Children at daycare

Best Before or After School Daycare in Columbiana, OH

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Columbiana. Average rating: 4.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Columbiana, Ohio at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.97/5
Parent reviews
14
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Columbiana offers 2 licensed before or after school daycare, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.97/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 44408 zip code, averaging 4.97 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Columbiana

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
    Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    603 W Park Ave, Columbiana, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center in Columbiana receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is known for its patient, caring staff, strong communication with families through daily updates and app notifications, and supportive learning environment. Multiple parents mentioned switching from negative previous daycare experiences and being very satisfied with the transition.

    Patient and caring staffresponsive communicationdaily app updates with photoschildren excited to attend

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Columbiana

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.97avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Columbiana zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
444086
4.97
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Columbiana (35–61 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Columbiana

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Columbiana, Ohio

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Columbiana, Ohio, making up 33% 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 Columbiana have an average rating of 4.97 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.97 stars. Our analysis covers 14 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Columbiana, 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 Columbiana

Showing 2 results

Joshua Dixon Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
333 N Middle St, Columbiana, OH
Phone
(330) 482-5355
Heartland Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
28 Pittsburgh St, Columbiana, OH
Phone
(330) 482-2331

Page 1 of 1· 2 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Columbiana, 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 Columbiana have an average Google rating of 4.97 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Columbiana, 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
Columbiana offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Columbiana for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Columbiana 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.