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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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New Adventures Early Learning And Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Caring and involved stafflive camera access to classroomsaffordable monthly date nights
Address
11767 Timber Point Trail, Mantua, OH
Phone
(330) 274-8514
Forest Park Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Friendly and caring stafffresh foodgenerous community support
Address
315 S Collins Avenue, Lima, OH
Phone
(419) 227-8445
The Mustard Seed Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
9606 State Route 247 North, West Union, OH
Phone
(937) 544-9714
Carol'S Corner Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

caring and attentive teacherscleanlinessexcellent communication from staff
Address
82 Eastwood Street, Geneva, OH
Phone
(440) 466-7040
Athens Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffaffordable membership options
Address
701 E State Street, Athens, OH
Phone
(740) 592-3325
Ymca Clermont Sacc & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitywell-maintained
Address
2075 James E Sauls Sr Drive, Batavia, OH
Phone
(513) 724-9622
Creative Corner Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Patient and respectful staffclean facilityresponsible employees
Address
1509 N Main Street, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 279-0283
Rainbow Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
2881 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH
Phone
(937) 299-6690
Jubilee Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4501 Wolf Road, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 278-1803
Rosewood Tot Lot Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

There appears to be a significant discrepancy: this facility is listed as a daycare/preschool but all reviews describe Rosewood Arts Center, an arts education facility offering classes in pottery, dance, painting, jewelry, theater, and other artistic disciplines for children and adults. Reviews praise the quality instruction, welcoming community atmosphere, and variety of offerings.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffdiverse class offeringswell-maintained facility
Address
2655 Olson Drive, Kettering, OH
Phone
(937) 296-3376
Early Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Early Beginnings Vandalia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with eight 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, individualized attention, and family-like environment. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff responsiveness to parental requests, dietary accommodations, behavior management, and overcrowding in the infant room.

Caring and engaged staffindividualized child developmentstrong management (LaTonya
Address
622 Pool Avenue, Vandalia, OH
Phone
(937) 898-9614
St. Matthew Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
5566 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights, OH
Phone
(937) 233-4632
Pinelake Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Pinelake Christian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the director and teaching staff, particularly Miss Monica, for providing excellent care. The facility is also noted for its welcoming atmosphere and community involvement.

Excellent director and staffhigh-quality carefriendly and welcoming environment
Address
636 Pine Lake Road, Sebring, OH
Phone
(330) 938-2262
Kiddin' Around
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kiddin' Around receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, family-like, and genuinely invested in children's wellbeing. Multiple parents report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and transitioned smoothly between classrooms. Children are described as excited and happy to attend.

Excellentcaring staff; Clean facility; Strong academic preparation for kindergarten; Smooth classroom transitions; Good communication with parents; Staff treat children with kindness and know them by name; Developmental focus; Safe environment; Staff go above and beyond for children with special needs; Long-term parent loyalty
Address
1300 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Boardman, OH
Phone
(330) 758-8585
Nanny'S Multilevel Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Nanny's Multilevel Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, nurturing, and family-like. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a clean, safe, professional environment. Many families have remained enrolled for years and recommend the center to other families.

Caring and nurturing stafffamily-like atmospherestrong developmental progress and learning outcomes
Address
3494 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 281-4457
Cincinnati Early Learning Center - East End
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
3555 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 363-3480
The Jcc Of Greater Columbus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The JCC of Greater Columbus is a highly-rated multipurpose facility offering fitness, pools, sports courts, and youth programs. Parents praise the welcoming environment, diverse amenities, reasonable membership pricing, and friendly staff. The facility serves families with children of various ages and abilities.

State-of-the-art equipmentindoor and outdoor poolsmultiple sports courts
Address
1125 College Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 559-6290
Gahanna Children'S College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Gahanna Children's College receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, professional staff and quality infant care that eased their concerns about leaving their children. Parents consistently describe the environment as warm, welcoming, and family-oriented with attentive teachers. One review raised concerns about facility cleanliness and pest control issues.

caring and loving stafffamily-oriented environmentattentive infant care
Address
230 Agler Rd, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 476-2662
Hilliard United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Hilliard United Methodist Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, strong communication, and play-based learning approach. The majority of families report their children thrive academically and socially, though one parent expressed concerns about teacher quality and developmental support in a particular classroom.

caring and communicative teachersstrong administrative communicationallergy management
Address
5445 Scioto-Darby Rd, Hilliard, OH
Phone
(614) 876-7180
Ymca Hilltop Branch - 404230
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

YMCA Hilltop Branch receives consistently high praise across all reviews, with parents highlighting exceptional staff who provide attentive, empathetic care and create a welcoming, family-like community atmosphere. The facility offers diverse programming for all ages including preschool, after-school programs, swim lessons, and summer camps in a clean, well-maintained environment. Parents particularly appreciate the staff's ability to support children with special needs and their celebration of diversity.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitystrong sense of community
Address
2879 Valleyview Drive, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 276-8224
Dublin Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Dublin Community Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff, play-based learning approach, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently report that their children thrive academically and socially while enjoying school, and appreciate the school's individualized attention and excellent parent communication.

Experienced and caring teachers with low staff turnoverplay-based curriculum balanced with academic
Address
81 1/2 Bridge St, Dublin, OH
Phone
(614) 889-0052
Peacox Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Peacox Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the dedicated leadership of Dr. Dee, strong educational outcomes, excellent communication through their tracking app, and engaging family events. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic advancement.

Caring and attentive stafftransparent daily communication with photos and updatesage-appropriate curriculum balancing learnin
Address
309 N. High Street, Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 805-9972
Grove City Christian Preschool & Schoolage Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Grove City Christian Preschool & Schoolage Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, compassionate staff who treat children as their own and maintain a clean facility. However, two parents reported concerns about the center's ability to accommodate children with special needs and its pricing.

Kind and compassionate staffclean facilitychild development focus
Address
4770 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH
Phone
(614) 875-2551
Gladden Community House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Gladden Community House is highly praised as a comprehensive community center offering diverse programs beyond traditional daycare, including sports, preschool, cooking classes, and after-school activities. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated and welcoming staff who go beyond expectations to help families and provide educational, safe, and fun experiences for children. The facility has strong community ties with families reporting multi-generational involvement.

Diverse programming (sportspreschoolafter-school
Address
183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 227-1600
Let The Children Come
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2264 Margaret Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 252-6647
Mother'S Helper Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mother's Helper Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the staff, child development, safety protocols, and loving environment, with many noting strong emotional connections between teachers and children. However, a small number of parents report concerns about cleanliness, organization, and staff professionalism.

Caring and responsive staffchild development and learning outcomessafe environment
Address
2140 E Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 253-2000
Grace Lutheran Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
9685 E River Rd, Elyria, OH
Phone
(440) 322-5497
Goddard West Chester
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Goddard West Chester for its warm, caring staff and nurturing learning environment. Children show strong academic and social development, and families appreciate the school's community feel, communication tools, and special events. Parents report high satisfaction with their overall experience.

Caring and invested staffclean facilitystrong academic and social development
Address
7739 Princeton Glendale Rd, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 860-1500
The Nurtury
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

THE NURTURY receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness and care, with many parents describing it as family-like and trustworthy. However, one detailed review raised serious concerns about staff discipline practices and facility maintenance issues that prompted the reviewer to switch to another daycare.

Kind and caring stafffamily-like atmosphereconvenient location near Fenn school
Address
250 N Spring Grove, Medina, OH
Phone
(330) 723-1800
Ymca Nurturing Hearts Daycare Center & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

YMCA Nurturing Hearts Daycare Center & Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising staff care, communication, and personable atmosphere. However, one serious incident was reported involving two unsupervised toddlers escaping toward a roadway, raising significant safety concerns.

Knowledgeable directorcaring infant teacherspersonable service compared to chain centers
Address
10235 Wooster Pike, Creston, OH
Phone
(330) 435-6100

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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.