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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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Kid'Z Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

KID'Z CORNER receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-centered facility with knowledgeable and attentive staff. Parents highlight strong academic preparation, engaging activities, and a comfortable environment where children are happy to attend. Multiple long-term families report excellent experiences and confidence in the center's care.

Friendly and professional stafffamily-centered atmospherestrong academic focus and school preparation
Address
15212 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 751-2229
Loving Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the spiritual atmosphere, pastor's teachings, and welcoming community, but no actual childcare or educational services are mentioned or reviewed.

Clean facilitywelcoming atmosphereengaging spiritual teachings
Address
4265 Northfield Rd., Highland Hills, OH
Phone
(216) 965-9714
Ely Chapman S.U.N.S.H.I.N.E. Learning Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Ely Chapman S.U.N.S.H.I.N.E. Learning Station as a wonderful facility with helpful and nurturing staff. The center receives high marks for its structured programs, including before/after school and pre-school offerings. One reviewer emphasizes basing opinions on personal experience rather than rumors.

Helpful staffstructured programsnurturing environment
Address
403 Scammel Street, Marietta, OH
Phone
(740) 376-9533
Pleasantville School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
300 W Columbus St, Pleasantville, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Oakstone Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
2655 Oakstone Dr, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 890-7854
Eastern Hills Educational Bldg
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Eastern Hills Educational Building receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, personalized attention, and strong educational outcomes. Parents emphasize the non-corporate structure, long-tenured staff, secure environment, and emotional stability the facility provides for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten.

Staff treats children as individuals not numbershigh staff retention and longevitysecure building with mo
Address
4132 Mount Carmel Tobasco Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 528-1166
Primrose School Of Westllake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Primrose School of Westlake receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, quality education, and safe, well-organized environment. One negative review disputes a scheduling conflict and raises concerns about professionalism.

Caring and attentive staffquality educationwell-organized and clean facilities
Address
25400 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH
Phone
(440) 834-2567
Van Buren School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Van Buren School is generally well-regarded as a quality educational institution with high standards and friendly staff. Most reviews praise the school's educational quality and facilities. However, a small number of parents reported serious concerns about unresponsive administration and facility maintenance issues.

Excellent educationhigh ratings and standardsfriendly staff
Address
217 S Main St, Van Buren, OH
Phone
(419) 422-7525
Hardin Northern School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Most reviews praise the facility and staff as excellent, with positive comments about clean facilities, caring teachers, and a good environment. However, some parents report concerns about inconsistent discipline, lack of transparency regarding incidents, and administrative errors. One review appears to be unrelated to the daycare.

Clean facilitiespolite and helpful staffcaring teachers
Address
11589 State Route 81, Dola, OH
Phone
(123) 456-7890
Kidz R Kidz Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
12914 Union Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 991-2416
Creative Early Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Creative Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication, engaging activities, and the center's ability to support children with various needs including separation anxiety and speech delays.

Friendly and dedicated teachersexcellent daily communication with parentsregular photo updates
Address
5400 Transportation Blvd, Garfield Ht, OH
Phone
(216) 581-9400
Mason Premier Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Mason Premier Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, welcoming environment and caring staff. Parents particularly appreciate the personalized attention, clean facilities, engaging activities, and strong communication from teachers and management. The center is frequently described as a home-away-from-home that helps ease the transition to daycare.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and inviting facility
Address
997 Reading Road, Mason, OH
Phone
(513) 421-6666
Merrie Time Christian Kindergarten & Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Merrie Time Christian Kindergarten & Nursery School for its caring, professional staff and strong educational approach. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and emotionally, with parents noting excellent communication and small class sizes that allow for individualized attention. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing high satisfaction and trust in the center.

caring and professional staffsmall class sizesone-on-one attention
Address
5825 Burkhardt Rd, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 253-9656
Living Word Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Living Word Early Learning Center (also referred to as The Nest) for exceptional care, cleanliness, and strong leadership under Director Steve and Assistant Lacey. Reviews highlight the staff's genuine compassion, attentiveness to individual child needs, and excellent communication with parents. All reviewers rate the center 5/5 stars and recommend it highly.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityin-house food preparation
Address
250 Cassel Road, Vandalia, OH
Phone
(937) 280-2003
Wenzler Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Wenzler Day Care and Learning Center receives unanimous praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, passionate staff, family-oriented environment, and strong developmental focus. The center is described as exceeding expectations in child care, education, and accommodating individual needs.

Caring and passionate stafffamily-friendly environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
4535 Presidential Way, Kettering, OH
Phone
(937) 435-8200
Creative Corner Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Creative Corner Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality learning experiences. Parents highlight that children are happy, feel loved, and excited to attend. One negative review was submitted without specific details.

caring and attentive staffsafe environmentchild learning and development
Address
1463 Shields Rd, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 270-1550
Lads N Lasses Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Lads N Lasses Academy in Boardman, Ohio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and child development outcomes. Director Colleen and the teaching staff are frequently highlighted for their warmth, professionalism, and genuine investment in each child's well-being. One parent reported difficulty meeting teachers and limited communication about their child's daily activities.

Caring and passionate staffstrong director leadershipexcellent communication via app and daily updates
Address
8388 Tod Ave, Boardman, OH
Phone
(330) 758-7374
Joy Childcare L.L.C
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Joy Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff quality, child development, and accommodating care. One negative review alleges inadequate handling of bullying and unfair treatment of a child with a disability. The center maintains strong staff retention and offers reasonable pricing.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstaff stability/low turnoversafe and clean environment
Address
7963 Wesselman Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 574-2333
Jubba Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Jubba Daycare Inc receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with praise for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and welcoming environment. One parent noted operational inconsistencies with opening times and diaper changing protocols that affected their work schedule.

clean facilitygood environmentfriendly staff
Address
4428 Walford Street, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 342-2750
Primrose School At Pinnacle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Pinnacle for exceptional care, attentive staff, and strong communication through daily photos and updates. The facility is noted for creating a warm, family-like environment where children thrive developmentally. Multiple reviewers highlight the dedication of long-term staff members and smooth transitions for children of all ages.

Caring and loving teachersconsistent daily communication with photos and updatesstrong developmental growth
Address
1239 Lamplighter Drive, Grove City, OH
Phone
(614) 270-1559
Kiddy Grove Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kiddy Grove Day Care Center in Grove City, Ohio has mostly positive reviews praising affordable pricing, caring staff, educational activities, and responsive management. However, there are serious concerns raised in recent reviews about staff conduct, including yelling at children, rough play, and poor discipline practices.

Affordable pricingattentive staffdaily activity updates
Address
3266 E Cleveland Avenue, Grove City, OH
Phone
(614) 875-6504
Oakstone Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
2655 Oakstone Dr, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 890-7854
Fletcher United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Fletcher United Methodist Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise the friendly people, welcoming congregation, and community events like Thanksgiving meals. However, some parents express concerns about the church environment and leadership.

friendly and helpful staffwelcoming congregationcommunity events
Address
205 S Walnut Street, Fletcher, OH
Phone
(937) 368-2470
Friendly Inn Settlement
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Friendly Inn Settlement is a multi-service nonprofit center in Cleveland that operates as both a daycare and community resource hub. Parents consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, including director Ms. Madison, and highlight the valuable services offered beyond childcare such as food pantry, school supplies, haircuts, and mental health counseling. Children are reported to enjoy attending.

Friendly and welcoming staffdirector Ms. Madisoncomprehensive community resources
Address
2386 Unwin Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 431-7656
Fundamentals Early Childhood Development Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Fundamentals Early Childhood Development Academy receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise it as clean, reliable, and a great facility, while others report serious concerns about staff behavior, operational reliability, and child care quality.

Clean facilityreliable hours (per some reviews)good for multiple children in same family
Address
12500 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 407-6148
Cleveland Children'S Daycare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Cleveland Children's Daycare Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and attentive staff, safe and nurturing environment, engaging activities, and strong communication through daily updates. The facility is noted for successfully serving children of all ages and abilities, from infants through pre-K.

Attentive and caring staffsafe environmentengaging activities and crafts
Address
5739 Chevrolet Blvd, Parma, OH
Phone
(440) 884-5439
Mt Washington Baptist Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Mt. Washington Baptist Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, family involvement, and quality care across multiple age groups. However, two negative reviews describe serious concerns about enrollment communication, alleged discrimination, and unresolved staff behavior issues.

caring and attentive staffdaily activity photos shared with parentsfair pricing
Address
2021 Sutton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 231-5948
Aac3 Dba All About Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
217 Commercial Avenue Sw, New Philadelphi, OH
Phone
(330) 339-9519
Fundamentals Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Fundamentals Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most citing caring, experienced staff, strong communication, flexible scheduling, and spacious facilities. Parents appreciate the low teacher turnover and family-like atmosphere. Two negative reviews mention billing/refund issues and poor past experience, but lack detailed context.

Caring and experienced staff with low turnover (many 10+ years)strong communication and regular updatesflexible scheduling with minimal closures
Address
1449 Chambers Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 488-3544
Edison State Community College Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Edison State Community College, not the Edison State Community College Child Care Center. No actual parent reviews of the child care facility were available for analysis.

None - reviews are about college instructionnot child care services
Address
1973 Edison Drive, Piqua, OH
Phone
(937) 778-7985

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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.