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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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North Ridgeville Kiddie Kollege Kid Kare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise North Ridgeville Kiddie Kollege/KinderCare for its dedicated staff, clean facility, and strong leadership. The daycare receives high marks for daily communication, developmental progress, and creating a safe, loving environment for children. One parent mentioned a past neglect claim that was properly reported and investigated, with the involved staff member no longer employed.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership and director engagementclean facility
Address
33169 Center Ridge Rd, N Ridgeville, OH
Phone
(440) 327-5435
Lakeland Community College Teaching Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH
Phone
(440) 525-7500
Primrose School Of Johnstown Rd
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Johnstown Road for its warm, caring staff, well-designed curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children show strong academic, social, and emotional growth, and parents report excellent daily communication and peace of mind. This center is highly recommended by families who feel it provides a second home experience for their children.

Attentive and passionate teachersstrong curriculum balancing learning and creativityexcellent parent communication
Address
1101 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 775-0890
Papillion Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Papillion Enrichment Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring, family-like environment, dedicated teachers, organic homemade meals, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. Children are described as excited and happy to attend daily.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmosphereorganic and homemade food
Address
12596 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH
Phone
(440) 943-4323
Future Leaders Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
3459 E.Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 564-9895
Giggles And Blessings Learning Center LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Giggles and Blessings Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a professional, clean, and loving environment. Parents highlight the caring staff, personalized attention, spiritual foundation, and strong educational approach. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident leaving their kids in the center's care.

Professional and clean environmentcompassionate and well-trained staffpersonalized attention and detailed daily reports
Address
1474 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 725-3296
Hawthorn Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Hawthorn Academy receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and quality educational programming. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, attentive childcare, flexible scheduling, and competitive pricing. Children show developmental progress and genuine happiness attending the center.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipseducational activities
Address
3760 Snouffer Rd., Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 553-7119
Jump City Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Jump City Childcare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and hands-on staff, the owner's daily involvement, and the warm, family-oriented environment that promotes both educational and social development.

Caring and attentive staffowner involvement and presencewarm and welcoming atmosphere
Address
6190 Shamrock Ct., Dublin, OH
Phone
(773) 574-6460
Park School Of Gahanna LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Gahanna for exceptional teacher quality, warm and welcoming environment, and strong commitment to children's social, emotional, and educational development. Families report high satisfaction across multiple classrooms and age groups, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and significant growth during their time at the center. The owner and staff are noted as invested, involved, and dedicated to creating a positive com

Address
5515 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 893-8943
Sunny Day Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Balanced Family Academy (BFA) for exceptional care, nurturing environment, and strong staff-parent communication. All reviewers highlight staff warmth, personalized attention, developmental activities, and how quickly teachers learn children's names. Multiple parents emphasize the center's support during challenging situations and daily updates through photos and apps.

Warm and caring staffpersonalized attentionexcellent communication with parents
Address
255 Bradenton Ave., Dublin, OH
Phone
(614) 718-1717
Waggoner Academy Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Waggoner Academy Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, welcoming multicultural environment, and long-term reliability. However, one review raises serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene practices, supervision, and unexplained injuries. The facility has a 4.7/5 Google rating with mostly 5-star reviews.

Caring and loving staffdiverse multicultural environmentlong-term reliability (10+ years)
Address
968 North Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH
Phone
(614) 755-6336
Play.Love.Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Play.Love.Learn for its safe, nurturing environment and small class sizes that allow individualized attention. The facility receives high marks for staff quality, communication with parents, academic preparation, and positive atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending and make strong developmental progress.

Small class sizescaring and welcoming staffexcellent parent communication
Address
14383 Pearl Road, Stongsville, OH
Phone
(440) 638-4839
Sunny Side Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Sunny Side Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean and nurturing environment, strong parent communication, and their children's growth and development. The owner, Megan, and her team are noted for going above and beyond in both childcare and customer service.

Kind and caring staffprofessional environmentclean facility
Address
43 E Columbus St, Lithopolis, OH
Phone
(614) 834-7788
Trinity Learning Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Trinity Learning Center Preschool in Pickerington receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the clean facility, caring and qualified staff, strong leadership from Director Ms. Tee, and notable child development outcomes. The center's faith-based approach combined with affordable pricing is highlighted as a major attraction.

Clean and well-maintained facilityQualified and caring staffAttentive to child development and learning
Address
6389 Blacklick-Eastern Rd., Pickerington, OH
Phone
(614) 837-2780
Trinity Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Trinity Learning Center in Pickerington receives consistently high praise from parents, with 10 five-star reviews highlighting the caring staff, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. Parents particularly commend the director (Ms. Tee) and note significant learning and behavioral improvements in their children. The center's faith-based approach and affordable pricing are also mentioned as key advantages.

Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring and qualified staffattentive director (Ms. Tee)
Address
830 Refugee Road Nw, Pickerington, OH
Phone
(614) 863-4444
Just4kids Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Just4Kids Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the nurturing staff, educational environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, one review reports a serious incident involving alleged child abuse and concerns about how management handled the complaint. The majority of reviews highlight safety, professionalism, and developmental progress.

Warm and nurturing staffsafe and loving environmenteducational curriculum with strong developmental outcomes
Address
10133 Springfield Pk., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 834-7685
Tender Tots Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Tender Tots Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents and staff, with praise for caring and dedicated caregivers, particularly Ms. Tina, and evidence-based teaching practices. However, one negative review cited poor communication, unprofessional staff attitudes, and concerns about favoritism toward the owner's daughter in the infant room.

Caring and loving staffwarm greeting and interaction with childrenevidence-based teaching practices
Address
813 Beecher St., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 281-0049
The Growing Room
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Growing Room is a highly-rated preschool in Cincinnati where parents report exceptional teacher quality, strong curriculum, and a warm, nurturing environment. Children consistently show academic growth, social-emotional development, and genuine enthusiasm for attending. Parents across multiple families and years of enrollment praise the school's character-building focus and individualized attention to each child.

Caring and loving teacherswarm and welcoming environmentstrong academic curriculum
Address
7781 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 317-6732
Friends Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for Friends Early Learning Center in Willoughby Hill, Ohio.

None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare
Address
2846 Som Center Rd, Willoughby Hill, OH
Phone
(440) 944-1026
South Elyria Horizon Education Centers A
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

South Elyria Horizon Education Centers A receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, clean facilities, and engaging activities including field trips. However, one parent reported a negative experience with staff responsiveness and professionalism.

Amazing teachersone-on-one attention with childrenclean building
Address
109 Louden Court, Elyria, OH
Phone
(440) 322-3409
Faith Family Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews are for Faith Family Church, not a daycare center. The Google rating of 4.7/5 appears to be incorrectly attributed. All 10 reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, Pastor Mike Camenetti's biblical teaching, and strong sense of community.

Welcoming and family-oriented environmentPastor preaches directly from the Bibleseparate children's worship areas
Address
8200 Freedom Ave, North Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 526-7366
Kids Country
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kids Country Hartville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and strong communication, with children reportedly eager to attend daily.

Caring and attentive teachers and staffstructured daily schedulenutritious meals included
Address
126 Washington St. Sw, Hartville, OH
Phone
(330) 877-2600
Ohcrs Small Steps Big Dreams
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Small Steps Big Dreams for its welcoming, caring staff and family-like atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic progress. The facility is noted as clean, organized, and well-managed.

welcoming and polite staffcompassionate and knowledgeable caregiverschildren are happy and eager to attend
Address
1433 Whipple Ave Nw, Canton, OH
Phone
(234) 804-3030
Kids Country
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Kids Country Fairlawn for its warm, attentive staff and nurturing environment. The facility stands out for its outdoor play area, daily app communication, nutritious meals, and engaging activities that help children learn and thrive.

Caring and welcoming staffoutdoor play yard (rare in area)daily app updates with photos
Address
2955 Smith Road, Fairlawn, OH
Phone
(330) 668-5144
The Talented Tenth Preschool And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents overwhelmingly praise The Talented Tenth Preschool and Daycare Center for its caring, family-like environment and staff who genuinely invest in children's wellbeing. Multiple parents highlight the peace of mind the center provides, strong communication, and positive experiences for children with special needs. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings.

Caring and invested stafffamily-like atmospherestrong communication with parents
Address
380 Wooster Rd. North, Barberton, OH
Phone
(330) 515-0833
Creative Fish Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
201 W. High, New Philadelphi, OH
Phone
(330) 339-6411
Sylvania First Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Sylvania First Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents in its preschool program, who praise the teachers, curriculum, and affordable pricing. The facility also serves as a community venue for events and hosts activities like farmers markets. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff.

Awesome teachersquality curriculumaffordable prices
Address
7000 Erie St, Sylvania, OH
Phone
(419) 885-4249
1st Friends Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

1st Friends Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, structured programs, and strong communication through daily updates. The center is consistently described as a second home where children thrive academically and emotionally. One negative review cited unprofessional phone handling and management behavior.

caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystructured PreK program
Address
1930 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH
Phone
(330) 225-4562
Academy Of Young Minds East
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Academy of Young Minds East receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, child development outcomes, and supportive management. Families report their children are happy, learning, and making social progress while in their care.

Loving and professional staffcleanliness and facility maintenancesecurity with cameras
Address
685 Briarthorn Crescent Dr, Wadsworth, OH
Phone
(330) 334-9400
Academy Of Young Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Academy of Young Minds receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's dedication, care quality, and enriching activities. One negative review raised concerns about infant care practices and staff demeanor during a brief tour visit.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityenriching activities
Address
311 Weatherstone Drive, Wadsworth, OH
Phone
(330) 336-6000

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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.