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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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Accaa/Achst A-Tech-Jefferson
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

This appears to be a vocational/technical school rather than a daycare center. Reviews are predominantly positive (mostly 5-star ratings), with alumni and current students praising the career development programs, certifications, and supportive staff. Common concerns include high lunch prices and food quality.

Career skill development and certificationssupportive and caring teachersprofessional development resources
Address
1565 State Route 167, Jefferson, OH
Phone
(440) 992-1257
Adventure Kids Child Care Center - Fairfield Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
7275 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH
Phone
(513) 841-2227
A Little Lady In A Shoe
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

A Little Lady in a Shoe receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the caring owner, educational activities, home-cooked meals, and flexible hours (7 AM-8 PM). However, one parent reported significant issues including pricing discrepancies, last-minute cancellation, and concerns about understaffing and unprofessional practices.

Caring and attentive providerteaches academics (ABCs123s
Address
648 East 185th Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 937-5315
Brown'S Town Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
13901 Miles Av., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 991-4122
Circle Tyme Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
14215 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 451-2823
Day Care For Future Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
6540 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 361-2560
Kids Of The Future
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kids of the Future receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, educational preparation, and cleanliness. However, one parent reported serious concerns including alleged bullying, staff unprofessionalism, and pickup policy issues.

Staff caring and attentivestrong academic preparation (students testing above grade level)clean facility
Address
1512 East 191st Street, Euclid, OH
Phone
(216) 383-8131
Kidzenia Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kidzenia Learning Center in Lakewood receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and engaging learning activities that promote child development and confidence. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and parents feel their kids are safe and well-cared for.

Caring and patient staffclean facilityengaging activities and learning environment
Address
13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(440) 799-8855
Le Chaperon Rouge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Le Chaperon Rouge (operating as The Nest) in Shaker Heights receives consistently high marks from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and welcoming environment. Parents emphasize their children's enthusiasm for attending and appreciate the facility's cleanliness, activities, and use of a parent communication app. The center is noted for strong leadership and a focus on child development and family engagement.

kind and caring staffclean facilityexcellent communication via app and newsletters
Address
3350 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights, OH
Phone
(216) 751-0320
Strasburg Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
140 N Bodmer Ave, Strasburg, OH
Phone
(740) 922-0933
Excel Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
50 Smalley Blvd., Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 737-1356
Bcesc Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1516 1st Ave, Middletown, OH
Phone
(513) 422-0713
Hicksville School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
958 E High St, Hicksville, OH
Phone
(567) 444-4800
Grace Community School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Grace Community School receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, family-like environment, and strong curriculum, but two parents reported significant issues with appointment scheduling and communication regarding behavioral concerns.

Kind and caring teachersgenuine concern for children's wellbeingproactive communication about academic needs
Address
715 W William St, Delaware, OH
Phone
(740) 363-5800
Ehove Jvsd School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

IMPORTANT NOTE: These reviews appear to be for a vocational/technical high school, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the school's practical skills training, knowledgeable staff, hands-on learning experience, and affordable alternative to traditional college. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings.

Practicalhands-on learning experienceknowledgeable and caring staff
Address
316 Mason Rd W, Milan, OH
Phone
(419) 499-4663
Xenia Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
425 Edison Blvd, Xenia, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kemper Heights
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
924 Waycross Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 674-4200
North Norwood Special Ctr Lear
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise the facility's teachers as kind, caring, and dedicated with strong teaching quality. Reviews are mostly positive with high ratings, though some comments reflect nostalgic memories from when the building operated as a grade school rather than current daycare operations.

Kind and dedicated teachersgreat with childreninformative communication
Address
5617 Marion Ave, Norwood, OH
Phone
(513) 396-6815
Miami View School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
230 Clifton Rd, South Charleston, OH
Phone
(937) 325-7671
Primrose School Of Avon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Primrose School of Avon receives mostly positive feedback for caring, attentive staff and engaging educational activities, with parents reporting their children thrived socially and emotionally. However, there are serious concerns about management responsiveness, safety incidents, and owner conduct that contrast sharply with classroom staff quality.

Caring and professional staffwarm nurturing environmentengaging educational activities
Address
1115 Nagel Road, Avon, OH
Phone
(440) 934-2567
Blanchard Valley School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1700 E Sandusky St, Findlay, OH
Phone
(419) 422-6387
Hills And Dales
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
8919 Us Highway 50, Hillsboro, OH
Phone
(937) 393-5871
Medina County Career Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Medina County Career Center receives consistently positive feedback from students and parents. Reviewers praise the quality of instruction, supportive staff, and well-rounded programs including academics, vocational training, food services, and extracurricular activities. The facility is described as having a welcoming atmosphere with caring teachers and engaging learning experiences.

Skilled and caring teachersquality vocational programshands-on learning experie
Address
1101 W Liberty St, Medina, OH
Phone
(330) 725-8461
Education Complex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Education Complex in Celina, Ohio receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the respectful and helpful teaching staff and office personnel. Parents highlight quality productions and performances. One negative review expresses serious dissatisfaction but provides no specific details.

helpful and responsive teacherspolite office staffrespectful environment
Address
585 E Livingston St, Celina, OH
Phone
(419) 586-8300
Center For Early Learning At Piqua Catholic
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
218 S Downing St, Piqua, OH
Phone
(937) 773-3876
Mad River Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
801 Old Harshman Rd, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 259-6603
Muskingum Valley Esc Zanesville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
711 Fess St, Zanesville, OH
Phone
(123) 456-7891
Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
841 E Main St, Chillicothe, OH
Phone
(740) 773-2638
Pickaway-Ross Ctc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

This appears to be a vocational/technical school rather than a daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (9 five-star ratings), with students praising hands-on learning opportunities, caring instructors, and affordable programs across trades like welding, electrical installation, and veterinary assistance. One review mentions teachers enforcing rules with poor attitudes.

Hands-on learningcaring teachersaffordable tuition
Address
895 Crouse Chapel Rd, Chillicothe, OH
Phone
(740) 642-1200
David Bacon Ps
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
181 Strecker Dr, Tallmadge, OH
Phone
(330) 633-0612

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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.