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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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Future Kids Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Future Kids Academy receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the facility as professional, clean, and safe with caring staff. However, some parents report serious concerns including unexplained marks on children, inappropriate content, and inattentive bus drivers using phones while driving.

Professional environmentsafe facilityclean and organized
Address
7100 Denison Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 651-5000
Stages Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Stages Childcare Center for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff who foster both social and academic growth. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with teachers described as attentive and genuinely invested. One parent noted strong communication through daily photos but suggested more parent involvement events.

caring and attentive teacherswarm and welcoming environmentchild growth and development
Address
17290 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH
Phone
(440) 846-1507
Le Chaperon Rouge - Westlake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Le Chaperon Rouge - Westlake (also called 'The Nest') for its caring staff, clean facility, and strong developmental curriculum. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving with fresh meals provided daily and regular communication with parents. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their experience.

Caring and dedicated teachers and staffclean and organized facilitydevelopmental curriculum with engaging activities
Address
27390 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH
Phone
(440) 835-2929
Temple Emanu El Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Temple Emanu El Preschool is a center-based daycare in Orange Village, Ohio with mixed reviews. While the facility itself is spacious, clean, and well-maintained with good amenities, some parents reported significant concerns about staff professionalism and management decisions regarding health protocols.

Spacious and clean facilityfriendly staffgood parking and amenities
Address
4545 Brainard Rd, Orange Village, OH
Phone
(216) 454-1308
A Better Choice Daycare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

A Better Choice Daycare & Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its educational approach, caring staff, and family-like environment. Parents highlight strong academic preparation, individualized attention, and comprehensive developmental support. The center is particularly noted for kindergarten readiness and helping children with special needs like speech delays.

Attentive and caring teachersstrong academic curriculumkindergarten rea
Address
2960 E. Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 547-7912
Amazing Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Amazing Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the friendly staff, quality instruction, and educational progress of their children. Parents consistently highlight affordable pricing and a welcoming environment where children feel safe and enjoy learning. One negative review cited poor service and high costs, contrasting with other parents' positive experiences.

Friendly and caring staffquality teacherseducational progress and development
Address
4501 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH
Phone
(614) 539-4800
Fayette County Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the Fayette County Family YMCA for its clean facilities, welcoming and inclusive environment, and helpful staff. Reviews highlight positive experiences with youth sports programs, fitness classes, swimming, and childcare services. The facility is described as family-oriented with well-maintained equipment.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesHelpful and kind staffInclusive environment for special needs children
Address
100 Civic Dr, Washington Ch, OH
Phone
(740) 335-0477
Davis Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Davis Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facility with excellent childcare and preschool-readiness programs. Staff members, including teachers Olivia and Jazmin, are consistently described as kind, supportive, and encouraging. The center offers quality swim lessons, flexible childcare hours, and diverse recreational activities for families.

Clean facilitykind and supportive staffquality swim lessons
Address
45 Mcclurg Road, Boardman, OH
Phone
(330) 480-5656
Spanish American Little Footsteps Bilingual Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Spanish American Little Footsteps for its caring, welcoming staff and bilingual education approach. The center is noted for making transitions smooth, maintaining clean facilities, and creating a family-like community atmosphere. Multiple reviewers emphasize that teachers genuinely bond with children and communicate well with parents.

Caring and nurturing staffbilingual/Spanish immersion educationwelcoming environment
Address
4732 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 696-8215
Ashtabula County Family Y Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 average rating. Parents praise the daycare program for keeping children engaged with positive developmental milestones. The facility also offers additional amenities including a pool, fitness classes, racquetball courts, and childcare services that parents find valuable.

Daycare program keeps children engaged with positive developmental milestonesfriendly and helpful staffclean facilities
Address
263 Prospect Rd, Ashtabula, OH
Phone
(440) 997-5321
Atrium Ymca Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Atrium YMCA Children's Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the childwatch services, cleanliness, and friendly staff. Parents highlight the facility's well-maintained equipment, variety of classes, and quick responsiveness to maintenance issues. The center is particularly valued by working parents who appreciate reliable childcare while they exercise.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitychildwatch services
Address
5750 Innovation Dr, Middletown, OH
Phone
(513) 217-5501
Care 4 Kids Educational Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Care 4 Kids Educational Child Care Center in Wooster, Ohio has excellent parent satisfaction with all 5-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and well-trained staff, strong communication, safe environment, and educational activities that help children thrive and enjoy attending.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent communication via app and phonesafe and clean facility
Address
5025 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, OH
Phone
(330) 345-2273
Discovery Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1069 Klotz Road, Bowling Green, OH
Phone
(419) 728-7014
Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Imaginative Beginnings for its warm, nurturing staff and safe, clean facilities. Children show positive behavioral and developmental changes, with many becoming excited about attending. Parents appreciate the communication tools, professionalism, and caring approach to transitions and individual needs.

Warm and caring staffclean facilitiesstrong communication via app with daily photos
Address
4937 Woodville Rd, Northwood, OH
Phone
(419) 697-5605
Lincoln Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Lincoln Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, consistent communication through apps, and effective learning preparation. However, one parent raised serious concerns about verbal abuse and neglect by teachers, which contrasts sharply with the majority of positive experiences.

caring and consistent staffsafe and clean environmentregular updates and photos
Address
718 E. 3rd Street, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 337-1644
The Nurturing Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
3634 Maxton Rd, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 890-4245
A & D Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

A & D Day Care and Learning Center (also called Above and Beyond Enrichment Center) in Dayton, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring staff, developmentally appropriate curriculum, clean facility, and strong child development outcomes.

Passionate and qualified staffnurturing environmentplay-based and age-appropriate curriculum
Address
3806 Nicholas Rd, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 268-5253
Dearborn Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Dearborn Daycare Center for its exceptional care, clean facilities, and nurturing staff. The facility is frequently highlighted as the best daycare option in the Dayton area, with particular recognition for the manager Ms. Lola Leak's leadership and dedication. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially in this welcoming environment.

Highly qualified and attentive staffclean and safe facilitieschild-centered learning environment
Address
532 Dearborn Ave, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 268-1009
Early Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Early Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for caring staff members like Ms. Jen and Ms. Crystal, strong educational programming, and excellent communication. However, two negative reviews cite discrimination concerns, poor administrative communication, and classroom management issues.

Kind and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipseducational activities (colors
Address
5600 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH
Phone
(937) 436-9614
Apple Tree Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Apple Tree Child Development Center has mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, long-term teachers, and positive experiences over multiple years. However, one parent reported significant issues including staff turnover after a management change, lack of refund communication, and an ongoing deposit dispute.

Kind and helpful staffestablished long-term teachersinfant room quality
Address
1430 Woodman Drive, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 254-5252
Wee-Haven Children'S Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Wee-Haven Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and welcoming atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the center's cleanliness, personalized approach to learning, and strong family connections, with children thriving both socially and academically.

kind and patient teachersclean facilitypersonalized lesson planning
Address
2201 W Schantz Ave, Kettering, OH
Phone
(937) 293-7266
W.C. Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

W.C. YMCA in West Carrollton receives consistently high praise from members for its clean, welcoming facility and diverse programming. Parents highlight exceptional staff members, quality childcare/kids watch services, and excellent swim instruction as key strengths. The facility is noted as a family-friendly environment that promotes health and community connection.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilityvariety of fitness equipment and classes
Address
900 S. Alex Rd, W. Carrollton, OH
Phone
(937) 866-9622
Trinity Lutheran School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Trinity Lutheran School has predominantly positive reviews from long-time members of the church community, with most reviewers expressing strong loyalty and satisfaction with worship experiences. However, one reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with the closure on Christmas Eve and absence of traditional holiday services.

Strong community and family traditionwelcoming worship environmentspiritual home for generations
Address
128 S. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH
Phone
(740) 453-0744
The Learning Garden Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Learning Garden Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, trustworthy staff, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and family-like atmosphere as key strengths. The center is noted for cleanliness, security, and supporting child development across multiple age groups.

Warm and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsengaging and educational activities
Address
680 W Sharon Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 825-1010
Primrose School At P&G Go Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the staff for being caring, skilled, and professional. The facility is well-maintained, secure, and offers strong developmental programs with good communication through technology. One reviewer noted concerns about management treatment of staff and compensation.

Kind and skilled staffclean and well-maintained facilitysecure entry system with PIN codes
Address
400 New Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 939-7794
The Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center. The reviews appear to be for Mount St. Joseph University, not THE CHARLOTTE R. SCHMIDLAPP CHILDREN'S CENTER. No actual daycare reviews are available.

None - reviews are for a different institution
Address
5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 244-4972
Academyone Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Academy One Childcare & Preschool in New Albany, Ohio receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and strong educational programs. Parents highlight the director and teachers' genuine care, communication, cleanliness, and organization as key strengths.

Caring and attentive staffstrong director leadershipclean and well-organized facilities
Address
5893 Preserve Blvd, New Albany, OH
Phone
(614) 775-5055
Joyful Beginnings Children'S Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Joyful Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the staff's care, cleanliness, safety, and academic programming. However, one parent reported experiencing rudeness and hang-ups during an initial inquiry call. Most reviews highlight strong child development outcomes and a family-like atmosphere.

caring staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
1825 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 253-6886
Holy Trinity Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews describe Holy Trinity as a welcoming and inclusive community with a beautiful facility. Parents appreciate the church's messages and sense of family atmosphere.

welcoming environmentinclusive communitybeautiful setting
Address
2001 Northwest Boulevard, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 486-2895
Linworth Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Linworth Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, small class sizes, reasonable tuition, and strong sense of community. However, a small number of parents report poor communication and unprofessional phone interactions when attempting to schedule tours or join the waitlist.

caring and attentive teacherssmall class sizesreasonable tuition
Address
7070 Bent Tree Boulevard, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 336-9559

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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.