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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lima

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

1. 1

   The Kids Depot

   4.75 score

   5(15)

   136 E 4th Street, Lima, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

   The Kids Depot in Lima, Ohio receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility as a family-like environment with attentive, loving staff and strong developmental outcomes. Parents highlight the owner Ms. Kim and her team as professional, responsive to concerns, and effective with children of varying needs including special needs support. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate readiness for pre-K.

   attentive and caring stafffamily-like atmospherestrong developmental outcomespotty training success
2. 2

   The Preschool At Allentown

   4.7 score

   4.9(18)

   4900 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise The Preschool at Allentown for its welcoming atmosphere and quality care. The facility is affiliated with a church community and staff members are frequently commended for their dedication to children. Parents report high satisfaction with the preschool program and their children's experiences.

   welcoming and caring staffamazing program qualitywarm and friendly environmentstaff dedication to children
3. 3

   Zion Lutheran Childcare

   4.58 score

   5(7)

   1300 Edgewood Drive, Lima, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 190 children

   Zion Lutheran Childcare receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, welcoming staff and strong kindergarten preparation programs. The facility is noted for fostering a loving environment where children feel secure and supported.

   Caring and kind staffkindergarten preparationpotty training supportwelcoming atmosphere
4. 4

   St Rose

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   523 N West St, Lima, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   NOTE: St. Rose is listed as a daycare but reviews are for St. Rose Catholic Church, not a childcare facility. Reviews praise the church's beautiful architecture, traditional liturgical style, welcoming priest (Father Ross), and friendly community atmosphere.

   Beautiful church buildingtraditional Catholic mass without liturgical abusesair conditioningbright interior
5. 5

   Bradfield Community Center-After School

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   550 S Collett Street, Lima, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

   Bradfield Community Center is a multi-purpose community facility in Lima, Ohio that hosts various events and services. Parents praise its cleanliness, organization, and affordability. The center is noted for hosting wrestling events, food distribution programs, vaccine clinics, and private events.

   Clean facilitylow-cost food and beveragesorganized operationsprofessional staff
6. 6

   Shawnee Weekday Early Learning Center

   4.39 score

   4.5(17)

   2600 Zurmehly Rd, Lima, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

   Shawnee Weekday Early Learning Center in Lima, Ohio consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality educational programming. Parents highlight strong communication, smooth transitions to kindergarten, engaging activities including field trips, and a safe, family-oriented environment where children are excited to attend.

   Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child communicationeducational foundation an
7. 7

   Forest Park Preschool

   4.34 score

   4.5(11)

   315 S Collins Avenue, Lima, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

   Forest Park Preschool receives consistently positive ratings, though most reviews focus on the church's community services rather than daycare-specific experiences. Parents praise the friendly volunteers, fresh food offerings, and the church's produce distribution program. Limited specific feedback about daycare operations is provided in available reviews.

   Friendly and caring stafffresh foodgenerous community supportvolunteers
8. 8

   Phillippian Head Start

   4.24 score

   4.3(20)

   190 E. 8th St., Lima, OH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

   These reviews appear to be mismatched to this daycare facility. The reviews describe medical and dental care experiences at a health center, not early childhood education or Head Start services. No actual daycare reviews were provided.

   None applicable to daycare services
9. 9

   Learning Castle Child Care Center-West

   4.2 score

   4.3(10)

   1251 North Cole Street, Lima, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Learning Castle Child Care Center-West receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the staff's compassion, family-like treatment, and quality care from infancy through preschool. However, two recent reviews raise serious safety concerns regarding unauthorized pickups and inadequate incident reporting and child supervision.

   Caring and compassionate stafffamily-like atmospherepatient with special needs childrenactive teacher engagement
10. 10

    Kingdom Daycare

    4.15 score

    4.3(5)

    1575 E. High St, Lima, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kingdom Daycare in Lima, Ohio receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of instruction and kindergarten preparation. Parents report significant learning progress, caring teachers, and a clean, secure facility. One parent left a negative review citing personal experience but provided no details.

    Excellent teacherseffective learning and skill developmentkindergarten readiness preparationclean and safe facility

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