
Browse 3,743 child daycare & preschools across Ohio. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 3,743 |
| Headstart Programs | 274 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 394 |
| Before or After School | 1,006 |
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The reviews provided appear to be for a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, youth programs, and friendly staff, but do not contain information relevant to evaluating FAMILY LIFE SACC as a daycare provider.
Parents highlight attentive, hands-on teaching and strong communication from specific staff members, noting that their children are well-cared for and academically advanced. The facility is described as clean and structured, with one parent appreciating the support received during a difficult transition. However, the short duration of attendance for some families prevents a broader assessment of long-term outcomes.
Parents consistently praise Let's Make a Change for providing excellent, loving care in a community-focused environment. The center is recognized for staff retention, engaging programming including field trips, and owner Aisha's personal involvement and community service. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Parents consistently praise KidsFirst Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who make children feel seen and loved. Multiple reviews highlight strong child development outcomes in academics, social skills, and language, with particular praise for individual teachers like Ms. Judy and Sydney. Families report feeling confident in the center's care and appreciate clear communication through the Procare app.
A single parent provides a brief 5-star rating, describing the center as very good. The limited feedback offers no specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or facilities.
The Sunshine House receives consistently high praise from parents who commend the caring, professional staff and directors for creating a safe, nurturing environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, show significant developmental progress, and are treated with individual attention and patience. The center is noted for strong management, responsiveness to parent concerns, and a welcoming atmosphere.
YMCA Camp Wild in Marietta, Ohio is a highly-rated overnight camp facility with consistently excellent reviews. Parents and campers praise the beautiful lake setting, well-maintained facilities, diverse activities (rock climbing, zip-lining, horseback riding, swimming), and exceptionally friendly, caring staff. Attendees report transformative experiences and many return year after year.
Parents consistently praise Buhrer as an excellent educational facility with a positive atmosphere and caring staff. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and extended family members, indicating strong satisfaction. Teachers are noted for making learning engaging and fun while maintaining high educational standards.
Yellow Springs Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, director, and nurturing environment where children are happy and well-cared for. One negative review contradicts this, citing poor management, untrained staff, and cleanliness issues. The majority of parents report satisfaction with teacher-to-student ratios and their children's daily experiences.
Parents consistently praise LEAP Academy at North Fairmont for its exceptional staff and teachers who are described as attentive, polite, and helpful. The school is highly regarded by families, with multiple children from the same households attending. One minor concern noted was the limited pickup and drop-off area.
One parent highlights positive interactions with staff and successful experiences with teachers for their first child. The review expresses optimism about future enrollment for a second child.
One parent describes a positive experience where their daughter developed well and felt ready for Kindergarten under the care of dedicated teachers and administrators. Another reviewer appreciates the school's location in a beautiful neighborhood and notes that all teachers are good.
Choffin Career and Technical Center receives consistently positive feedback from students and community partners. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, supportive staff, and well-structured programs that prepare students for careers and exams. The facility is noted as clean with caring teachers who take time to help students understand material.
Marie English Early Childhood Center in Marion, Ohio receives consistently positive feedback with an average rating of 4.7/5. Parents praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and community-focused activities. The organization is noted for its inclusive values and commitment to quality childcare.
Some parents highlight the staff's genuine care and understanding of students with disabilities, while one review describes a negative experience involving physical altercations between children and inadequate communication from the school. The program appears to specialize in serving children with hearing impairments and other needs, though specific incidents of injury and teacher responsiveness have raised serious concerns for at least one family.
One parent describes the school as the best elementary option in Dayton, citing positive impacts on their child and appreciation for the staff. A separate review expresses deep concern regarding safety, bullying, and resource quality, arguing that the education system fails to prepare students for success.
This is not a daycare center but rather a vocational and adult education campus in Zanesville, Ohio. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (8 five-star ratings) with praise for instructors, training quality, and customer service, though one student reported poor instruction and engagement from an instructor.
Parents consistently praise Wise Choice Learning Childcare for its caring, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff led by Ms. Karen. The facility is noted for cleanliness, educational quality, and flexibility with schedules, with children reportedly starting school ahead of peers. Parents highlight the center's successful inclusion of children with special needs and strong preparation for kindergarten.
Lakota Family YMCA at Union is highly rated for its clean, well-equipped facilities and exceptionally warm, welcoming staff. Parents praise the child watch services, variety of classes and programs, and strong sense of community. The facility offers excellent value with diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, and organized family activities.
Grove City Christian Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and compassionate staff who treat children like their own. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about accommodations for children with special needs and high costs.
One parent expresses strong appreciation for the staff and the principles taught to children. The review highlights a positive experience with the educators at the center.
Parents consistently praise Creative Playrooms for exceptional staff care, strong leadership from Director Heather, and a welcoming environment that supports children's emotional and educational development. Families report smooth transitions, excellent communication through daily updates and photos, and visible improvement in their children's social behavior and learning. The facility is noted for its spacious classrooms, diverse age groups, fresh food options, and convenient Montessori program with before/aftercare services.
New Adventures Early Learning and Child Development in Mantua, Ohio has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, flexible scheduling, and quality programming. However, one parent reported serious concerns about frequent injuries and bite marks with inadequate incident reporting and response from management.
Forest Park Preschool receives consistently positive ratings, though most reviews focus on the church's community services rather than daycare-specific experiences. Parents praise the friendly volunteers, fresh food offerings, and the church's produce distribution program. Limited specific feedback about daycare operations is provided in available reviews.
Carol's Corner Child Care receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with the majority praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and strong communication. However, one parent reported a negative experience regarding enrollment policies and staff judgment.
These reviews do not pertain to daycare services. The Athens Community Center is a recreational facility offering gym equipment, sports activities, and community gatherings. Reviews praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, affordable pricing, and diverse amenities.
The YMCA Clermont SACC & Preschool in Batavia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most reviewers praising the friendly and welcoming staff, cleanliness, and amenities including indoor and outdoor pools. A few concerns were raised about rising membership fees without corresponding facility updates and social cliques in certain activity groups.
Creative Corner Child Care receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the patient and respectful staff and clean facilities. However, one parent reported serious concerns including lost items, a head bump incident, and a scratch, ultimately withdrawing their child due to safety concerns.
Rainbow Years is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Kettering, Ohio with consistently excellent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, stable staff, strong communication, educational programs, and family-like atmosphere. The facility offers competitive pricing, before/after school care, summer programs, and school transportation.
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