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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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Ymca Kipp Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parent reviews are mixed. Most reviewers (6 five-star ratings) praise the curriculum, caring staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment, reporting significant developmental progress in their children. However, negative reviews (3 low ratings) cite inconsistent staffing, poor front desk customer service, inadequate nutrition planning, and unresponsive administrative processes.

Age-appropriate activitiesskilled teachersclean and safe facilities
Address
2800 Inspire Drive, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 706-3300
Zenith Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4600 Heaton Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 888-8829
Zenith Learning East INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2261 S. Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 339-6805
Mc Studio Smarts Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14595 Baird St., Burton, OH
Phone
(440) 834-8444
Ymca Chagrin Falls Learning And Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16349 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH
Phone
(216) 390-9513
Children'S Montessori Cooperative
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Sontag Fels, Yellow Springs, OH
Phone
(937) 769-5131
Inspire Center For Learning - Bvck
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parent reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise the developmental care, detailed daily reporting, warm staff interactions, and state-level ratings. Negative reviews cite playground supervision failures, high staff turnover, excessive screen time, frequent unexplained closures, high costs, and staffing ratio violations.

Developmental progressdetailed daily reportswarm and caring staff (Melissa
Address
1481 N. Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH
Phone
(937) 426-2907
Trumpet Behavioral Health
Child Daycare & Preschools

Trumpet Behavioral Health's Fairborn location receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the knowledgeable and supportive staff, noting significant progress in their children's development, particularly for children with autism and speech/socialization challenges. However, one parent expressed concern about frequent session cancellations since January affecting their child's learning progress.

knowledgeable and supportive staffchildren show significant progress and skill developmentcurriculum aligned with public schools
Address
1750 Commerce Center Blvd, Fairbron, OH
Phone
(937) 878-8444
Xenia Academy Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
784 Bellbrook Avenue, Xenia, OH
Phone
(937) 372-6801
Yellow Springs Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
314 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH
Phone
(937) 767-7751
Faith Community Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
192 South 2nd Street, Byesville, OH
Phone
(740) 630-3093
Little Bears Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
118 Old National Road, Old Washington, OH
Phone
(740) 489-5616
Aunties Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7865 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 521-5683
Bond Hill Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1510 California Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 363-7900
Bond Hill Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1501 Elizabeth Pl, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 242-9565
Children'S Home Mt. Washington School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1730 Mears Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 272-2800
Bexley Play & Learn Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
211 North Merkle Rd, Bexley, OH
Phone
(614) 237-9370
Bridgeway Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2155 Fenton St, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 262-7520
Bright Future And Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3710 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 532-5454
Brightside Academy Ohio
Child Daycare & Preschools

Brightside Academy Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff and directors who treat children as their own, along with a clean, secure facility that encourages children's learning and happiness.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong director leadership (Lilly and Krystal)clean facility
Address
660 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 227-0652
Brightside Academy Ohio
Child Daycare & Preschools

Brightside Academy Ohio receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5 stars. Parents praise Director Desiree and staff for their warmth, professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for both children and families. The center is noted for maintaining cleanliness, supporting developmental milestones like potty training, and creating a welcoming, family-like environment.

Director Desiree's leadership and availabilitypatient and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environment
Address
3525 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 262-5431
Buzybee Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
740 Greencrest Drive, Westerville, OH
Phone
(614) 423-7295
Caring & Sharing Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1450 E Main St, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 826-4500
Central Ohio Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1755 Linden Place, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 447-1700
Chase Back-Up Child Care Polaris
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 217-4131
Cheshire Y-Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2681 Gregory Rd, Delaware, OH
Phone
(614) 839-9622
Children Achievers Faith Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2235 Stelzer Road, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 471-5970
Children'S Sweet Paradise Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2693 Mock Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 934-7696
Chosen Kids Learning Center 2 LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2545 Petzinger Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 338-6405
Chosen Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2545 Petzinger Rd, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 338-6405

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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.