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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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The Champaign Family Ymca-West Liberty After Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise the Champaign Family YMCA for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, and comprehensive facilities. The center offers quality childcare programs alongside fitness amenities, swimming lessons, and various classes for families. Members appreciate the flexibility, competitive pricing, and no-contract policy.

Clean facilitypolite and helpful staffchildcare programs
Address
7208 N. Us Hwy 68, West Liberty, OH
Phone
(937) 653-9622
Wild About Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Wild About Kidz receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional care, learning-focused activities, and strong staff communication. Parents highlight the owners and teachers as genuinely caring, professional, and welcoming, with many noting significant developmental progress in their children. Families report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

Staff professionalism and warmthstrong communication with parentsdaily learning activities
Address
4401 Elmwood Road, Batavia, OH
Phone
(513) 735-9453
Clifton Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
13889 Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 228-8918
Future Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Future Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, attentive ownership, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple parents note their children's happiness and comfort level at the center.

Professional and friendly staffclean facilityresponsive owner Michelle
Address
12225 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 417-2456
Heart To Heart Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3095 West 25th St., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 938-6771
Kiddie City Child Care Community
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kiddie City Child Care Community in Euclid, Ohio receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, care, and ability to handle children with special needs and dietary restrictions. However, two negative reviews cite billing practices and alleged discrimination against children with disabilities.

Loving and attentive staffaccommodates food allergies and dietary restrictionsidentifies developmental concerns and provides resources
Address
280 E. 206th, Euclid, OH
Phone
(216) 481-9044
Loving Hearts Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Loving Hearts Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, small group sizes, and quality educational programming. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about owner professionalism and child treatment.

Loving and attentive staffsmall group sizeswell-maintained facility
Address
15105 Broadway Ave, Maple Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 662-5561
Loving Hearts Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Loving Hearts Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, small group sizes, and educational programs. However, one review raised serious concerns about unprofessional behavior from ownership and disrespectful treatment of a child.

Lovingattentive staffsmall group sizes
Address
7600 St.Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 862-8329
Round The Clock Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Round the Clock Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the attentive staff, educational activities, and daily communication updates. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about inconsistent management, staffing ratios, and unprofessional employee conduct.

Staff attentiveness and careeducational activities and learning programsdaily communication/activity updates
Address
1676 Portage Rd., Wooster, OH
Phone
(330) 262-2023
Boniface School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews appear to be for a church/parish facility rather than a daycare center. Commenters praise the welcoming and respectful community, with many noting personal history or regular attendance. The facility is described as helpful and friendly.

Welcoming staffrespectful communityhelpful to those in need
Address
3555 W 54th St, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 696-6525
Primrose School At Polaris
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Primrose School at Polaris in Westerville, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, skilled and caring staff who know children by name, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. Children show enthusiasm for attending, with notable developmental and social growth reported.

Warm and nurturing environmentStaff genuinely invested in children's developmentExcellent daily communication via Procare app with photos and updates
Address
561 Westar Blvd, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 899-2588
Jefferson County Jvs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Jefferson County JVS receives predominantly positive feedback from parents and students, with most reviewers praising the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and hands-on educational experience. However, there are isolated complaints regarding administrative issues with insurance billing for immunizations and concerns about part-time janitor working conditions and compensation.

kind and caring staffcompassionate teachersfamily/team atmosphere
Address
1509 County Highway 22a, Bloomingdale, OH
Phone
(740) 264-5545
Vanguard Tech Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Vanguard Tech Center is a career-focused technical school for high school students and adults offering hands-on training in various trades and technical fields. Parents and graduates consistently praise the quality of instruction in specialized labs, job placement opportunities, and certifications earned. The school is noted for supportive instructors and challenging curricula that prepare students for workforce success.

Excellent lab instruction and hands-on trainingsupportive and caring instructorsjob placement and certification opportunities
Address
1306 Cedar St, Fremont, OH
Phone
(419) 332-2626
Massillon Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Massillon Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the friendly and helpful staff. Parents appreciate the school's organization, offerings, and welcoming events. One parent expressed concern about the school's weather-related closure policies and timing of notifications.

Nice and amazing teachersfriendly and helpful staffwell-organized events
Address
930 17th St Ne, Massillon, OH
Phone
(330) 830-3900
Penta Career Center - On Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

PENTA CAREER CENTER is a vocational high school (not a daycare) in Perrysburg, Ohio with consistently excellent reviews. Students praise the diverse career programs, dedicated teachers, supportive environment, and practical real-world experience that prepares them for post-graduation success.

caring and supportive teacherswelcoming community and friendship opportunitiesdiverse career programs (Advanced Manufacturing
Address
9301 Buck Rd, Perrysburg, OH
Phone
(419) 666-1120
Cincinnati Children'S Hospital School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2850 Winslow Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 674-4200
Pembroke School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Pembroke School receives exceptional praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the genuine care and attention from staff, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and a well-structured curriculum that prepares children academically. The owner Lucy and staff members like Kimberly are frequently praised for creating a warm, loving environment where children feel safe and thrive.

caring and attentive staffpersonalized attention to each childexcellent communication with parents
Address
5559 Som Center Rd, Willoughby, OH
Phone
(440) 951-1818
Queen Of Peace
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The reviews appear to be for Queen of Peace Church in Hamilton, Ohio, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's worship services, pastoral care, spiritual programs, and community activities. All reviews are positive with a 5/5 rating.

Welcoming and hospitable staffquality homiliesactive choir
Address
2550 Millville Ave, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 863-8705
Marymount Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Marymount Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, long-tenured staff and safe, clean environment. However, a small number of parents report difficulty reaching the director for inquiries. Most reviews highlight strong teacher-child relationships, creative activities, and excellent communication.

Caring and supportive staffstaff longevity (many employed 10+ years)safe and clean environment
Address
12215 Granger Rd, Garfield Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 581-3540
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Dublin for its caring, attentive staff who treat children with warmth and respect. The facility is noted as clean and safe with excellent communication through daily updates and classroom livestreams. Children are reported to enjoy attending and benefit from developmentally appropriate learning.

Warm and caring staffclean facilitygood communication with parents (daily pictures and livestream access)
Address
6365 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH
Phone
(614) 717-4747
West Shore Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

West Shore Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the staff's dedication to child development, potty training, and kindergarten preparation. Parents highlight the center's supportive approach to children with special needs, minimal screen time, and strong staff retention. One negative review mentions high caregiver turnover and facility cleanliness concerns, while another notes the center declined enrollment for a child with a speech delay.

Experienced and dedicated stafflong-term staff retentioneffective potty training and early learning support
Address
20401 Hilliard Boulevard, Rocky River, OH
Phone
(440) 333-2040
Le Chaperon Rouge Rocky River
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Le Chaperon Rouge Rocky River (also called The Nest) for caring, attentive teachers who foster strong individual connections with children and facilitate notable developmental growth. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and offering enriching educational and recreational programming. Leadership is described as responsive and professional, with competitive pricing that includes meals and supplies.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong individual child connectionsvisible developmental progress
Address
19315 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH
Phone
(440) 356-7329
A Jubilee Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A Jubilee Academy in Cleveland receives consistently high praise from parents. The center is noted for its clean facility, professional and nurturing staff, strong curriculum, and specialized support for speech delays. Children show developmental progress and enjoy attending, with enrichment activities including language instruction, music, and outdoor experiences.

Professional and nurturing staffclean facilityworks with speech delays
Address
15751 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 383-9050
St Clair Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
116 W St Clair St, Eaton, OH
Phone
(937) 456-6856
Tree City Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Tree City Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, calm classroom environment, and strong kindergarten preparation. One parent expressed concern about outdated website and communication accessibility.

Kind and caring teacherscalm classroom settinggood kindergarten preparation
Address
1435 E Main St, Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 673-5879
Just Like Home Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Just Like Home Day Care in Kent, Ohio receives mostly positive feedback with a 4.3/5 rating. Parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities (music, art, field trips), and welcoming environment where children are happy and form friendships. One parent raised a concern about theft, though another parent disputed this claim.

caring and friendly staffenriching activities (music and art)good outdoor space
Address
3580 State Route 43, Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 678-5040
A Kids Only Early Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
839 W Main Street, Geneva, OH
Phone
(440) 415-1131
A Kids Only Early Learning Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
140 E Erie Street, Jefferson, OH
Phone
(440) 576-3199
Lpc Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

LPC Preschool and Daycare in Lebanon, Ohio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with eight 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, developmental growth, and educational quality. One 1-star review raises safety concerns about outdoor facilities proximity to the road and staffing levels during outside activities.

Attentive and caring teachersstrong child development and academic growthexcellent field trip programs
Address
123 N East St, Lebanon, OH
Phone
(513) 932-0369
Imaginations At Work
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Imaginations at Work receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational activities, and family-like atmosphere. One negative review alleges neglect and favoritism toward a staff member's child. The majority of parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and learning developmental skills.

Caring and loving staffeducational activities and learning opportunitiesclean facility
Address
993 Belvedere Drive, Lebanon, OH
Phone
(513) 932-6652

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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.