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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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A Colorful World
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A COLORFUL WORLD receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication from management, and safe, clean environment where children learn and thrive.

Caring and respectful staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and safe facility
Address
407 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 235-2600
Agape Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Agape Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, family-oriented environment, individualized attention to children's needs, and staff who genuinely love the children in their care. Many parents report their children thrive academically and developmentally while feeling safe and happy at the facility.

Welcoming and family-oriented environmentcaring and patient staffindividualized attention to each child's needs
Address
4519 Cemetery Rd, Hilliard, OH
Phone
(614) 219-1527
Arlington Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Arlington Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the clean and safe environment, caring staff, engaging activities, and excellent communication through the facility's app with live camera access and daily photo/video updates.

Clean and safe environmentcaring and kind staffengaging educational activities
Address
1033 Old Henderson Rd., Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 451-5400
Karing 4 Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Karing 4 Kids receives mostly positive feedback regarding staff care and emotional connection with children. However, one parent reported significant facility maintenance issues including water damage that management allegedly refused to address, which has been reported to state authorities.

caring and attentive staffchildren enjoy attendingsafe environment
Address
9495 Coogan Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 931-5273
Little Miracles Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Miracles receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development. However, some parents reported concerns about specific teachers' communication skills, slow administrative response times, and inadequate attention to individual child needs.

Caring and dedicated teacherswarm and nurturing environmentgood child development and learning
Address
1275 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 772-0707
Little Miracles Early Learning School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Miracles Early Learning School in Cincinnati receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about specific teacher interactions, slow administrative communication, and inconsistent care practices.

Caring and dedicated teacherswarm and nurturing environmentchild development and learning opportunities
Address
1259 Kemper Meadow Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 772-0303
Little Sprouts Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Little Sprouts/Leaves of Learning for its nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel safe, accepted, and excited to learn. Staff are described as caring and dedicated to individual child development, with a curriculum that emphasizes creativity, autonomy, and social-emotional learning. The small class sizes and family-like atmosphere contribute to strong academic growth and meaningful friendships.

Kind and welcoming staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionsafe and inclusive environment
Address
7131 Plainfield Road, Deer Park, OH
Phone
(513) 697-9021
Next Generation Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

NEXT GENERATION CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care and professionalism, but one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about inadequate feeding practices, poor hygiene, incomplete documentation, unprofessional staff conduct, and unsafe sleep practices at their Hamilton location.

Caring and attentive staffwonderful teacherschildren receive good care
Address
2780 Banning Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 385-8800
Precious Years Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Precious Years Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the child-centered, faith-based education, individualized attention, and caring staff. Multiple parents report strong academic preparation for elementary school and appreciation for flexibility and affordability. One negative review provides no specific details.

individualized instructionchild-centered approachfaith-based curriculum
Address
5906 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 245-2305
Price Hill Recreation Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Price Hill Recreation Camp is a well-maintained community center offering diverse indoor activities, fitness facilities, and a temporary library location. Parents consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and modern amenities, noting it serves as a valuable community resource with affordable access.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and caring staffstate-of-the-art gym equipment
Address
959 Hawthorne Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 251-4123
Debbie'S Laugh And Learn Academy Dba The Learning Tree Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1344 W. Jackson St, Painesville, OH
Phone
(440) 477-4671
Lil' Sneakers University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Lil' Sneakers University receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, clean facility, and strong educational programs. Parents highlight positive teacher-student relationships and successful transitions for children from home to daycare. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center enthusiastically.

Caring and attentive staffsmooth transition supportteacher-student relationships
Address
8282 Yellowbrick Road, Mentor, OH
Phone
(440) 255-6011
Constant Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Constant Care Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the owner's compassion, cleanliness, and family-like environment. One parent reported concerns about illness transmission after their 6-month-old became severely sick within 2 days of enrollment.

Loving and compassionate ownerconsistently clean facilitylow teacher turnover
Address
647 E. Epworth Ave., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 386-9514
Putnam County Ymca Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the Putnam County YMCA Afterschool Program for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly, helpful staff. The facility offers excellent amenities including a pool, gym, and childcare services, with reasonable membership fees and military discounts available. Overall satisfaction is very high with consistently positive feedback about the exercise programs and family-friendly environment.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffnice locker rooms and showers
Address
101 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, OH
Phone
(419) 523-5233
Write Start Child Development Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Write Start Child Development Site receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, developmental activities, and strong communication. However, one review raises serious concerns about the owner's professionalism, payment practices, and workplace conduct.

loving and compassionate staffexcellent communication with parentsdevelopmental activities for children
Address
6380 St Rt 207, Clarksburg, OH
Phone
(740) 993-4800
The Artful Family Enrichment Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
702 Raff Rd Sw, Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 904-2090
Childscape Learn And Grow II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Childscape Learn and Grow II receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, with 8 five-star ratings praising the caring staff, low turnover, educational curriculum, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, one detailed one-star review alleges serious safety concerns, including incidents of child abuse by teachers, management dishonesty about incidents, and a culture of discouraging staff transparency with parents.

Low staff turnoverloving and attentive teacherssafe and warm environment
Address
154 East Ave, Tallmadge, OH
Phone
(330) 633-2997
Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

LEARN daycare in Northfield receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and open communication with parents. However, a small number of recent reviews cite serious concerns about staff responsiveness, professionalism, cleanliness, child supervision, and safety issues.

Kind and loving staffengaging activitiesspacious facility with age-specific rooms
Address
185 Ledge Road, Northfield, OH
Phone
(330) 459-4938
The Learning Tree Preschool And Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
201 Ohio Ave., Mcdonald, OH
Phone
(330) 881-2783
Childcare Adventures Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Childcare Adventures for its warm, family-like atmosphere and compassionate staff who genuinely care for each child's development and well-being. Owner Fatima is frequently highlighted as present, supportive, and dedicated to providing quality care. Children are reported to be happy, advanced in development, and eager to attend.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereowner actively involved and accessible
Address
3542 Glendale Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 385-5880
Children'S Wonderland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Children's Wonderland as a cherished holiday destination with immersive Christmas displays, activities, and attractions. The facility offers games, train rides, mini golf, Santa meet-and-greets, and concessions in a well-organized space that appeals to families seeking nostalgic holiday traditions. Many reviewers note the reasonable pricing and staff friendliness.

Beautiful and creative Christmas displaysfree train ride includedaffordable pricing
Address
1020 N. Holland-Sylvania, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 851-0072
Precious Miracles Daycare And Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Precious Miracles Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum, and the joy their children experience attending. The center is noted for accommodating special needs and working with families on various requirements.

Kind and caring staffclean facilitiesactive learning curriculum
Address
7398 Market Street, Boardman, OH
Phone
(330) 506-6635
Marion Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Marion Family YMCA receives consistently high praise from parents for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities. The center is valued as a family-oriented facility offering swimming, fitness classes, childcare, and recreational activities for all ages. Parents particularly appreciate the welcoming environment and the quality of care provided.

Friendly and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilitiespool with extended daily hours
Address
645 Barks Rd East, Marion, OH
Phone
(740) 725-9622
Learn N Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Learn N Grow is highly rated by parents, with all recent reviews giving 5 stars. Parents praise the new ownership and management for creating a clean, well-organized facility with caring, professional staff who engage children in developmental activities. The daycare is noted for its positive changes, good teacher-to-student ratios, and affordability.

caring and nurturing staffclean facilitywell-organized
Address
432 Pearl Rd, Brunswick Hills, OH
Phone
(440) 552-3798
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Stepping Stones Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's friendliness, educational quality, and structured environment, with children showing academic progress. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including unprofessional staff, poor hygiene, lack of documentation, health/safety issues, and disrespectful treatment of children.

friendly and approachable staffeducational curriculumbilingual instruction
Address
215 Burkhardt Rd, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 252-6226
Truefit Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4066 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 952-5919
Kingdom Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kingdom Daycare in Lima, Ohio receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of instruction and kindergarten preparation. Parents report significant learning progress, caring teachers, and a clean, secure facility. One parent left a negative review citing personal experience but provided no details.

Excellent teacherseffective learning and skill developmentkindergarten readiness preparation
Address
1575 E. High St, Lima, OH
Phone
(419) 225-8888
Learning Castle Child Care Center-West
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Learning Castle Child Care Center-West receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the staff's compassion, family-like treatment, and quality care from infancy through preschool. However, two recent reviews raise serious safety concerns regarding unauthorized pickups and inadequate incident reporting and child supervision.

Caring and compassionate stafffamily-like atmospherepatient with special needs children
Address
1251 North Cole Street, Lima, OH
Phone
(567) 712-6295
Champaign Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Champaign Family YMCA receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with members praising its cleanliness, friendly staff, and comprehensive facilities including childcare, fitness equipment, pool, and classes. Parents appreciate the flexible membership options, no-contract policy, and well-maintained facility. One reviewer noted incorrect information online regarding insurance program acceptance.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffcomprehensive amenities (childcare
Address
191 Community Drive, Urbana, OH
Phone
(937) 653-9622
The Champaign Family Ymca-Graham B/A Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Champaign Family YMCA in St. Paris offers comprehensive childcare and fitness services with consistently high satisfaction. Parents praise the clean facility, friendly staff, and diverse programming including pools, classes, and equipment. One reviewer noted inaccurate information online regarding insurance program acceptance.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffdiverse activities and programs
Address
9464 W. Us Rt 36, St. Paris, OH
Phone
(937) 653-9622

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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.