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34 Preschools in Cincinnati, Ohio

Find the best preschools in Cincinnati, Ohio. Browse 34 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best Preschools in Cincinnati

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

  1. 1

    10416 Bossi Lane, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: -999 children

    Greenhills Cooperative Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise its warm, family-like atmosphere and experienced, compassionate teachers. Parents highlight the co-op model that involves families in their child's education and community, along with creative, hands-on learning methods that prepare children well for kindergarten.

    Loving and caring teachersfamily involvement through co-op modelhalf-day schedule suitable for young childrenclose-knit community
  2. 2
    Little Bud Preschool
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    3301 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: 58 children

    Little Bud Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the exceptional staff, caring environment, and strong leadership. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many families returning for multiple children and feeling confident in the school's care.

    Wonderful and caring staffstrong leadershipchildren feel loved and safeacademic advancement
  3. 3

    11251 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: 188 children

    Montgomery Community Church Preschool is a highly-rated religious facility in Cincinnati that receives consistent praise from attendees. Parents highlight the welcoming, Christ-centered community atmosphere, quality of sermons and worship, and extensive programs and resources for all ages. The facility appears to successfully serve families seeking a faith-based church environment.

    Welcoming and non-judgmental communityChrist-centered messages and worshipstrong youth programs with service projectsquality sermons
  4. 4

    6734 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: -999 children

    Three Rivers Co-Op Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, patient teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the warm environment, flexible scheduling options, affordable pricing, and strong social and academic development in their children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant growth.

    Kind and patient teachersplay-based curriculum with structured learningwarm and welcoming environmentexcellent parent communication
  5. 5

    3908 Plainville Rd, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: 82 children

    Note: Reviews provided are for the church facility, not the preschool program. Reviewers praise Mariemont Community Church for its biblical teaching, welcoming community, passionate leadership under Pastor Jamie, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is described as well-maintained with quality worship services and programming.

    Biblical teaching and scripture-focused curriculumwelcoming and kind communitypassionate and gifted pastoral leadershipfamily-oriented programs
  6. 6

    3270 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: 144 children

  7. 7

    4550 Red Bank Expy, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: -999 children

  8. 8

    7820 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: -999 children

    Immaculate Heart of Mary Preschool is a Roman Catholic parish in Cincinnati that parents describe as welcoming and vibrant. The community is praised for engaging priests, active ministries, and inclusive atmosphere. However, some negative feedback exists regarding funeral service availability and perceived prioritization of staff time.

    Welcoming communityengaging priests and homilieslarge capacityactive Catholic ministries
  9. 9

    1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: 165 children

    Parents praise the preschool program and staff at Hyde Park Community UMC Preschool, with one parent noting their daughter attended and their son will be enrolling. The facility is described as welcoming with positive community involvement and youth programs.

    Great preschool programHighly recommendWelcoming and open environmentGood staff
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    Pilgrim Preschool
    4.27 score
    4.6(4)

    4418 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: 114 children

Preschools in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati has 34 preschool programs designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for kindergarten. These programs focus on early literacy, social skills, and structured learning in a nurturing environment.

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

All Preschools in Cincinnati

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Greenhills Cooperative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Greenhills Cooperative Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise its warm, family-like atmosphere and experienced, compassionate teachers. Parents highlight the co-op model that involves families in their child's education and community, along with creative, hands-on learning methods that prepare children well for kindergarten.

Loving and caring teachersfamily involvement through co-op modelhalf-day schedule suitable for young children
Address
10416 Bossi Lane, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 825-5300
Nature W/ Nurture Preschool & Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4954 Ferguson Pl., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 873-1485
The Children'S Home Of Cincinnati Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4550 Red Bank Expy, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 527-7290
Three Rivers Co-Op Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Three Rivers Co-Op Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, patient teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the warm environment, flexible scheduling options, affordable pricing, and strong social and academic development in their children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant growth.

Kind and patient teachersplay-based curriculum with structured learningwarm and welcoming environment
Address
6734 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 941-4943
St Paul Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8221 Miami Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 891-8187
Anderson Hills Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7515 Forest Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 231-4688
Cumc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3820 Westwood Northern Blvd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 389-3060
Cornerstone Christian Preschool And Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3270 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 661-7779
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5950 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 631-0170
Little Bud Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Bud Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the exceptional staff, caring environment, and strong leadership. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many families returning for multiple children and feeling confident in the school's care.

Wonderful and caring staffstrong leadershipchildren feel loved and safe
Address
3301 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 385-8404
The Village Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6137 Salem Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 232-9966
Montgomery Community Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Montgomery Community Church Preschool is a highly-rated religious facility in Cincinnati that receives consistent praise from attendees. Parents highlight the welcoming, Christ-centered community atmosphere, quality of sermons and worship, and extensive programs and resources for all ages. The facility appears to successfully serve families seeking a faith-based church environment.

Welcoming and non-judgmental communityChrist-centered messages and worshipstrong youth programs with service projects
Address
11251 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 469-5333
Pilgrim Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
4418 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 574-9047
Mariemont Community Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Note: Reviews provided are for the church facility, not the preschool program. Reviewers praise Mariemont Community Church for its biblical teaching, welcoming community, passionate leadership under Pastor Jamie, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is described as well-maintained with quality worship services and programming.

Biblical teaching and scripture-focused curriculumwelcoming and kind communitypassionate and gifted pastoral leadership
Address
3908 Plainville Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 504-9287
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

Immaculate Heart of Mary Preschool is a Roman Catholic parish in Cincinnati that parents describe as welcoming and vibrant. The community is praised for engaging priests, active ministries, and inclusive atmosphere. However, some negative feedback exists regarding funeral service availability and perceived prioritization of staff time.

Welcoming communityengaging priests and homilieslarge capacity
Address
7820 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hyde Park Community Umc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the preschool program and staff at Hyde Park Community UMC Preschool, with one parent noting their daughter attended and their son will be enrolling. The facility is described as welcoming with positive community involvement and youth programs.

Great preschool programHighly recommendWelcoming and open environment
Address
1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 979-8191
Shiloh Preschool Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Shiloh Preschool Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, well-trained staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience significant developmental growth, and feel part of a supportive community. The school is commended for thoughtful, age-appropriate activities and child-centered education.

Caring and passionate staffpatient teacherssafe and welcoming environment
Address
580 Anderson Ferry Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 451-6443
Mt Washington Baptist Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Mt. Washington Baptist Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, family involvement, and quality care across multiple age groups. However, two negative reviews describe serious concerns about enrollment communication, alleged discrimination, and unresolved staff behavior issues.

caring and attentive staffdaily activity photos shared with parentsfair pricing
Address
2021 Sutton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 231-5948
Sharon Hill Preschool & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
1275 Kemper Meadow Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 851-3338
Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6474 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 624-2333
Goodman Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8
Address
1731 Goodman Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 728-2610
Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare

Reviews praise Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Preschool as a welcoming and warm faith community with kind staff and a dedicated minister. The facility is noted for its spacious, attractive building and active involvement in community service. All reviewers gave positive ratings.

Warm and welcoming atmospherekind and friendly staffgreat pastor/minister
Address
5125 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 561-4220
St. Boniface Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
4305 Pitts Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 541-5122
Child Focus Preschool At Withamsville-Tobasco Elemen
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3950 Britton Boulevard, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 528-7224
Gamble Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2700 Felicity Pl, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 363-6500
Friendship Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1025 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 821-5725
Knox Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3410 Michigan Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 321-9228
Creative Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1451 Ebenezer Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 941-7254
Sycamore Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11800 Mason Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 683-7717
Gloria Dei Tlc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5841 Werk Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 922-5590

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Frequently asked questions

There are 34 preschools in Cincinnati, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
Most preschool programs in Cincinnati accept children between ages 2.5 and 5. Many children start at age 3 or 4, about one to two years before kindergarten. Look for signs of readiness such as being comfortable away from parents, ability to follow simple instructions, and interest in playing with other children.
While both provide childcare, preschools in Cincinnati typically focus more on structured educational activities to prepare children for kindergarten. Preschool programs often run half-day or school-year schedules, while daycare centers offer full-day, year-round care. Many facilities combine both, offering preschool curriculum within a full-day daycare setting.
Preschool costs in Cincinnati typically range from $600 to $1,500 per month for full-time programs. Half-day programs are usually less expensive. Some preschools offer financial aid, and Ohio may have state-funded pre-K programs for qualifying families. Contact individual facilities for current tuition rates.
When selecting a preschool in Cincinnati, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with Ohio's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities