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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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Liberty Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Liberty Early Education Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, creative staff and well-rounded curriculum. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and a welcoming, family-like environment.

caring and kind staffstrong academic preparationsocial-emotional development
Address
7080 Olentangy River Rd, Delaware, OH
Phone
(740) 548-2095
Meadows Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Meadows Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the well-rounded, educational curriculum and character development focus. Parents highlight the welcoming, professional staff and owner flexibility, along with the clean, engaging facility and small class sizes that prepare children for elementary school.

Quality curriculumcharacter development focussmall class sizes
Address
7560 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, OH
Phone
(614) 804-0096
Milestone Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
201 N. Galena Rd., Sunbury, OH
Phone
(614) 302-4743
Wee Care Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1925 Barker St, Sandusky, OH
Phone
(419) 621-7853
Pickerington Y-Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
775 Long Road, Pickerington, OH
Phone
(614) 834-9622
Small Wonders Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
505 Hocking Street, Lancaster, OH
Phone
(740) 654-0200
A Child'S Journey Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
846 S. Yearling Rd, Whitehall, OH
Phone
(614) 397-1974
A Love For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4656 Heaton Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 378-5210
A Step In The Right Direction Literacy Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1300 Yellowwood Drive, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 818-9393
A+ Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A+ Kids Learning Center in Columbus receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and clean, safe environment. Parents highlight the center's focus on academic preparation for preschool and kindergarten, as well as the warm, family-like atmosphere that keeps children engaged and excited about attending.

Caring and personable staffclean and safe facilityone-on-one academic instruction
Address
5700 Kathy Run Lane, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 394-8278
All In A Day Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4420 Refugee Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 866-7623
America'S Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
77 North Wilson Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 272-5900
Earth'S Precious Jewels Literacy And Fitness Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Earth's Precious Jewels Literacy and Fitness Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mr. Freddy and staff for being caring, professional, and dedicated to child development. Parents highlight the clean facility, effective communication, quality meals, field trips, and individualized attention to each child's strengths and weaknesses. Multiple reviewers credit the center's kindergarten prep program with setting their children up for academic success.

Supportive and caring director and staffclean and organized facilityquality meals
Address
4600 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 319-0249
Greenhills Cooperative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Greenhills Cooperative Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise its warm, family-like atmosphere and experienced, compassionate teachers. Parents highlight the co-op model that involves families in their child's education and community, along with creative, hands-on learning methods that prepare children well for kindergarten.

Loving and caring teachersfamily involvement through co-op modelhalf-day schedule suitable for young children
Address
10416 Bossi Lane, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 825-5300
Growing Together Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Growing Together Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean environment. Parents report their children are learning significantly, enjoying attending, and developing strong bonds with teachers. Multiple reviewers specifically commend the educational curriculum and quality of care provided.

kind and professional staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculum
Address
1530 East Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 399-1705
Incredible Kids Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7140 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 259-4632
Kam-Ko-Ki Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2828 Highland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 221-1158
Kampusland INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
750 Derby Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(888) 571-7973
Kind And Caring Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Kind and Caring Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and safe, clean facility. Parents report their children enjoy attending and benefit from structured curriculum, developmental support, and reasonable pricing. The center is described as one of the best in Cincinnati with strong staff continuity.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communicationfair and competitive tuition rates
Address
37 Eswin Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 834-8931
Little Footprints Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Footprints Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's genuine care, expertise in child development, and compassionate approach. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and developing well in a clean, welcoming environment with excellent communication from leadership.

Knowledgeable and certified staffpassionate teacherspositive environment
Address
3660 Washington Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 961-6870
Mini Miracles Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
710 Ridgeway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 550-5738
Mk Childcare Of State Ave
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
686 State Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 921-2368
Mk Childcare Of Warsaw Ave LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3711 Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 922-6279
Nature W/ Nurture Preschool & Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4954 Ferguson Pl., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 873-1485
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Rainbow Child Care Center in Cincinnati receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and director Heidi for creating a nurturing, community-focused environment. Parents consistently report strong child development outcomes, engaging activities, healthy nutrition, and excellent communication. Families express high satisfaction and confidence in the center's preparation of children for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and dedicated staffDirector Heidi's responsiveness and leadershipLow staff turnover
Address
1069 Nimitzview Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 232-1584
Shine Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Shine Child Care for its Montessori-based approach, small class sizes, and outdoor-focused curriculum. Staff are described as caring, passionate, and trauma-informed, with exceptional teacher-child ratios. Families appreciate the center's holistic approach to child development and strong sense of community support.

Montessori-based curriculumsmall intimate settingshigh teacher-child ratios (3:1 for toddlers)
Address
5100 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 541-0400
Sky'S The Limit Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1560 Marlowe Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 853-0101
The Children'S Home Of Cincinnati Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4550 Red Bank Expy, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 527-7290
The Little Tree House Of Knowledge
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1525 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 873-4760
Three Rivers Co-Op Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Three Rivers Co-Op Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, patient teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the warm environment, flexible scheduling options, affordable pricing, and strong social and academic development in their children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant growth.

Kind and patient teachersplay-based curriculum with structured learningwarm and welcoming environment
Address
6734 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 941-4943

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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.