 537-3031
Small World Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Small World Early Childhood Development Center in Dayton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, owner engagement, safety measures, and educational activities. However, one parent reported serious concerns including alleged mistreatment by teachers, dismissive management response, and requests for classroom cameras for oversight.

Caring and supportive staffresponsive owner (Mrs. Sanders)clean facility
Address
1410 Liscum Drive, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 262-9510
Delightful Days Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Delightful Days Learning Center as an excellent, well-run facility with caring and engaged staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the clean, bright facilities, strong curriculum, low staff turnover, and welcoming environment that makes children happy to attend. The center is a Step Up to Quality 3-Star Award winner and comes highly recommended by families in the area.

caring and engaged stafflow staff turnoverclean and bright facilities
Address
5819 Kentshire Drive, Kettering, OH
Phone
(937) 435-8808
Early Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Early Beginnings receives consistently high praise from parents who describe caring, accommodating staff and a welcoming environment where children thrive. Parents highlight the director's willingness to go above and beyond for families, including accommodating dietary restrictions and special needs, and report long-term loyalty to the center.

Caring and friendly staffaccommodating leadership (directors Kristen and Nicole Bradley)flexible part-time options
Address
1820 S Alex Rd, West Carrollton, OH
Phone
(937) 847-9614
Englewood United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
107 N Walnut St, Englewood, OH
Phone
(937) 836-5361
St John'S Pre-Kindergarten School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

St. John's Pre-Kindergarten School in Dover, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the pleasant staff, quality instruction, and positive learning environment, with multiple parents noting their children thrived during their enrollment. The facility offers a non-religious curriculum despite being housed at a church.

Pleasant and helpful staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsgood facility and kitchen
Address
409 N Wooster Avenue, Dover, OH
Phone
(330) 364-4458
Northminster Children'S Co-Op
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: The reviews provided are for Northminster Presbyterian Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere, relevant spiritual teachings, and support services offered to members and those in need.

Welcoming and inclusive communityPastor Greg's relevant and authentic messagesactive student ministry
Address
703 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 931-0243
Jeffrey Mansion Preschool- Bexley Recreation Dept
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Jeffrey Mansion Preschool is praised for its beautiful historic mansion, well-maintained grounds, and peaceful atmosphere. Parents appreciate the diverse amenities including playgrounds, hiking paths, sports facilities, and shaded areas. Staff are reported as friendly and helpful.

Beautiful grounds and landscapinghistoric mansionshaded walking paths
Address
165 N Parkview Avenue, Bexley, OH
Phone
(614) 559-4300
Upper Arlington Lutheran Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews are predominantly positive with 5-star ratings praising the welcoming community and faith-based environment. However, most reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than the preschool program specifically. Limited feedback is available about actual daycare services and curriculum.

Friendly and welcoming stafffaith-based community focuskind people
Address
2300 Lytham Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 643-4633
Vineyard Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Vineyard Early Childhood Center in Westerville receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its long-tenured staff, diverse programming including English classes, dance, gymnastics, and sports, and strong community support services. Parents particularly highlight the center's assistance with baby supplies and resources for families in need.

Excellent English instructiongenerous baby supplies assistanceknowledgeable and helpful staff member Diane
Address
6000 Cooper Rd, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 890-0000
Northwest Chapel Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: The reviews provided are for Northwest Chapel church, not the daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for Northwest Chapel Children's Center. The Google rating shows 0 reviews for the daycare facility.

None - reviews are for the churchnot the daycare
Address
6700 Rings Rd, Dublin, OH
Phone
(614) 761-0647
Smoky Row Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Smoky Row Children's Center in Powell, Ohio receives unanimous 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the center's play-based curriculum, experienced teaching staff with exceptional retention rates, and nurturing family atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially, with strong teacher-parent communication throughout the day.

Play-baseddevelopmentally appropriate curriculumexperienced teachers with 10+ year tenure
Address
8615 Smoky Row Road, Powell, OH
Phone
(614) 766-2122
Kids Korner Of Lexington
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Kids Korner for its caring, nurturing environment and highly engaged teachers who treat children like family members. The facility is noted for clear communication with parents, age-appropriate learning activities, and smooth transitions between classrooms. Multiple families report long-term loyalty and would strongly recommend the center to others.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationclean and organized classrooms
Address
124 Plymouth Street, Lexington, OH
Phone
(419) 884-0404
Ross Country Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Ross Country Day receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, hands-on staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the warm family-like environment, individual attention to children, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. Teachers, particularly Mr. Patrick and Miss Kelly, are frequently mentioned by name as exceptional educators who form lasting bonds with students.

Caring and dedicated staffhands-on teaching approachclean and organized facility
Address
3715 Rossgate Court, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 738-1700

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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.