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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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Funshine Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Funshine Learning Center has received mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the recent management changes, improved staff, educational activities, and field trips. However, negative reviews cite concerns about administrative practices, child safety (sunscreen application), and unresolved bullying issues.

Improved under new ownershipfriendly and helpful staffeducational support with homework
Address
111 Hall Avenue, Hubbard, OH
Phone
(330) 534-5560
Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6474 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 624-2333
Agape Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

AGAPE CHILDREN'S CENTER receives mixed reviews with a polarized experience. Most positive reviews praise the caring, patient staff and strong child development outcomes over multiple years. Negative reviews cite poor communication, lack of accountability, unprofessional management, and concerns about children with disabilities not being welcomed.

Kind and caring staffstrong child development and learning outcomessafe environment
Address
1060 Smiley Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 674-2323
Children'S Corner Preschool & Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2125 Park Street, Findlay, OH
Phone
(419) 422-0618
Wesley Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1200 Van Buren Street, Fostoria, OH
Phone
(419) 435-1390
Saint Paul Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
8074 County Rd T, Liberty Center, OH
Phone
(419) 533-3041
Dublin Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Dublin Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents (6 five-star reviews) praise the facility for its clean environment, supportive staff, strong curriculum, and children's academic progress. However, three one-star reviews cite serious concerns about management communication, inconsistent classroom transitions, excessive negative reinforcement, and frequent incident reports.

Clean and modern facilityquality curriculumsupportive and educated s
Address
5900 Cromdale Drive, Dublin, OH
Phone
(614) 761-1800
Smart Start Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Smart Start Learning Center for its caring, professional staff who treat children as family members. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's responsive administration, secure facilities, educational activities, and the visible joy their children experience attending. Parents also appreciate the transparent communication and adherence to safety standards.

Kind and caring staffresponsive administrationsecure facilities with fenced play
Address
7507 York Road, Parma, OH
Phone
(440) 842-1184
Blue Book Schools INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2029 Wyoming St, Dayton, OH
Phone
(937) 256-0850
Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kids Academy receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and special needs support. While some parents praise caring staff and educational activities, others report billing issues, inadequate handling of bullying, poor treatment of children with autism, and unprofessional director behavior.

Caring and attentive staffeducational enrichmentnice playground
Address
1012 High St, Worthington, OH
Phone
(614) 885-6408
Kiddie Korral
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1809 E Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH
Phone
(419) 626-9064
Village Early Childhood Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1205 North Main Street, Genoa, OH
Phone
(419) 855-9605
St John'S Nurturing Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1213 Washington Street, Genoa, OH
Phone
(419) 855-7158
Temple Tots And Teens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1148 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH
Phone
(740) 354-3939
The Kids Clubhouse INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
859 E. Water Street, Chillicothe, OH
Phone
(740) 775-3555
Happy Hearts Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
8905 Mt. Vernon Road, St Louisville, OH
Phone
(740) 745-2432
Almost Home Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Almost Home Daycare in Newark, Ohio receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the welcoming environment, attentive staff, daily activities, and good communication, with children enjoying attendance. However, two parents report serious concerns including inadequate handling of toddler conflicts, poor diaper care and hygiene, lack of documentation about meals and naps, and children being unhappy at drop-off.

welcoming environmentconsistent staffdaily crafts and activities
Address
15 North 21st Street, Newark, OH
Phone
(740) 281-3322
Mentor Co-Operative Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
7271 Lakeshore Boulevard, Mentor, OH
Phone
(440) 946-7269
Treehouse Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
85 Heritage Drive, Tallmadge, OH
Phone
(330) 630-0704
Mother Hen Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
8571 St Rt 335, Minford, OH
Phone
(740) 820-2273
Sarahann'S Learning Unlimited
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

SARAHANN'S LEARNING UNLIMITED receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple long-term parents praise the caring staff, supportive owners Sarah and Ann, and strong teacher-child relationships. However, several recent reviews cite serious concerns including staff changes since new ownership in January, health issues, financial disputes, alleged inappropriate staff conduct, and an unreported injury incident.

Caring and attentive teacherssupportive ownersstrong teacher-child bonds
Address
3898 Lattimer St, Hilliard, OH
Phone
(614) 771-7790
Sunshyne Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Sunshyne Early Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Long-term clients praise the family-owned center for professional care, school preparation, and a positive learning environment. However, some prospective parents reported poor customer service experiences, particularly with female staff members, including lack of follow-up communication and unwelcoming behavior.

Family-ownedprofessional carestrong early learning skills
Address
1713 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, OH
Phone
(614) 868-3950
Rising Stars Childcare Enrichment Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Rising Stars Childcare Enrichment Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the professional, patient staff, clean facility, educational enrichment, and the owner's caring approach. One reviewer noted areas for improvement in professionalism and accessibility of materials for older children.

Patient and professional staffclean facilityeducational support
Address
4750 Turney Road, Garfield Hts., OH
Phone
(216) 848-1103
All Star Academy Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

All Star Academy Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong relationships their children form with teachers and peers. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor child treatment, staff rudeness, and a dangerous bus driver incident.

Kind and professional staffchildren enjoy attendingstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
5992 Westerville Rd, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 899-0035
Totally Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Totally Kids Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, quality curriculum, and use of technology for daily updates. However, two negative reviews cite unprofessional handling of a situation and concerns about the owner's demeanor toward staff and children.

Supportive and nurturing staffsmall class sizesquality curriculum
Address
2345 Ferguson Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 906-7565
The Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

The Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center has a mixed reputation. While some parents report their children are happy and feel at peace leaving them there, multiple recent reviews cite serious concerns including staff turnover, a past incident of child neglect in 2016-2017, unprofessional behavior, and allegations of physical harm to children. The facility appears to serve as the primary full-service daycare option in Alliance for younger children.

Children enjoy attendingparents report peace of mindlong-standing facility with some experienced full-time teachers
Address
205 S. Union Ave, Alliance, OH
Phone
(330) 821-1377
Educare Academy IV Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Educare Academy IV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the professional and caring staff who help children learn and thrive. Parents highlight the safe environment, individual attention from teachers, and developmental progress. One parent expressed concern about outdoor play policies in cold weather despite parental objection.

Professional and caring staffsafe environmentchildren feel secure
Address
806 Starr Avenue, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 693-7550
Old West End Daycare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Old West End Daycare Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, educational focus, and reliable hours. One parent reported serious concerns about abuse, segregation, and neglect at the facility. The majority of reviews highlight children's enthusiasm for attending and strong learning outcomes.

Caring and well-trained staffclean facilityeducational programming
Address
1723 Broadway, Toledo, OH
Phone
(419) 724-3191
Hopes & Dreams Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Hopes & Dreams Childcare Center for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from structured educational programming. Multiple parents emphasize feeling comfortable and supported by the facility.

Caring and patient staffsafe and clean environmentwelcoming atmosphere
Address
4490 Norquest Blvd, Youngstown, OH
Phone
(330) 707-4911
Hopes & Dreams Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Hopes & Dreams Preschool and Daycare for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress through the center's curriculum. Parents feel comfortable and supported, with staff maintaining open communication about their child's well-being.

Friendly and patient staffsafe and clean facilitieseducational curriculum
Address
33 N. Wickliffe, Austintown, OH
Phone
(330) 793-8260

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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.