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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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Helpful Hands Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Helpful Hands Children's Center for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family. Reviews highlight children's visible progress in learning, social skills, and development, along with excellent communication and a clean, organized environment. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and professional staffchild development and learning progressparent communication
Address
1271-1273 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 447-3403
Jubba Daycare West INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Jubba Daycare West receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with praise for cleanliness, friendly staff, and a welcoming environment. One parent reported operational issues with opening times and diaper checks that affected their work schedule.

clean facilityfriendly and welcoming staffgood environment for children
Address
3770 West Broad St, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 272-6860
Starting Point Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Starting Point Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the clean facility, caring staff, and educational programs. Parents report their children are well-prepared academically and feel confident leaving them in the center's care. One parent expressed concerns about inconsistency between stated policies and actual practices.

Clean and organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffcaring teachers
Address
2533 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 491-1916
Treehouse Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Treehouse Learning Center as a family-owned daycare that provides quality education in a caring, fun atmosphere. The owner Mr. David and staff are highly present and responsive to parent concerns, with children showing strong academic and social development. Multiple parents report their children transitioned successfully and were excited to attend.

Affordable tuitionmeals includedlong-term experienced staff
Address
158 Imperial Drive, Gahanna, OH
Phone
(614) 337-8888
Luving Handz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Luving Handz receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and professional staff, happy children, and structured programming. However, one parent reported serious concerns about sanitation practices and illness transmission at the facility.

friendly staffprofessional staffchildren happy to attend
Address
1885 E. 79th St., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 231-9417
Mama Stine'S Family Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Mama Stine's Family Child Care for its caring, family-oriented environment and professional staff led by Ms. Denise. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, structured learning activities, outdoor adventures, and strong parent-teacher communication. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the daycare highly.

caring and nurturing staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
11212 Miles Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 883-8138
Old Brooklyn Horizon Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Old Brooklyn Horizon Education Center in Cleveland receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, strong leadership from director Hana, clean facilities, and engaging activities. Parents report their children feel happy, safe, and thrive academically and socially at the center.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership and communication from director Hanaclean and safe environment
Address
4140 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 584-5437
Smarty Pants Learning Centers INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Smarty Pants Learning Centers for its clean, safe facility and caring, attentive staff. The center is commended for educational programming, developmental support, and parent communication. Children are reported to be happy and engaged daily.

Clean facilitycaring and professional staffeducational focus on school readiness
Address
2136 Rockwell Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 241-5437
American Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

American Learning Center LLC receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the clean facility, caring and patient teachers, nutritious meals (including kosher/halal options), age-appropriate activities using the Fun Shine curriculum, and convenient extended hours until 8 PM.

Clean facilitycaring and patient teachershealthy meals with kosher/halal options
Address
5454 Westerville Road, Westerville Rd, OH
Phone
(614) 882-2100
Kidz Watch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Kidz Watch for its flexible drop-in scheduling, affordable pricing, and caring, stable staff with low turnover. Families report feeling confident their children are safe, well-educated, and treated as individuals rather than just kids in care. Multiple parents highlight the convenience for varying work schedules and recommend the facility highly.

Flexible scheduling and drop-in optionsaffordable pricinglow staff turnover
Address
9727 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 793-5439
Seedlings Child Enrichment Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
1134 Harrison Ave, Harrison, OH
Phone
(513) 202-0459
The Douglas Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
8148 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 825-0199
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Rainbow Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the center's developmental focus, strong communication with families, and attentive leadership. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and making significant educational progress.

Experienced and caring staff with long tenurestrong communication and monthly developmental updatesknowledgeable handling of special needs children
Address
8315 Taylor Woods Sw, Reynoldsburg, OH
Phone
(614) 575-5040
Kidz Kingdom Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kidz Kingdom has extremely polarized reviews. Eight parents gave 5-star ratings praising the staff's care, patience, and affordability. However, two 1-star reviews describe serious safety concerns, unmet promises, unprofessional management, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, and disputed billing practices.

caring and patient staffaffordable pricingchildren enjoy attending
Address
5065 N. Abbe Rd, Sheffield Village, OH
Phone
(440) 695-0275
Park Avenue Child Care And Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
812 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, OH
Phone
(419) 522-1812
A+ Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise A+ Childcare & Preschool for its caring, friendly staff and strong communication through the Procare app. Children are reportedly excited to attend daily and show visible growth and confidence. The facility is described as clean, nurturing, and staffed by individuals who genuinely care about each child.

Warm and patient staffexcellent communication via Procare appchildren excited to attend
Address
3825 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH
Phone
(330) 478-1100
Fair Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Fair Play Family Center in Canton receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, cleanliness, and leadership that prioritizes children's safety and development. The center maintains long-term enrollment with families reporting their children thrive academically and emotionally.

Dedicated and engaged staffwarm and nurturing interactionsstrong child development focus
Address
4150 Belden Village St Nw, Canton, OH
Phone
(234) 458-8082
Mckinley Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise McKinley Early Childhood Center for its caring, attentive staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and learning developmental skills. The center is noted for providing supplies like diapers, wipes, and food, as well as convenient hours and an app for daily updates.

Caring and loving staffstrong teacher relationships with childrendevelopmental learning (potty training
Address
1350 Cherry Avenue Ne, Canton, OH
Phone
(330) 454-4800
Kids At Heart Clev-Mas Rd
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Kids at Heart for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and child development. The facility receives high marks for communication, engaging activities, and creating a welcoming environment where children thrive. Multiple long-term families express strong loyalty and recommend the center to others.

Caring and experienced staffclean and organized facilityexcellent parent communication via email and app
Address
186 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Fairlawn, OH
Phone
(330) 668-6001
Ymca Hope Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

YMCA HOPE CHILD CARE has overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental progress across all age groups from infants through pre-K. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries to their child and lack of communication from staff.

caring and patient staffclean facilitiesstrong social skill development
Address
475 Ohio Street, Akron, OH
Phone
(330) 434-5900
Amazing Grace Educational Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Amazing Grace Educational Childcare LLC receives mostly positive feedback for its clean, organized environment, caring staff, and educational activities. Parents appreciate the owner's genuine commitment to children and the structured daily routines. One parent reported a negative staff interaction, and another expressed frustration with phone accessibility.

Clean and well-sanitized facilitycaring and professional stafforganized routines and schedules
Address
440 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 214-1080
Educare Academy II Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Educare Academy II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the welcoming, trustworthy staff, comfortable family atmosphere, and their children's happiness at the center. However, one parent reported concerns about excessive screen time, poor emergency communication, and billing issues that were not resolved promptly.

Friendly and trustworthy staffwelcoming family atmosphereconsistent teachers
Address
3158 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH
Phone
(419) 693-6982
Creative Corner Learning Center III INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Creative Corner Learning Center III receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, care, and ability to make children feel safe and loved. The center is noted for going above expectations and balancing structured learning with creativity and play. One negative review was submitted without details.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentchildren excited to attend
Address
425 Crestview Drive, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 270-1550
Jjj Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Future 4 Families for exceptional staff care, responsive communication, and a nurturing environment. The facility is highlighted as a safe, clean space where children thrive, with directors Faith and Trey earning particular recognition for their dedication. Parents appreciate the in-app updates, video camera access to classrooms, and hot meals provided.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive communicationapp-based daily updates with photos/videos
Address
840 Arthur Rd, Troy, OH
Phone
(937) 335-0700
Creative Children Of Promise Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Creative Children of Promise Academy is a Christian-based daycare in Centerville that parents consistently praise for quality care, affordability compared to competitors, and strong teacher-student relationships. Parents highlight the clean facilities, caring staff, and integration of Christian values alongside academic development. Multiple families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, and high confidence in leaving their children in the center's care.

Christian education and valuesaffordable pricingsmall teacher-to-student ratio
Address
1150 West Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, OH
Phone
(937) 965-4023
All Around Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise All Around Children for its caring, attentive staff, clean facility, and strong parent communication. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with measurable developmental progress. The center is noted for its reliability and low staff turnover compared to other daycares.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communicationclean and well-maintained facility
Address
23840 Aurora Rd, Bedford Hts, OH
Phone
(440) 786-9806
Ardency Reading Rainbow Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Ardency Reading Rainbow Daycare receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the clean, welcoming environment and caring, professional staff. Parents highlight the educational focus, developmental support, and strong communication through daily updates. The facility is noted for its nutritious on-site meals, on-site playground, and extra amenities like field trips and before/after care with transportation.

Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring
Address
393 East 200th Street, Euclid, OH
Phone
(216) 772-2245
Bee My Baby Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bee My Baby Childcare in North Olmsted receives consistent praise from parents who report feeling confident in the center's care. Parents highlight the staff's attentiveness, individualized attention to children, and positive developmental progress. Multiple reviews emphasize the warm, nurturing environment and strong communication through daily updates and photos.

Attentive and caring staffpersonalized attention to each childclean and organized classrooms
Address
23789 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH
Phone
(440) 471-4704
Fuchs Mizrachi School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
26600 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood, OH
Phone
(216) 932-0220
Kidsfirst Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

KidsFirst Learning Center in Parma Heights receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring, attentive staff, strong child development outcomes, and welcoming environment. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained for years, indicating strong parent satisfaction and trust.

caring and attentive staffknowledgeable directors (SoniaJennifer
Address
7025 W 130th St, Parma Heights, OH
Phone
(440) 842-4004

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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.