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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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Amazing Kids Learning Academy Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5011 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 837-1234
Kd'S Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3912 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 295-7873
Kids Plus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kids Plus Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, and inclusive environment, with several reporting multi-year positive experiences. However, other parents criticize the director's professionalism, claim inadequate handling of children with special needs, and report concerning incidents including alleged physical discipline.

Experienced and caring staffstrong educational preparation for school transiti
Address
1537 West Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 522-5752
Madisonville Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: The reviews provided do not appear to be for daycare services. Instead, they describe Madisonville Recreation Center as a community facility offering fitness classes, sports courts, and recreational programs. Reviews consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and variety of activities available for all ages.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming stafffree dance lessons
Address
5320 Stewart Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 271-4190
Millvale Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Millvale Recreation Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the facility as a great place for children with flexible scheduling, good staff, and a variety of programs including classes and activities for both youth and adults.

Good programs for childrenflexible schedulefriendly and helpful staff
Address
3303 Beekman Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 352-4351
Water Lily Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Water Lily Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. Parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated staff, clean facilities, and well-structured educational programs that support children's academic and social development. Multiple reviewers highlight their children's progress and describe the center as a welcoming, family-oriented place.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and nurturing environmentclean facilities
Address
1607 Mansfield, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 808-9696
Winton Hills Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Winton Hills Recreation Center is highly rated by parents and grandparents for its recreational activities, particularly swimming and skating. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and attentive staff, safe environment, and suitability for birthday parties and family gatherings.

excellent staffsafe environmentquality pool facility
Address
5170 Winneste, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 641-0422
New Promise Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews are extremely positive with a 5/5 rating across all submissions. Parents praise the welcoming community, quality children's and youth programs including basketball and religious education, and the overall warm atmosphere of the facility.

welcoming and kind staffchildren's ministry programsyouth programs (Fusion
Address
8671 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH
Phone
(440) 256-3705
World Of Wonderment Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise World of Wonderment CDC for excellent, caring staff who create a clean, safe, and organized environment. Children thrive academically and emotionally with structured curriculum and regular parent communication. The facility is highly recommended for infant through school-age care, with particular praise for specialized programs like latchkey and summer camp.

Caring and welcoming staffdaily updates and communication with parentsorganized curriculum
Address
215 North 5th Street, Kirkersville, OH
Phone
(740) 927-8283
World Of Wonderment Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

World of Wonderment receives consistently high praise from parents across all age groups and programs. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean and organized facilities, organized curriculum with daily updates, and director Brandy's compassionate leadership. The center successfully accommodates children with diverse needs including developmental disabilities and behavioral/emotional challenges.

caring and welcoming stafforganized curriculum with daily trackingclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
8500 Columbia Road, Pataskala, OH
Phone
(740) 927-0976
Neighborhood Alliance Child Enrichment Of Lorain
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise the center for its developmental focus, enrichment activities, and caring staff who prioritize child safety and learning. However, one parent reported concerning behavior from staff, specifically hearing workers yelling at children. Overall ratings are mixed, with most reviews being positive but one serious concern raised.

Staff dedication to child safety and caredevelopmental growth focusfun learning environment
Address
3835 Clifton Ave, Lorain, OH
Phone
(440) 233-4420
Kids Encounter Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kids Encounter as an exceptional daycare with caring, professional staff who create a safe and nurturing environment. Families appreciate the individualized attention given to children, the clean facilities, and comprehensive programming from infancy through school-age, including preschool, before/after school care, and summer programs.

Kind and caring teachersclean facilitysafe environment
Address
9267 State Route 43, Streetsboro, OH
Phone
(330) 968-4873
Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center in Kent, Ohio consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, nurturing environment, and flexible scheduling. Parents report significant improvements in their children's behavior, social skills, and academic readiness, with staff described as kind, patient, and invested in each child's development.

Staff care for children compassionatelyclean facilityflexible scheduling
Address
1145 Lake Street, Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 673-8611
Paul And Carol David Ymca - Northwest
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise this YMCA facility highly for its cleanliness, well-maintained equipment, and friendly staff. The childcare program receives positive feedback, with parents noting their children enjoy the youth activities and swim lessons. Classes and fitness programs are well-reviewed with mention of excellent instructors.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and professional staffexcellent swim instructors and aquatics program
Address
8436 Erie Ave. N.W., Canal Fulton, OH
Phone
(330) 854-5405
All Around Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

All Around Children in Stow receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, communicative staff across all age groups, clean facility, and strong emotional and academic development programs. Parents highlight excellent teacher-student relationships, transparent daily communication, and smooth transitions between age levels, with many families choosing to stay long-term.

Caring and patient teachersclean facilityexcellent communication and daily updates
Address
4117 Bridgewater Pkwy, Stow, OH
Phone
(330) 928-1444
Firestone Park Ymca / Hatton Clc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This YMCA facility receives consistently high praise for its welcoming, family-like atmosphere and friendly staff who remember members' names. While the facility is older and smaller than other area YMCAs, reviewers appreciate the lack of crowds, quick access to equipment, and quality programming for all ages.

friendly and helpful staffsmall intimate community feelclean facility
Address
1933 Baker Ave, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 724-1255
Firestone Park Ymca / King Clc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Firestone Park YMCA receives consistently high praise for its friendly, family-like community atmosphere and welcoming staff who remember members' names. While the facility is smaller and older than other nearby YMCAs, patrons appreciate the lack of crowds, quality equipment, and personalized service. The center is noted as an excellent option for those seeking a community-focused fitness experience.

Friendly and welcoming staffstrong community/family atmospheresmall size with minimal crowds
Address
805 Memorial Parkway, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 724-1255
Firestone Park Ymca / Ritzman Clc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Firestone Park YMCA is a smaller, intimate facility in Akron that receives consistently high praise from members. Parents and gym-goers appreciate the friendly, family-like atmosphere, quality equipment, and attentive staff who take time to build relationships with members. The facility is clean and well-maintained despite being older, with minimal wait times and no overcrowding.

Friendly and welcoming staffsmall and intimate community feelquality equipment
Address
629 Canton Rd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 724-1255
Grandma'S Place Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
774 E. Market St, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 434-0949
Mckinley Early Childhood Center #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

McKinley Early Childhood Center #3 receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents emphasize strong staff communication, caring teachers who treat children like family, and a safe, welcoming environment that has earned their long-term loyalty and recommendations.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communicationsafe environment
Address
440 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 252-2552
Carebare Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6214 N. Summit St, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 913-2223
Educare Academy Vii Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Educare Academy VII receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, clean environment, and structured activities. However, some parents have raised concerns about pricing, classroom management, safety procedures, and parking.

attentive and caring staffclean facilitystructured environment
Address
4450 Jackman Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 478-3131
The Early Bird Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
357 Cunningham Rd, Salem, OH
Phone
(330) 332-1446
The Fox'S Den Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise The Fox's Den Childcare for its caring, attentive staff and small class sizes that allow individual attention. The center is noted for fun activities, themed events, regular photo updates, and strong communication with parents. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel their kids are safe, happy, and learning in a home-like environment.

Caring and professional staffsmall class sizes with good teacher-to-child ratiosplay-based learning
Address
157 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, OH
Phone
(330) 329-6637
Young Scholar Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Young Scholar Pre-School receives predominantly positive feedback regarding its warm environment, quality instruction, and small class sizes that allow individualized attention. Parents report children gain confidence and school readiness skills. However, one parent had a negative experience with the center's refund policy and lack of responsiveness during an emergency relocation.

warm and welcoming environmentsmall class sizesindividualized attention
Address
3848 Medina Road, Medina, OH
Phone
(330) 721-4500
Radiant Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Radiant Kids receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the safe, loving environment, professional management, caring staff, and enrichment activities. Negative reviewers report serious safety and supervision concerns, including lack of curriculum, inadequate staff accountability, and children escaping the facility.

Safe and loving environmentprofessional managementcaring and patient staff
Address
7100 Post Road, Dublin, OH
Phone
(614) 889-8369
A+ Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise A+ Child Care and Learning Center (also referred to as Advantage Early Learning Academy) for its nurturing, loving environment and dedicated staff who treat children like family. Reviewers highlight strong academic growth, engaging learning activities, effective communication, and reasonable pricing. The daycare is noted for its recent positive management changes and organized family events.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and safe environmentstructured learning activities
Address
398 Damascus Road, Marysville, OH
Phone
(937) 642-4300
New Pathways Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

New Pathways Child Development Center in Fairfield, Ohio receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents and staff. Parents consistently praise the clean, safe facility, caring and knowledgeable staff, strong leadership, and positive impact on children's academic and social development. The center is noted for personalized instruction, engaging activities, field trips, and family-like atmosphere.

Clean and well-maintained facilitySafe locationCaring and dedicated staff
Address
5152 Boehm Drive, Fairfield, OH
Phone
(513) 829-0382
Celebration Station Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1504 Villa Road, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 390-2424
Children'S Choice Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
16200 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 268-5655

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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.