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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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Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center Painesville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Tiny Town Childcare receives mostly positive feedback praising warm, caring staff and strong communication with parents through daily updates and photos. The center is noted for cleanliness and helping children meet developmental milestones. One negative review cited poor communication regarding enrollment and capacity.

Friendly and welcoming stafffrequent app updates and photosclean facility
Address
301 East Erie St., Painesville, OH
Phone
(440) 352-1806
Lcfymca Flory Park Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews appear to be for Flory Park, a recreational facility, not a daycare center. Reviews highlight the park's natural setting, trails, and recreational amenities that families enjoy visiting.

Scenic trails and nature pathssuspension bridgedisc golf course
Address
650 W. Church Street, Newark, OH
Phone
(740) 349-9621
Young Explorers Of Avon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Young Explorers of Avon for exceptional staff care, strong leadership, and a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. All reviewers report high satisfaction with teacher quality, communication, cleanliness, and varied programming. Children are described as excited and happy to attend daily.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong director leadershipexcellent communication with parents
Address
36692 American Way, Avon, OH
Phone
(440) 934-0199
Cincinnati Early Learning Centers-Price Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and the director's assistance with tuition, while another offers brief praise. A separate complaint notes a privacy fence on the property has failed and is falling down.

friendly staffhelpful directortuition assistance
Address
4991 Cleves Warsaw Pike, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 363-3480
Building Futures Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Building Futures Child Care Center in Streetsboro receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the staff, care quality, and communication app, others report significant concerns about declining quality since Covid, inadequate staffing, safety issues, and dismissive management.

Loving and attentive staffchildren enjoy attendinguseful communication app
Address
9310 Market Square, Streetsboro, OH
Phone
(330) 626-5437
Carver Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Carver Community Center is highly regarded by parents as a warm, caring facility with dedicated staff led by Ms. Justine. The center provides engaging activities, field trips, educational experiences, and community support including free meals. Parents consistently praise the secure environment, family-like atmosphere, and commitment to serving the community.

Caring and dedicated staffengaging activities and field tripsbirthday and holiday celebrations
Address
165 W. Fourth St, Chillicothe, OH
Phone
(740) 773-4242
Tiffin Community Ymca Preschool/Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the Tiffin Community YMCA Preschool/Child Care for its clean, well-maintained facility and friendly, attentive staff. The center offers excellent amenities including a pool, gym, and various activities that children enjoy. Families appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and responsive administration.

Clean facilityfriendly staffhelpful and attentive employees
Address
180 Summit St, Tiffin, OH
Phone
(419) 447-8711
Lake Anna Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Lake Anna YMCA in Barberton is highly praised by parents for its excellent childcare services, particularly its swim instruction program with knowledgeable and passionate staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean facilities, friendly atmosphere, and extensive amenities including pools, gyms, and recreational activities available with membership. Many families drive significant distances to access the center's services and express strong satisfaction with their experience.

Friendly and knowledgeable stafforganized swim curriculumclean facilities
Address
500 W. Hopocan Ave, Barberton, OH
Phone
(330) 376-1335
Hand In Hand Child Care Center Ltd.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hand in Hand Child Care Center (also referenced as Imaginative Beginnings) in Maumee receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 9 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring and dedicated staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and significant developmental progress in their children.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring and attentive teacherslong-term staff retention
Address
412 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH
Phone
(419) 893-0623
Kidz Watch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kidz Watch receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and clean facilities. Parents highlight excellent communication through their app, flexible scheduling options, and strong teacher-child relationships. Multiple long-term families have returned or recommend the center to others.

Caring and attentive staffclean and bright facilitiesflexible scheduling options
Address
6801 W. Central Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 843-2997
Learning Ladder Child Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Learning Ladder Child Care 2 receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the staff's warmth, dedication, and educational approach. Parents consistently report seeing significant developmental growth in their children across academic, social, and motor skill areas. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a family-like environment where children are eager to attend.

Patient and caring staffstrong educational programmingindividualized attention to each child's needs
Address
1904 Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 720-8743
Nourish Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents highlight the program's strong sense of community, noting that teachers and staff know every child by name and foster deep, lasting relationships. Reviewers appreciate the intentional curriculum and activities, which prepare children well for school while instilling values like kindness and respect.

Personalized attention from staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsengaging educational activities
Address
4320 Navarre Avenue, Oregon, OH
Phone
(567) 316-7600
Bright Star Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bright Star Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, Christian values, cleanliness, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about inadequate supervision and an elderly caregiver unable to properly care for infants due to mobility limitations.

Caring and patient staffchild learns letters/numbers/language skills quicklyclean facility
Address
7640 Glenwood Avenue, Boardman, OH
Phone
(330) 746-5090
Happy Campers Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents describe Happy Campers Learning Center as a fun and safe environment where the staff, particularly Tracy, go above and beyond to care for children. Reviewers highlight a well-rounded curriculum that balances learning with play, along with engaging programs and events that involve families.

excellent staffwell-rounded curriculumfun and safe atmosphere
Address
518 E .Indianola Ave., Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 788-4300
Kidstown Childcare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents highlight the welcoming staff, clean facility, and effective real-time communication via an app, while one review notes a negative experience with being monitored upon pickup.

welcoming and friendly staffclean and well-maintained buildingprofessional administrators
Address
55 Stadium Drive, Boardman, OH
Phone
(330) 729-5437
Small Wonders Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Small Wonders Childcare in Medina receives unanimous praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, safe and clean facility, age-appropriate curriculum, and special enrichment activities. Families report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and feel a strong sense of trust in the center's operations.

caring and attentive staffprofessional administrationsafe and clean facility
Address
731 Weymouth Rd, Medina, OH
Phone
(330) 764-3383
Angela'S Circle Of Friends Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Angela's Circle of Friends receives mostly positive feedback regarding teacher quality, cleanliness, and child care standards, with many parents expressing strong satisfaction. However, some parents have reported billing issues and concerns about pricing transparency and communication. Overall ratings are mixed, ranging from 1 to 5 stars.

Caring and warm teachersclean facilityeducational activities and crafts
Address
2910 Stone Circle Drive, Troy, OH
Phone
(937) 440-0090
Ally Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Ally Child Care in Dayton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication, clean facilities, and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent communication and daily updatesclean and organized facility
Address
7016 Corporate Way, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 660-8700
Growing Seeds Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

One parent describes the center as highly structured, organized, and loving, while another highlights its inclusive environment and compassionate teachers. In contrast, a single review reports being unenrolled without notice and cites unprofessionalism and inconvenience.

structured and organizedloving atmospherecompassionate teachers
Address
6550 N. Main St, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 951-2547
Iclass Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents highlight the warm learning atmosphere and helpful staff, with one reviewer noting it as one of the best daycares for children. However, a single complaint describes a safety concern where a teacher left 14 toddlers unattended while ordering food.

warm learning atmospherehelpful staffloving environment
Address
2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 469-0050
Pine Hill Academy Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Pine Hill Academy of Learning receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, hands-on director/owner Pam, and nurturing educational environment. Multiple parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and preparation for kindergarten.

Caring and dedicated staffhands-on and responsive director/ownernurturing education
Address
8150 Garnet Dr, Washington Township, OH
Phone
(937) 673-5281
Btw Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

One parent reports significant progress in their child's language and cognitive development, praising the staff's communication. Another family describes the program as a wonderful option for childcare, while a single negative review alleges staff rudeness and mistreatment of children, particularly those receiving vouchers.

Staff communicationchild's language and cognitive growthwelcoming environment
Address
1140 S. Front Street, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 887-0001
Hilltop Early Childhood Enrichment Center LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Hilltop Early Childhood Enrichment Center for its caring, patient staff and family-like atmosphere. Children show measurable growth in speech, social, emotional, and academic development, and parents report feeling confident in the center's safety and communication practices. The facility is highlighted for its involved director (Vicki), quality meal options, and enrichment activities.

Caring and patient staffstrong communication with daily updates and photosclean and safe environment
Address
230 Seminary Drive, Monroe, OH
Phone
(513) 360-0123
Humblebee Childcare Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

HumbleBee Childcare Services receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff's dedication, safety, and developmental support across all age groups. The facility is noted for fostering educational and social growth, with particular strength in accommodating children with special needs. One negative review cited poor communication and lack of educational accountability.

caring and attentive staffsafe environmentsupports children with autism and special needs
Address
72 E. Crescentville Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 671-2500
A Step Above Daycare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

A Step Above Daycare Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, safe environment, and ability to serve children from infants through school-age in a nurturing, educational setting. Multiple long-term families (5-8 years) report feeling their children are treated like family and appreciate the open communication and hands-on ownership.

Loving and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentmulti-age capability
Address
10320 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 762-1580
All About The Children Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

All About the Children Childcare in Cleveland receives mostly positive reviews (4 five-star ratings) praising the teachers, safe environment, and open-concept layout that encourages child interaction. However, one one-star review raises concerns about safety, citing the open floor plan, lack of secured classroom doors, and inadequate supervision during pickup.

Licensed owner with 22 years experience14-camera security systemwell-lit parking area
Address
18211 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 481-4411
Carnival Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents universally praise Carnival Child Development Center for exceptional care, education, and developmental support. Children show significant academic and social-emotional growth, with staff creating a family-like environment. Leadership under Emory and Lisa Jamison receives particular recognition for their dedication and commitment to excellence.

Loving and dedicated teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartensocial-emotional development
Address
1690 Lander Road, Mayfield Hts., OH
Phone
(440) 683-4226
Children'S House Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Children's House Early Learning Center (operating as Kiddie Academy in Broadview Heights) for its caring, attentive staff and strong developmental support across all age groups. The facility is noted for its new building, engaging classrooms, and excellent communication with parents. Staff are particularly recognized for accommodating special needs, managing food allergies, and helping children through transitions.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsdevelopmental progress (social
Address
99 Ken-Mar Industrial Parkway, Broadview Hts, OH
Phone
(440) 526-1622
Developmental Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

One parent highlights the caring and loving teachers, noting their daughter had a great experience before kindergarten, while another mentions staff who are good people. However, a third review identifies hardware issues and a lack of cleanliness in the classrooms, though this same reviewer still highly recommends the center.

caring teachersloving staffgreat experience for children
Address
990 State St, Vermilion, OH
Phone
(440) 967-5230
George L. Forbes Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviewers highlight the staff's caring and welcoming nature, with one parent noting the program's positive impact on their child's early school readiness. A long-term participant expressed satisfaction with the program's changes and their decision to conclude their time there after a decade.

Friendly and welcoming environmentcaring and loving staffsupportive teachers
Address
14209 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 541-7878

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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.