Children at daycare

97 Before or After School Daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio

Browse all 97 before or after school daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cincinnati

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

    1069 Nimitzview Drive, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Rainbow Child Care Center in Cincinnati receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and director Heidi for creating a nurturing, community-focused environment. Parents consistently report strong child development outcomes, engaging activities, healthy nutrition, and excellent communication. Families express high satisfaction and confidence in the center's preparation of children for kindergarten and beyond.

    Caring and dedicated staffDirector Heidi's responsiveness and leadershipLow staff turnoverStrong curriculum and educational outcomes
  2. 2

    2010 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Corban Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong emotional connections between teachers and children. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, benefit from developmental support and creative activities, and experience healthy, structured care in a clean, organized environment.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsdevelopmental milestone supporthealthy meals
  3. 3
    The Little Anderson
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    8516 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children

    Parents consistently praise Inspiring Hearts Learning Academy (IHLA) for its nurturing, family-centered environment and high-quality care. Staff members are described as warm, loving, and attentive to individual child development, with strong academic preparation evident in children's kindergarten readiness. The facility is commended for excellent communication, enrichment activities, and creating a sense of community through family events.

    Individualized care tailored to each child's needsstrong academic curriculum and kindergarten preparationcaring and loving staff who treat children as their owndaily photo updates and communication with parents
  4. 4

    2209 Losantiville Ave, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Happy Hearts & Bright Minds receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented environment and exceptional staff. Parents highlight excellent communication, professional care, and genuine engagement with children's development and learning. The center is consistently recommended for creating a safe, comfortable atmosphere where both children and parents feel at ease.

    Warm and welcoming staffexcellent daily communication with parentscaring and attentive teachersprofessional organization
  5. 5

    4450 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Rd., Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    Parents consistently praise Busy Building Blocks Academy for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational programs. The director and teachers are noted for treating children as their own, providing individualized lesson plans, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Children reportedly look forward to attending daily and show noticeable developmental progress.

    caring and loving staffdedicated director (Jeana)individualized lesson plansstructured yet fun learning environment
  6. 6
    Primrose School Of Symmes
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    9175 Governor'S Way, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 164 children

    Primrose School of Symmes receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, qualified teaching staff and comprehensive curriculum. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere, strong educational programming, and genuine care teachers provide to children from infancy through pre-K.

    Dedicated and loving teacherseducational curriculum with diverse learning activitieshealthy meal optionssafe environment
  7. 7

    3660 Washington Ave, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Footprints Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's genuine care, expertise in child development, and compassionate approach. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and developing well in a clean, welcoming environment with excellent communication from leadership.

    Knowledgeable and certified staffpassionate teacherspositive environmentstrong child development focus
  8. 8
    Park Montessori
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    3317 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    Park Montessori receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and high-quality Montessori curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the school's affordability, beautiful facilities, hands-on learning approach, and strong sense of community, with children expressing genuine enthusiasm for attending.

    Caring and attentive teacherstraditional Montessori curriculumpersonalized attention to individual learning stylesaffordable tuition
  9. 9

    4600 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Earth's Precious Jewels Literacy and Fitness Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mr. Freddy and staff for being caring, professional, and dedicated to child development. Parents highlight the clean facility, effective communication, quality meals, field trips, and individualized attention to each child's strengths and weaknesses. Multiple reviewers credit the center's kindergarten prep program with setting their children up for academic success.

    Supportive and caring director and staffclean and organized facilityquality mealswell-planned field trips
  10. 10
    The Compass School
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    9370 Waterstone Boulevard, Cincinnati, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children

    Parents consistently praise The Compass School (formerly Gardner School) for exceptional care, communication, and curriculum. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited about learning. Staff are described as caring, dedicated, and accessible to parents.

    Strong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent daily communication via Brightwheel and parent journalsage-appropriate curriculum and activitieswarm and inviting facilities

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cincinnati based on parent reviews

Champions - Blue Ash Elementary

4.7(19)

9541 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati, OH

Champions at Blue Ash Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, friendly staff and engaging programs. Parents highlight the positive experience their children have during both before/after school care and summer camp, with children excited to attend regularly. The program offers flexibility, diverse activities, field trips, and a safe, well-organized environment.

Caring and attentive staffflexible schedulingengaging activities and field trips

Clippard Family Ymca Learning Center

4.6(20)

8920 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, OH

Parents consistently praise Clippard Family YMCA Learning Center for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly, helpful staff. The location offers diverse amenities including multiple pools, fitness classes, and youth programs like swim lessons and soccer. Members appreciate the convenient parking and welcoming atmosphere.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffmultiple pools (indoor and outdoor)

Corryville Day Camp

4.5(20)

2823 Eden Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Reviews praise the facility as a clean, well-equipped fitness center with friendly and professional staff. Parents appreciate the exceptional value for the affordable membership price and convenient parking. The facility is noted as a great place for workouts and community activities like pickleball.

Clean facilitywell-maintained equipmentaffordable pricing

Ymca @ Leap

4.5(10)

2001 Baltimore Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Parents consistently praise YMCA @ LEAP for its excellent staff and teachers who are attentive, polite, and helpful. The school receives strong satisfaction across families, with multiple generations attending. One parent noted the facility is located in the former North Fairmount Elementary School building.

Attentive and friendly staffexcellent teacherspolite and helpful employees

Champions - Maple Dale

5(2)

6100 Hagewa Road, Cincinnati, OH

Winton Hills Academy Elementary School

4.4(9)

5300 Winneste Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Winton Hills Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and students, with particular praise for dedicated and caring staff who go above and beyond for families. The school is noted for its welcoming environment, quality teachers, and numerous after-school activities. One negative review was submitted without details.

Compassionate and helpful stafffriendly environmentquality teachers

Map

Before or After School Daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio

There are 97 before or after school daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio, making up 22% of the 451 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.

When choosing a daycare in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati

Showing 97 results

Champions - Maple Dale
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
6100 Hagewa Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 680-7327
Champions - Montgomery
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
9609 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 686-1734
Champions - Blue Ash Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Champions at Blue Ash Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, friendly staff and engaging programs. Parents highlight the positive experience their children have during both before/after school care and summer camp, with children excited to attend regularly. The program offers flexibility, diverse activities, field trips, and a safe, well-organized environment.

Caring and attentive staffflexible schedulingengaging activities and field trips
Address
9541 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 686-1719
Clippard Family Ymca Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Parents consistently praise Clippard Family YMCA Learning Center for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly, helpful staff. The location offers diverse amenities including multiple pools, fitness classes, and youth programs like swim lessons and soccer. Members appreciate the convenient parking and welcoming atmosphere.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffmultiple pools (indoor and outdoor)
Address
8920 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 923-4466
Ymca @ Leap
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise YMCA @ LEAP for its excellent staff and teachers who are attentive, polite, and helpful. The school receives strong satisfaction across families, with multiple generations attending. One parent noted the facility is located in the former North Fairmount Elementary School building.

Attentive and friendly staffexcellent teacherspolite and helpful employees
Address
2001 Baltimore Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 508-8217
Corryville Day Camp
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Reviews praise the facility as a clean, well-equipped fitness center with friendly and professional staff. Parents appreciate the exceptional value for the affordable membership price and convenient parking. The facility is noted as a great place for workouts and community activities like pickleball.

Clean facilitywell-maintained equipmentaffordable pricing
Address
2823 Eden Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 221-0888
Winton Hills Academy Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Winton Hills Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and students, with particular praise for dedicated and caring staff who go above and beyond for families. The school is noted for its welcoming environment, quality teachers, and numerous after-school activities. One negative review was submitted without details.

Compassionate and helpful stafffriendly environmentquality teachers
Address
5300 Winneste Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 363-6300
Winton Woods Primary North
Before or After School Daycare
4.4
Address
73 Junefield Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 619-2390
Carl H. Lindner Family Ymca
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents praise the Carl H. Lindner Family YMCA for its excellent swimming facilities, engaging programs, and friendly, dedicated staff. The facility is described as a welcoming community space with strong communication and interactive learning activities. Some note the facilities are outdated compared to newer locations, though they appreciate the amenities and strong sense of community.

Excellent pool facilities with water park and slidefriendly and dedicated staf
Address
1425-B Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 241-9622
Champions At Amity Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
4320 Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 600-4688
Ymca At Scpa
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

SCPA is a school-based arts program (grades 4-12) in Cincinnati with highly experienced instructors and strong performance opportunities. Parents praise the quality arts education and inclusive culture, though some report significant bullying issues and concerns about staff capacity in lower grades (K-3).

Talented and experienced arts instructorsfull-scale annual productionsgenuine staff care for students
Address
School For Creative & Perf Art, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 295-8290
The Children'S Home Of Cincinnati School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

The Children's Home of Cincinnati School Age Program receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise the supportive staff, specialized services, and therapeutic care for children with significant needs, others report concerns about inconsistent quality, lack of age-appropriate classroom separation, limited curriculum delivery, and communication issues.

Knowledgeable and caring staffspecialized services and therapydiagnosis and medication support
Address
5050 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 272-2800
Kiddy Kare Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Kiddy Kare Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the caring teachers, clean environment, and educational focus. However, one parent raised concerns about parking lot management and enforcement of parking rules at the facility.

Caring and patient teachersclean facilitywelcoming environment
Address
4807 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 242-3760
Child Focus Learning Program At Clough Pike
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Child Focus Learning Program receives consistently high praise from parents for its educational quality and therapeutic services. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, particularly in speech, academics, and kindergarten readiness. The staff and specialists are frequently highlighted as caring, dedicated, and supportive.

strong kindergarten preparationspeech and developmental supportdedicated and caring staff
Address
808 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 528-7224
Champions - South Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
7900 Werner Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 521-3315
C. O. Harrison Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
585 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(740) 208-3870
Child Focus Learning Program At Brantner Elementary
Before or After School Daycare

Child Focus Learning Program receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the quality of instruction, caring staff, and comprehensive services. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academics, speech, and social-emotional skills. The program is particularly noted for its effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten and supporting foster families.

Dedicated and caring staffstrong academic preparation for kind
Address
609 Brantner Lane, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 589-3024
Child Focus Learning Program At Merwin Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1040 Gaskins Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 947-7801
Champions - North Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2170 Struble Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 742-3863
Delshire Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4402 Glenhaven Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(740) 208-3886
J.F. Dulles Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6481 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(740) 208-6337
Ymca At Evendale Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3940 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 900-0271
Ymca At Sharonville Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
11150 Maple St., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 791-5000
Ymca At Springdale Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
350 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 864-2782
Ymca At Stewart Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
11850 Conrey Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 864-2800
Oakdale Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3850 Virginia Court, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(740) 208-6314
Springmyer Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4179 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(740) 208-3988
Ymca @ Riverview East Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3555 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 748-1506
Ymca @ Rising Stars Academy
Before or After School Daycare

The daycare receives mostly positive feedback praising staff members like Miss Rhonda, Mrs Finney, and Ms Hayes for being helpful and awesome. However, one parent reported serious allegations of child abuse and assault by teachers, along with claims that the principal failed to report the incident or notify the parent.

Helpful and friendly staffcaring teacherscommunity involvement
Address
2120 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 646-1649
Ymca @ Dater Montessori
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2480 Boudinot Ave., Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 363-0977

Page 1 of 4· 97 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 97 before or after school daycares in Cincinnati, Ohio, out of 451 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Cincinnati, 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
Cincinnati offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 315 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 34 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 97 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 Cincinnati for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cincinnati 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.