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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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Rittman United Methodist Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the warm, loving atmosphere and caring staff at this church-based nursery school. The facility is noted for community support programs like food pantries and fellowship. One parent reported a gift mix-up during distribution.

Warm and loving congregationhelpful and wonderful staffcommunity meal and food pantry programs
Address
211 N Metzger Ave, Rittman, OH
Phone
(330) 925-4015
Williams County Family Ymca Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Williams County Family YMCA CCC in Bryan, Ohio receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents and members highlight the welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, and friendly staff as standout features. The facility offers diverse amenities and activities suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilitydiverse activity options (fitness classes
Address
One Faber Drive, Bryan, OH
Phone
(419) 636-6185
Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress. The center maintains strong communication with parents through a daily photo/update app and accommodates flexible scheduling.

Caring and friendly staffindividualized child developmentsafe and clean environment
Address
244 S. Broadway Avenue, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-1213
Pixie Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1801 Saint Paris Pike, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 390-7804
Faith Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
5555 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights, OH
Phone
(937) 233-4771
Bombeck Family Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
941 Alberta St, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 229-2158
Zion Christian Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Zion Christian Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's professionalism, care, and cleanliness. However, one review raises concerns about the administrator's behavior and decision-making affecting a child's experience.

Professional and kind staffhigh staff-to-child ratioclean facility
Address
3300 Canfield Rd, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 792-4066
All Saints Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
6770 N High St, Worthington, OH
Phone
(614) 846-6080
Cypress Christian Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
377 Alton Darby Creek Road, Galloway, OH
Phone
(614) 878-8498
East Lorain Horizon Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

East Lorain Horizon Education Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated teaching staff, clean facility, child development progress, and strong communication. The center is frequently recommended to other families.

Caring and attentive teachersclean facilitychild development and academic advancement
Address
2500 Colorado Avenue, Lorain, OH
Phone
(440) 288-5437
Kids Town Child Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kids Town receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with five 5-star reviews praising engaged staff, strong academics, and individualized attention. However, one 1-star review raises serious concerns about management changes, health/safety violations, and behavioral issues with staff.

Attentive and caring staffstrong academic progressindividualized attention
Address
3698 Center Road, Brunswick, OH
Phone
(330) 273-7250
Robin'S Nest Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
6801 School Street, Valley City, OH
Phone
(330) 483-9300
Lafayette Schoolhouse INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
6357 Lafayette Rd, Medina, OH
Phone
(330) 722-5941
Emanuel Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Emanuel Child Care Program is a church-based facility in Marion, Ohio with mostly positive feedback. Reviews praise the kind staff, beautiful sanctuary, and welcoming community atmosphere. However, recent reviews indicate some dissatisfaction with recent changes in the church's direction and values.

Kind and friendly staffbeautiful facilitypeaceful environment
Address
241 S Prospect St, Marion, OH
Phone
(740) 382-0257
Larue Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

LaRue Christian Preschool is a church-based center that parents describe as warm, welcoming, and rooted in biblical teaching. Families appreciate the strong sense of community, friendly staff, and exceptional leadership. Parents highlight the center's inclusivity and loving environment.

warm and welcoming atmospherestrong faith-based communityexceptional pastor and staff
Address
166 N High St, Larue, OH
Phone
(740) 499-3201
St John Preschool & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
812 E High St, Hicksville, OH
Phone
(419) 542-8422
Horizon Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Horizon Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the engaged and friendly staff, structured curriculum, and safe learning environment. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and appreciate the staff's communication and responsiveness to concerns. Multiple parents recommend the facility and have enrolled multiple children or plan to do so.

Structured curriculumengaged and friendly staffsafe and warm environment
Address
2285 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 344-3000
Chagrin Falls Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Chagrin Falls Day Care & Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly director Joan Heartz, and highlight the nurturing, clean, and educationally enriching environment where children thrive and enjoy attending.

Caring and dedicated staffClean facilityEducational programming
Address
7205 Chagrin Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH
Phone
(440) 247-6332
Eyes Of Wonder Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Eyes of Wonder Learning Center in Fairborn, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring staff, personalized attention, and family-like environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally under the care of Director Stephanie and her team.

Caring and attentive staffDirector Stephanie's personal involvement with childrenfamily-like atmosphere
Address
2195 Beaver Valley Rd., Fairborn, OH
Phone
(937) 879-9565
All God'S Children Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1990 County Rd 5, Delta, OH
Phone
(419) 822-5344
Children Unlimited INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
7713 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 522-1555
The Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise BrightPath (note: reviews mention BrightPath locations, not 'The Children's House') for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. All reviewers highlight strong communication, engaging activities, cleanliness, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. Families report high satisfaction and would recommend the facility.

Caring and attentive staffprofessional teachersclean and safe facility
Address
11161 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 247-0970
St Rose "Sunny Days" Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
61 E Main St, Girard, OH
Phone
(330) 545-1490
Ymca Preschool Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews praise the YMCA's staff, facilities, and programs highly. Parents appreciate the after-school care, summer camps, fitness amenities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for financial assistance options and flexible scheduling.

Excellent and caring staffafter-school and summer camp programsdiverse fitness facilities (pools
Address
600 Monroe Street, Dover, OH
Phone
(330) 364-5511
New Horizons Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3212 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 861-5284
Ymca Jerry L. Garver Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The YMCA Jerry L. Garver Child Care Program receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the friendly staff, clean modern facilities, and quality programs like swim lessons. However, the facility is closing in May 2025, which is a significant concern for current members. Parents appreciate the reasonable membership prices and year-round indoor pool.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and modern facilitywell-maintained pool and hot tub
Address
6767 Refugee Road, Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 834-9622
Le Chaperon Rouge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise LE CHAPERON ROUGE (operating as The Nest) for exceptional leadership under Director Tammy, warm and attentive staff, and a nurturing environment where children thrive socially and emotionally. Reviews highlight responsive communication, developmental activities, cleanliness, and personalized care that makes children excited to attend. Parents report smooth transitions and significant growth in their children's confidence and skills.

Exceptional director and leadershipwarm and caring staffclear and consistent communication
Address
7000 Rockside Road, Independence, OH
Phone
(216) 525-0760
Childtime Children'S Centers INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Childtime Children's Centers in Mansfield, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum appropriate for all ages from infants through preschool, and strong parent communication through daily updates and live video access. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, development, and happiness at the facility.

Caring and attentive staffage-appropriate curriculumstructured routines
Address
145 N Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH
Phone
(419) 529-2552
A.B.C. Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A.B.C. Child Care and Learning Center in Ashtabula, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews give the facility a 5-star rating, with parents highlighting the caring, professional staff, quality educational programs, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning.

Caring and wonderful stafffriendly atmospheretreats families like family
Address
2012 W 11th Street, Ashtabula, OH
Phone
(440) 964-8799
Toddler Time INC Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Toddler Time Inc Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with six 5-star reviews praising the staff, care quality, and communication. However, two 1-star reviews report serious concerns about staff professionalism, management communication, and customer service interactions.

Caring and engaged teachersexcellent communication via app and direct contactclean well-maintained facility
Address
8126 S State Route 48, Maineville, OH
Phone
(513) 697-0600

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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.