
Browse 3,743 child daycare & preschools across Ohio. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 3,743 |
| Headstart Programs | 274 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 394 |
| Before or After School | 1,006 |
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One parent reports that their infant was attacked in the care of three adults, with no notification provided and a rude, uncooperative supervisor. Another reviewer alleges that staff abuse children, fail to return calls, and hang up on parents, claiming the facility prioritizes none of the children's safety.
One parent reports that their infant was attacked under the supervision of three adults while the center failed to communicate the incident or provide details. Another reviewer alleges that staff abuse children, ignore calls, hang up on parents, and display a general lack of care and manners.
A SHANTON DAYCARE in Chillicothe has overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious safety concerns, unprofessional operations, and poor management practices. One parent praised the staff, but five detailed complaints describe inadequate supervision, child injuries, bullying, inconsistent policies, and unprofessional communication from ownership.
One parent reports positive outcomes for a child with special needs, highlighting the development of a supportive routine and potty training progress. Conversely, other reviewers cite unprofessional management, including arbitrary suspensions, lack of communication, and frequent, unannounced closures.
Apples of Gold Childcare 3 has mixed reviews with significant safety and communication concerns. Parents report serious incidents including inadequate response to a child's concussion and head injury, along with issues regarding staff accountability and phone accessibility. A few parents noted cleanliness and general satisfaction, but negative experiences heavily outweigh positive feedback.
Apples of Gold Childcare Center has mixed reviews with significant safety and responsiveness concerns. Parents report serious incidents including inadequate response to a child's head injury resulting in a concussion, poor communication with families, and staffing issues. A few parents noted cleanliness and general satisfaction.
One parent praises the kindergarten and first-grade teachers for their enthusiasm and care, while another criticizes the food quality and staff attitudes. A separate review expresses strong concern regarding safety decisions made during severe weather, and another parent alleges that bullying issues are not adequately addressed by the district.
Kristi's Kids Inc has sharply divided reviews. Two parents praise the staff engagement and positive outcomes for their children, while four parents raise serious concerns about owner conduct, staff treatment, facility cleanliness, inadequate portions, staffing ratios, and teacher demeanor toward children.
Creative World of Learning - Springfield has extremely polarized reviews. One parent praised the center's responsiveness and caring staff, but multiple parents reported serious safety concerns, inadequate supervision, mishandling of medical situations, poor staff conduct, disorganization, and lack of professionalism.
One parent reports severe safety concerns including staff aggression, verbal abuse, and physical injury to a child, while another reviewer describes the facility as extremely minimalist.
Christian Community Connection Child Care Center in Columbus has highly polarized reviews. While one parent praised the staff and care, multiple parents reported serious concerns including inadequate incident reporting, unsafe transportation practices, preferential treatment of the owner's children, and staffing ratio issues.
One parent reports a highly positive experience with staff interactions for young children, while others cite severe safety concerns regarding undisclosed abuse and staff turnover. These conflicting accounts highlight a significant disparity in perceived care quality and security at this center.
A PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW INCORPORATED has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praise the staff, owner, and welcoming family atmosphere, while eight parents report serious concerns including poor sanitation, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, physical injuries to children, and unresponsive management to parental concerns.
One parent highlights the convenient on-site school pickup and ongoing safety protocols, while another strongly criticizes the center for alleged negligence, undisclosed injuries, and unfair financial practices. These contrasting experiences suggest a lack of consistent quality and transparent communication.
Hamilton Local Preschool in Columbus, Ohio has received overwhelmingly negative reviews (2.2/5 rating), with parents citing severe overcrowding, poor administration, lack of enrichment activities, and staff conduct issues. Only one parent gave a positive review. Common complaints include large class sizes (27+ students), bullying without intervention, disrespectful teacher behavior, and inadequate support for students with disabilities.
THE KIDS INSTITUTE has extremely polarized reviews with two 5-star ratings praising cleanliness and staff professionalism, but seven 1-2 star ratings citing serious concerns about owner T. Ivory's unprofessional and rude behavior, poor communication about closures, inadequate bullying response, and overall management issues. Multiple parents report feeling disrespected and unwelcome.
Daycare R uses has mixed reviews with stark contrasts in parent experiences. Positive reviews praise staff kindness, regular parent communication, and summer activities, with one parent willing to drive out of their way to attend. However, multiple negative reviews raise serious safety and operational concerns, including improper car seat use, staff misconduct, understaffing, overcrowding, and non-compliance with state regulations.
The Gathering Place Academy in Columbus has highly polarized reviews with a 2.1/5 rating. One long-term parent praised the director, staff responsiveness, and facility improvements, while four other parents reported serious concerns including rude staff, safety issues, alleged mistreatment of disabled children, and billing problems.
Burns' Kid's College receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff conduct and child safety. Supportive parents praise the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, and safety protocols, while critical reviews report incidents of staff inattentiveness, inappropriate child handling, inadequate incident documentation, and unprofessional behavior.
MY FIRST PLACE LEARNING CENTER in Beachwood, Ohio has received exclusively negative reviews citing serious concerns including alleged child abuse, unprofessional staff behavior, and dishonest pricing practices. Parents report traumatic experiences and recommend avoiding this facility.
Early Beginnings Huber Heights has received highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, Director Lindsay, and structured environment, with children reportedly enjoying attendance. However, multiple recent reviews document serious safety concerns, including hospitalizations of infants, alleged staff misconduct, billing disputes, and ongoing investigations by CPS and police.
Fran's Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant safety and staff conduct concerns. While one parent praised family events and the preschool program, multiple parents reported serious issues including inadequate supervision, safety violations with infants, harsh discipline practices, staff yelling at toddlers, and alleged bullying by teachers.
Feedback for Daydream Daycare in Columbus is sharply divided, with one parent praising the service and care while another describes the facility as horrible and notes that staff ignore phone calls. A third review calls for an investigation into the center's operations.
One parent reports significant safety and hygiene concerns, including infants on screens, a teacher taking personal calls, and a child left in a soiled diaper for seven hours. Another account alleges physical abuse by staff, such as smacking and yanking children, alongside dismissive management responses.
One parent reports severe mistreatment, including a teacher taping a child to a chair and the director removing the child's shirt, while another describes the owner as rude and ungrateful during a financial transaction.
Wee Care Day Care and Learning Centre in Youngstown, Ohio has mixed reviews with significant concerns. While one parent praised the caring staff and their child's enjoyment, multiple parents reported serious issues including cultural insensitivity regarding birthmarks, unprofessional staff behavior, and inadequate supervision of belongings.
Wee Care Day Care & Learning Centre receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While one parent praised the caring staff and their child's enjoyment, multiple parents reported serious issues including poor staff attitudes, inadequate supervision, lack of cultural competency regarding birthmarks on children of color, and lost personal items.
Wee Care Daycare & Learning Centre in Austintown has mixed reviews. While one parent praised the caring staff and their child's enjoyment, multiple parents reported significant concerns including staff attitude issues, lost items, inadequate training on recognizing medical conditions versus abuse, and overall poor service quality.
One parent reports that children were left in heavily soiled diapers and encountered rude, unprofessional staff during night shifts, while another criticizes the front desk for being disrespectful and notes high staff turnover. A third reviewer alleges that the facility's care standards are inadequate, resulting in their child developing rashes and fevers.
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