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Best Before or After School Daycare in Bedford, OH

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Bedford. Average rating: 3.73/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bedford, Ohio at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
3.73/5
Parent reviews
37
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Bedford has 4 licensed before or after school daycare with 37 parent reviews averaging 3.73/5.The largest concentration is in 44146 with 11 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bedford

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
    Oakwood Enrichment Center
    4.41 score
    4.7(7)

    1000 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

    Oakwood Enrichment Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and families. Parents praise the loving, family-oriented atmosphere, well-educated staff, and strong focus on kindergarten readiness through engaging learning activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and return home excited to share what they've learned.

    Loving and caring environmentprofessional and well-educated stafffamily-oriented atmospherekindergarten preparation
  2. 2
    Childtime Children'S Center
    3.68 score
    3.6(20)

    270 Best St, Bedford, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    Childtime Children's Center in Bedford receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, learning environment, and communication. However, one parent reported negative experiences with a toddler teacher, staff behavior issues, and an abrupt dismissal without proper communication from management.

    Caring and patient staffstrong learning curriculumopen communication with parentsin-classroom cameras
  3. 3
    Kiddie Kampus Child Enrichment Center
    3.5 score
    3(5)

    20 W. Grace Street, Bedford, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children

    Reviews are highly mixed with significant safety and professionalism concerns. While one parent praised the owner's passion and their child's satisfaction, multiple parents reported serious issues including inadequate supervision, verbal abuse of children, non-functional security cameras, unprofessional staff behavior, and poor nutrition.

    Owner passionate about businessowner involved in operationschild satisfaction reported by one parent

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Bedford

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
5
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.54avg rating
7 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.7avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bedford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4414611
3.73
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bedford (12–122 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bedford based on parent reviews

Oakwood Enrichment Center

4.7(7)

1000 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH

Oakwood Enrichment Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and families. Parents praise the loving, family-oriented atmosphere, well-educated staff, and strong focus on kindergarten readiness through engaging learning activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and return home excited to share what they've learned.

Loving and caring environmentprofessional and well-educated stafffamily-oriented atmosphere

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Daycare types in Bedford

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Before or After School Daycare 4

Before or After School Daycare in Bedford, Ohio

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Bedford, Ohio, making up 36% of the 11 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 Bedford have an average rating of 3.73 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 17% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Bedford

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Oakwood Enrichment Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Oakwood Enrichment Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and families. Parents praise the loving, family-oriented atmosphere, well-educated staff, and strong focus on kindergarten readiness through engaging learning activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and return home excited to share what they've learned.

Loving and caring environmentprofessional and well-educated stafffamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
1000 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH
Phone
(440) 232-1391
Glendale Primary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
400 W Glendale St, Bedford, OH
Phone
(440) 439-4227
Ymca Central Learning And Enrichment Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
799 Washington Steet, Bedford, OH
Phone
(216) 390-9556
Ymca Glendale Learning And Enrichment Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
400 W Glendale, Bedford, OH
Phone
(216) 313-0136

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Bedford, Ohio, out of 11 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 Bedford have an average Google rating of 3.73 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 17% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bedford, 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
Bedford offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Bedford for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bedford 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.