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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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National Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4400 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 471-2200
One Family Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1375 Francisco Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 641-7260
Prewitt'S Playhouse Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Prewitt's Playhouse Early Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio has predominantly positive reviews from current and former staff and parents who praise the safe environment, quality care, and child development support. However, there are concerns about the owner's unprofessional conduct, including alleged inappropriate disclosure of parent information and rude interactions with customers.

Safe environmentchild learning and developmentcaring staff
Address
1860 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 444-5000
Luxor Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
619 Northfield Rd., Bedford, OH
Phone
(440) 945-6664
Small Blessings Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Small Blessings Childcare receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational approach. Most parents highlight the center's safety measures and flexibility in working with families. However, there are conflicting reports about security features and limited hours of operation.

professional staffclean facilityeducational curriculum
Address
4673 Turney Rd, Garfield Hts, OH
Phone
(216) 341-5475
Tomorrow Stars Of Bedford
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
350 Columbus Rd, Bedford, OH
Phone
(440) 252-7590
Your Little Treasures Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
7310 Harvard, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 341-0646
Jenna'S Just Like Home Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1515 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 521-4663
Kane'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3333 Glenmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 802-5069
Kids Land Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6601 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 818-9565
Kids-N-Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3425 Glenmore Ave, Cheviot, OH
Phone
(513) 661-5437
Junior Explorers Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Junior Explorers is a center-based daycare in Norwalk, Ohio serving infants through school-age children. Most parents praise the caring and loving staff, long-term relationships with families, and variety of activities and outdoor play. One parent reported unprofessional phone service from staff.

Caring and loving stafflong-term enrollmentactivities and crafts
Address
56 Executive Dr, Norwalk, OH
Phone
(419) 668-9374
Kountry Kidz Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

KOUNTRY KIDZ receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the engaging activities, crafts, good communication, accommodating staff, and facilities. However, some parents report poor handling of children with special needs, staff behavior issues, and concerns about the owner's management style.

engaging activities and craftsdaily report sheets on meals/naps/potty traininggood communication
Address
713 Fernwood Rd, Wintersville, OH
Phone
(740) 314-5060
Growing Hands Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Growing Hands Daycare receives mostly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise staff communication, professionalism, cleanliness, and care quality. However, several recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about organization, field trip management, child safety incidents, and alleged payroll practices.

Staff communication and updatesclean facilityprofessional and helpful staff
Address
1697 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH
Phone
(440) 551-9075
Cascade Horizon Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Cascade Horizon Education Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as compassionate, caring, and treating children like family. Parents highlight the personal relationships teachers build with each child and appreciate the center's ability to engage children across multiple age groups. The facility is noted for its friendly enrollment process and creative programming.

Caring and compassionate staffpersonal relationships with childrentreats children like family
Address
233 Bond Street, Elyria, OH
Phone
(440) 322-0288
Kid Fit Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
503 West Emmitt Ave., Waverly, OH
Phone
(740) 835-8007
Kids First Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kids First Childcare Center receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, owner dedication, and educational environment. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about facility cleanliness, organization, and staff responsiveness.

Caring and patient staffloving owner who values employee welfarestrong teamwork across classrooms
Address
200 N. Market Street, Girard, OH
Phone
(330) 530-2260
Lotts Of Love Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
11 Colonial Drive, Liberty Twp, OH
Phone
(330) 550-3159
Villa Maria Teresa
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
50 Warner Rd, Hubbard, OH
Phone
(330) 759-7383
Little Generation Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Generation Day Care in Toledo receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for professional and caring staff with low turnover, nutritious home-cooked meals, and a welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the easy enrollment process and field trip opportunities.

Professional and caring staffstable staff with low turnovernutritious meals
Address
700 Eleanor, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 724-7920
Next Generation Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5255 Hill Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 531-0445
Valley View Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Valley View Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and patient staff, flexible approach, and children's happiness. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about lack of meal programs, limited hours, teacher-to-child ratios, and facility organization.

caring and patient staffflexible schedulingchildren enjoy attending
Address
5407 Lewis Ave, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 469-8910
Sharon'S Little Leapers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Sharon's Little Leapers receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, reasonable pricing, and quality care. However, one recent visitor raised concerns about Covid-19 safety protocols, facility cleanliness, outdoor play area conditions, and an inflexible non-refundable enrollment fee policy.

Kind and welcoming staffreasonable pricing for multiple childrenspecial activities and events
Address
5145 Bonita Drive, Medina, OH
Phone
(330) 472-0226
Stages Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Stages Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and supportive environment for their children. However, a few parents report negative experiences with management and facility conditions.

Caring and loving teachers and staffengaging daily activities and lessonsattentive director
Address
817c West Union St, Athens, OH
Phone
(740) 593-5700
Malvern Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
301 W Main Street, Malvern, OH
Phone
(740) 922-0933
Smart Start Academy Child Care & Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Smart Start Academy receives highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the caring staff, smooth transitions, and well-maintained facility, multiple other parents report witnessing staff yelling at children, physical handling (grabbing, pushing, dragging), and unprofessional behavior.

Caring and attentive staffstrong communication about child incidentssmooth transition process
Address
444 W Harding Rd, Springfield, OH
Phone
(937) 505-0880
Kids & Giggles
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kids & Giggles receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff's dedication, care, and developmental impact on children, while a smaller group reports serious concerns about billing practices, incident reporting transparency, and child welfare issues.

Dedicated and caring staffstrong developmental outcomes (reading readinesssocial and linguistic development)
Address
647 East Bowman Street, Wooster, OH
Phone
(330) 264-1155
Malvern School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3242 Coral Rd Nw, Malvern, OH
Phone
(330) 308-9939
Heaven Sent Children'S Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Heaven Sent Children's Academy II receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming home-like environment. Parents report excellent communication, flexible policies, and children who are happy, safe, and learning. The facility appears to foster strong relationships between staff, children, and families.

caring and professional staffexcellent communicationclean facility
Address
5624 Gender Rd, Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 920-2229
Heaven Sent Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Heaven Sent Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, home-like environment with excellent staff communication and a welcoming atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, safe, well-fed, and learning while feeling like part of a family. The facility is noted for its professionalism, flexibility, and strong relationships between staff and families.

Warm and caring staffexcellent communicationfamily-like environment
Address
5616 Gender Rd., Canal Wincheste, OH
Phone
(614) 920-2229

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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.