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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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Poplar Ridge Training Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
06970 Domersville Rd, Defiance, OH
Phone
(419) 497-3312
La Petite Learning Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise LA PETITE LEARNING DAY CARE CENTER under new ownership for its warm, family-like environment and attentive staff led by owner Ms. Trish. The center is noted for strong child development support, cleanliness, reasonable pricing, and effective preparation for school readiness. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the facility's positive impact on children's learning and emotional growth.

Hands-oncaring owner and staffclean facility
Address
13504 Cedar Rd, University Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 321-2958
Park Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

These reviews do not pertain to daycare services at Park Preschool. The reviews describe a synagogue facility, including its building, grounds, clergy, and event hosting capabilities. No reviews assess the preschool or childcare program itself.

Beautiful historic building and groundswelcoming atmospheregood security
Address
27500 Shaker Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH
Phone
(216) 831-5363
Bedford Heights Day Care & Nursery Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Bedford Heights Day Care for its exceptional staff, educational curriculum, and caring environment. Children show significant developmental progress in speech, social skills, and academic preparation for kindergarten. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety protocols, healthy meals, and strong parent communication.

Highly trained and caring staffState 5-star Step Up to Quality ratingSpeech and therapy services available
Address
21881 Libby Rd, Bedford Heights, OH
Phone
(216) 663-3939
Harvard Community Services Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Harvard Community Services Center receives consistently positive feedback for its daycare services and community programs. Parents praise the caring staff, well-organized events, and safe environment. The facility serves as an important community hub offering resources and activities for families and seniors.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentorganized events and activities
Address
18240 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 991-8585
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Tutor Time in Strongsville receives universal praise from parents who consistently highlight the warm, caring, and professional staff as well as the strong sense of community. Parents appreciate the educational activities, regular communication, live feed cameras, and flexibility in scheduling. Multiple families have used the center for several years and across multiple children, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Caring and patient teachersexcellent communication with parentslive feed camera access
Address
19880 West 130th Street, Strongsville, OH
Phone
(440) 238-3542
Happyworks Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4434 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 939-6060
Le Chaperon Rouge Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Le Chaperon Rouge Child Care (The Nest) in Strongsville receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, clean environment, strong communication, educational activities, and child development outcomes. Recent leadership changes have resulted in significant improvements to the facility and overall experience.

caring and nurturing teachersclean facilityresponsive communication via app
Address
14780 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH
Phone
(440) 238-8383
Heartland Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH
Phone
(440) 729-4006
Beavercreek Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Beavercreek Christian Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, and quality education. Parents highlight their children's happiness, academic preparation, and spiritual growth, with many noting the facility's flexibility and strong communication. The center has earned a perfect 5/5 rating across all recent reviews.

Dedicated and caring stafffaith-based curriculumacademic preparation for elementary school
Address
1850 N Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, OH
Phone
(937) 426-0079
Yellow Springs Community Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Yellow Springs Community Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, enriching environment, and happy children. One negative review contrasts sharply with four five-star ratings that highlight the director, teacher-to-student ratios, and overall quality of care.

loving and enriching environmentamazing staffhappy and engaged children
Address
320 Corry St, Yellow Springs, OH
Phone
(937) 767-7236
Blue Ash Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise the Blue Ash YMCA's clean facilities, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including a heated pool, well-equipped gym, and varied class offerings. Parents highlight quality instruction from staff members and appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and community focus.

Clean facilitiesheated poolwell-stocked weight room
Address
5000 Ymca Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 791-5000
Cincinnati Early Learning Center-Harrison
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
498 South State Street, Harrison, OH
Phone
(513) 367-2129
Uc Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

UC Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the quality of staff and director leadership, strong teacher-student ratios, educational focus, and welcoming facility with good outdoor spaces. Families report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and happy to attend daily.

Excellent director (Barb Herron) and staffstrong teacher-student ratiosclean and well-maintained facility
Address
3310 Ruther Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 961-2825
Nanny'S Multi Level Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Nanny's Multi Level Learning Center for its caring, experienced staff who treat children like family members. Reviews highlight strong child development outcomes, daily communication with parents, and a nurturing, clean educational environment. The center has maintained an excellent reputation over 20+ years of operation.

Attentive and nurturing staffstrong developmental progress in childrendaily activity reports and photos
Address
3142 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 281-4458
Lakota Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise the Lakota Family YMCA for its clean, well-equipped facilities and exceptionally friendly, caring staff. The facility excels in childcare services, fitness classes, and creating a welcoming community atmosphere. Members report high satisfaction with the overall value and family-friendly environment.

Clean and modern facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffexcellent child watch services
Address
6703 Yankee Road, Literty Townshp, OH
Phone
(513) 779-3917
Hope Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The reviews provided are for Hope Community Church, not Hope Preschool daycare. The reviews cannot be used to assess the daycare's quality, staff, curriculum, or child care services.

None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a preschool
Address
3033 Middleton Road, Hudson, OH
Phone
(330) 655-5170
St Stephen'S Christ Child Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

St. Stephen's Christ Child Early Learning Center is highly rated by parents as a comprehensive community resource offering quality daycare alongside additional services including a health clinic, food pantry, and summer camp. Parents praise the welcoming and patient staff, inclusive environment, and educational programming for children ages 3 months to 5 years.

Welcoming and patient staffinclusive and bullying-free environmenteducational programs combined with fun activities
Address
1500 E Seventeenth Avenue, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 294-6347
Faith United Methodist Educare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Faith United Methodist Educare is a church-based daycare and pre-school housed in a historic, architecturally interesting Methodist church in Canal Winchester. Parents praise the facility and its connection to the church community. One parent specifically commended the daycare/pre-school program alongside the church's spiritual offerings.

Great daycare and pre-school programbeautiful historic church buildingarchitecturally interesting
Address
15 W Columbus St, Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 837-3668
The Gingerbread House Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Gingerbread House Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, and strong communication. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about item mix-ups/loss and behavioral management issues with a child.

Caring and invested staffstructured curriculum covering shapes/numbers/ABCsfree meals provided
Address
406 W Main St, Mt Orab, OH
Phone
(937) 444-9990
Kid Works Of Hamilton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kid Works of Hamilton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, welcoming environment, and strong focus on child development and safety. The center is particularly noted for its inclusive approach and success with children with special needs.

Caring and patient staffwelcoming environmentsafe facility
Address
1710 S. Erie Blvd, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 737-2467
Westlake Montessori School And Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Westlake Montessori School and Child Development Center (also referred to as Creative Playrooms) receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, supportive leadership, clean facility, educational curriculum, and warm environment that helps children transition smoothly and thrive.

Caring and attentive staffsupportive and communicative director (Melissa)easy drop-off transitions
Address
26830 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH
Phone
(440) 835-5858
Shawnee Weekday Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Shawnee Weekday Early Learning Center in Lima, Ohio consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality educational programming. Parents highlight strong communication, smooth transitions to kindergarten, engaging activities including field trips, and a safe, family-oriented environment where children are excited to attend.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child communicationeducational foundation an
Address
2600 Zurmehly Rd, Lima, OH
Phone
(419) 991-4806
Rainbow Years Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rainbow Years Child Care in Dayton receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, stable staff and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the quality education, safety, nutrition, and various program options including before/after school care and summer programs. Multiple reviewers compare the experience to having a second family and note low staff turnover as a positive indicator.

Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong parent-child relationships
Address
2727 S Smithville Road, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 254-8700
Peace United Methodist Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided do not appear to be specifically about the daycare's services. Most reviews reference the church's community programs, equipment ministry, sermons, and kids' ministry rather than the preschool itself. The facility maintains a 4.5/5 rating, though no actual daycare reviews are present in this dataset.

Community support and charitable programswelcoming and friendly stafffaith-centered environment
Address
235 Diley Rd, Pickerington, OH
Phone
(614) 837-3732
Kiddie Korral
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kiddie Korral receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and developmental support provided to children of various ages. One parent gave a negative review without elaboration. The facility appears to excel at building trust with families and supporting early childhood milestones.

caring and trustworthy staffclean facilitypotty training support
Address
315 West Follett Street, Sandusky, OH
Phone
(419) 626-9082
Sunbury Sonshine Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
250 Rainbow Ave, Sunbury, OH
Phone
(740) 965-2630
Primrose School At Golf Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Golf Village for its caring, stable staff with low turnover, welcoming administration, and strong educational curriculum. Multiple families note significant improvements after transferring from other daycares, citing excellent daily communication, genuine teacher-child relationships, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, learning, and social development.

low staff turnovercaring and attentive teacherswelcoming administration
Address
8771 Moreland St, Powell, OH
Phone
(740) 881-5830
Tlc Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

TLC Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the friendly teachers, engaging learning activities, and developmental progress their children make. Parents appreciate the mobile app updates and quality of care. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about a child leaving the facility unsupervised during summer.

Friendly and professional teachersquality learning activitiesdevelopmental progress
Address
1560 Celina Rd, St. Marys, OH
Phone
(419) 394-4500
The Kindergarten Readiness Prgm Of First Presbyterian
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews appear to be from church attendees rather than daycare parents, making it difficult to assess actual childcare quality. The few relevant comments mention accommodating staff and a pleasant facility.

Accommodating staffwelcoming atmospherespacious facility
Address
2910 Central Ave, Middletown, OH
Phone
(513) 422-6365

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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.