Best Preschools in Columbus, OH
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Best Preschools in Columbus
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.
- 1Villa Montessori Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
8999-A Gemini Pkwy., Columbus, OH · Capacity: -999 children
Villa Montessori Preschool in Columbus receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing Montessori environment, caring staff leadership, and significant social-emotional and academic growth in their children. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, strong teacher-student relationships, and effective support for children with special needs and difficult transitions.
Montessori-trained teacherswarm and welcoming staffdirector Lisa's leadershipchild-centered approach - 2Overbrook Weekday Preschool4.58 score5(7)
4131 N High St, Columbus, OH · Capacity: 103 children
Overbrook Weekday Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff and director who tailor instruction to individual learning styles, along with engaging, play-based lessons that prepare children for kindergarten. Families report smooth transitions, strong communication, and a welcoming community environment.
Caring and dedicated staffDirector Robyn highly praisedIndividualized attention to different learning stylesPlay-based and engaging lessons - 3Upper Arlington Lutheran Christian Preschool4.53 score4.8(10)
2300 Lytham Rd, Columbus, OH · Capacity: 105 children
Reviews are predominantly positive with 5-star ratings praising the welcoming community and faith-based environment. However, most reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than the preschool program specifically. Limited feedback is available about actual daycare services and curriculum.
Friendly and welcoming stafffaith-based community focuskind peoplelovely setting - 4First Community Church Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
1320 Cambridge Boulevard, Columbus, OH · Capacity: 88 children
Reviews praise First Community Church Preschool as a welcoming, community-focused facility with excellent staff and services. Parents highlight the warm atmosphere, quality care, and additional community support including food pantry services. The church is noted for its organized operations and inclusive approach to families.
Warm and welcoming staffwell-organized operationsquality food and snackscommunity support services - 5Hilltop Preschool4.44 score5(4)
2473 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH · Capacity: -999 children
Parents highlight the genuine and friendly staff, noting that children enjoy the daily learning schedule and positive teacher interactions. Feedback emphasizes strong affection for the program, with families mentioning lasting positive impressions of the teachers. The few reviews so far describe a supportive environment where staff are appreciated for their dedication.
great teachersfriendly staffgenuine staffnice schedule - 6Atonement Lutheran Preschool4.44 score5(4)
1621 Francisco Rd, Columbus, OH · Capacity: 38 children
Reviewers highlight the preschool's safe, calm, and nurturing environment, noting that staff are kind, professional, and deeply caring. Parents report seeing positive behavioral and learning development in their children, with many expressing high satisfaction and strong recommendations for the program.
safe and quiet location away from main roadskind and professional staffnurturing and fun environmentpositive child development - 7Playtime Preschool LLC4.35 score4.5(12)
1030 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH · Capacity: -999 children
Playtime Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents emphasize the caring, family-oriented staff, clean facility, educational focus, and strong leadership under owner Toya Kelly. The daycare serves infants through school-age children and maintains high professional standards.
caring and loving stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facilityeducational activities (letters - 8Little Butterflies Daycare & Preschool4.29 score5(2)
1196 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH · Capacity: -999 children
One parent describes the staff as loving and dedicated to the child's education, well-being, and faith upbringing, while another simply notes that they always bring their kids there.
loving stafffocus on educationfocus on well-beingfaith upbringing - 9Boulevard Presbyterian Church Preschool & Child Care4.29 score5(2)
1235 Northwest Boulevard, Columbus, OH · Capacity: 91 children
Parents describe the staff as attentive, caring, and responsible, noting that the program prepares children well for school while fostering a joy in learning. Reviewers highlight the loving and educational environment as key strengths of their experience.
attentive staffcaring staffresponsible environmenteducational environment - 10Ymca West Central Preschool4.17 score5(1)
1481 West Town Street, Columbus, OH · Capacity: -999 children
One parent highlights the facility's swimming capabilities as a positive feature for children. The available feedback is limited to this single comment regarding aquatic activities.
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Preschools in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus has 23 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 Columbus, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights the facility's swimming capabilities as a positive feature for children. The available feedback is limited to this single comment regarding aquatic activities.
- Address
- 1481 West Town Street, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 276-8224
Parents highlight the genuine and friendly staff, noting that children enjoy the daily learning schedule and positive teacher interactions. Feedback emphasizes strong affection for the program, with families mentioning lasting positive impressions of the teachers. The few reviews so far describe a supportive environment where staff are appreciated for their dedication.
- Address
- 2473 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 279-9991
One parent describes the staff as loving and dedicated to the child's education, well-being, and faith upbringing, while another simply notes that they always bring their kids there.
- Address
- 1196 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 279-5439
Parents describe the staff as attentive, caring, and responsible, noting that the program prepares children well for school while fostering a joy in learning. Reviewers highlight the loving and educational environment as key strengths of their experience.
- Address
- 1235 Northwest Boulevard, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 486-2362
One parent describes ASCENSION LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL as having highly qualified and enthusiastic staff who teach morning classes from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The center also offers extended care options before and after these scheduled class times.
- Address
- 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 268-2010
Reviewers highlight the preschool's safe, calm, and nurturing environment, noting that staff are kind, professional, and deeply caring. Parents report seeing positive behavioral and learning development in their children, with many expressing high satisfaction and strong recommendations for the program.
- Address
- 1621 Francisco Rd, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 451-5212
Overbrook Weekday Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff and director who tailor instruction to individual learning styles, along with engaging, play-based lessons that prepare children for kindergarten. Families report smooth transitions, strong communication, and a welcoming community environment.
- Address
- 4131 N High St, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 261-1029
One parent highlights their positive experience during a second year at the center, specifically noting the quality of the teachers and the child's progress in learning about the Bible. The reviewer also appreciated the Christmas program and strongly recommends the preschool for families seeking faith-based childcare.
- Address
- 2140 Fishinger Road, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 451-8691
Villa Montessori Preschool in Columbus receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing Montessori environment, caring staff leadership, and significant social-emotional and academic growth in their children. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, strong teacher-student relationships, and effective support for children with special needs and difficult transitions.
- Address
- 8999-A Gemini Pkwy., Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 721-4410
Reviews are predominantly positive with 5-star ratings praising the welcoming community and faith-based environment. However, most reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than the preschool program specifically. Limited feedback is available about actual daycare services and curriculum.
- Address
- 2300 Lytham Rd, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 643-4633
Reviews praise First Community Church Preschool as a welcoming, community-focused facility with excellent staff and services. Parents highlight the warm atmosphere, quality care, and additional community support including food pantry services. The church is noted for its organized operations and inclusive approach to families.
- Address
- 1320 Cambridge Boulevard, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 488-0681
Playtime Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents emphasize the caring, family-oriented staff, clean facility, educational focus, and strong leadership under owner Toya Kelly. The daycare serves infants through school-age children and maintains high professional standards.
- Address
- 1030 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 253-8200
One parent expresses strong appreciation for the staff and the principles taught to children. The review highlights a positive experience with the educators at the center.
- Address
- 3901 Maize Rd, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 267-4944
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.
- Address
- 775 Rathmell Rd, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 491-8044
- Address
- 440 E North Broadway St, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 504 S Gould Rd, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 235-1396
- Address
- 672 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 433-5307
- Address
- 3880 Reed Rd, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church's Bible-focused teachings, welcoming community, and emphasis on personal spiritual growth. Reviewers highlight deep friendships, supportive small groups, and transformative experiences. Some note the church requires high commitment and engagement.
- Address
- 1390 Community Park Dr, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 823-6540
One parent describes the Church of the Redeemer United Methodist Preschool as a great preschool with friendly and caring teachers.
- Address
- 235 Mcnaughten Road, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 861-7271
- Address
- 3231 Briggs Road, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 272-7430
- Address
- 1581 Cambridge Blvd, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 488-3659
- Address
- 2657 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
- Phone
- (614) 231-2783
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