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Best Headstart Programs in Wapakoneta, OH

Compare 1 headstart programs in Wapakoneta. Average rating: 4.68/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Wapakoneta, Ohio at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.68/5
Parent reviews
27
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Wapakoneta has 1 licensed headstart programs with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.68/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 45895 zip code, averaging 4.68 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wapakoneta

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
    Wapakoneta Family Ymca
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1301 Navajo Trail, Wapakoneta, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the Wapakoneta Family YMCA as a modern, well-maintained facility with excellent staff and diverse amenities. Reviews highlight the friendly atmosphere, cleanliness, and variety of activities for families including pools, fitness equipment, rock climbing, and childcare services.

    Modern and renovated facilityfriendly and helpful staffclean and well-organizedindoor pool with lap area

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Wapakoneta

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Wapakoneta, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.67avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Wapakoneta zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
458956
4.68
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Wapakoneta (38–106 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Wapakoneta based on parent reviews

Kids Learning Place - Wapakoneta

4.4(3)

1045 Dearbaugh, Suite 4, Wapakoneta, OH

One family describes the center as a fantastic, caring preschool that successfully prepared their children for kindergarten, while another parent strongly criticizes the program as a low-quality daycare focused on profit rather than education. This critic cites excessive costs for food, a lack of academic engagement, and poor communication with teachers as major drawbacks.

caring staffeffective kindergarten preparationpurposeful learning activities

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Daycare types in Wapakoneta

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in Wapakoneta, Ohio

There are 1 headstart programs in Wapakoneta, Ohio, making up 17% of the 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Wapakoneta have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Wapakoneta, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Wapakoneta

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Kids Learning Place - Wapakoneta
Headstart Programs
4.4

One family describes the center as a fantastic, caring preschool that successfully prepared their children for kindergarten, while another parent strongly criticizes the program as a low-quality daycare focused on profit rather than education. This critic cites excessive costs for food, a lack of academic engagement, and poor communication with teachers as major drawbacks.

caring staffeffective kindergarten preparationpurposeful learning activities
Address
1045 Dearbaugh, Suite 4, Wapakoneta, OH
Phone
(419) 739-3964

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Wapakoneta, Ohio, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Wapakoneta have an average Google rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Wapakoneta, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Ohio's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Ohio)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Wapakoneta offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Ohio typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Wapakoneta for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Wapakoneta must be licensed by Ohio's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.