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Best Before or After School Daycare in Fairborn, OH

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Fairborn. Average rating: 3.93/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Fairborn, Ohio at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.93/5
Parent reviews
82
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Fairborn has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 82 parent reviews averaging 3.93/5.The largest concentration is in 45324 with 11 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fairborn

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
    Eyes Of Wonder Learning Center
    4.22 score
    4.3(15)

    2195 Beaver Valley Rd., Fairborn, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children

    Eyes of Wonder Learning Center in Fairborn, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring staff, personalized attention, and family-like environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally under the care of Director Stephanie and her team.

    Caring and attentive staffDirector Stephanie's personal involvement with childrenfamily-like atmosphereexcellent
  2. 2
    Ymca Early Learning Center & School Age Enrichment
    4 score
    4(20)

    300 S. Central Ave, Fairborn, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise the Fairborn YMCA Early Learning Center for its friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and quality childwatch services. The facility offers diverse programs including swim lessons, sports, fitness classes, and childcare that families find valuable. While the building is older, parents note that equipment is well-maintained and the overall environment is welcoming and family-friendly.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilities and equipmentquality childwatch servicesdiverse programs (swim lessons
  3. 3
    Kiddie Launch Learning Centre LLC
    3.38 score
    3(8)

    328 W Dayton Yellowsprings Rd., Fairborn, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 116 children

    Kiddie Launch Learning Centre receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the center for quality care, affordable pricing, convenient hours (6:30am opening), outdoor activities, and kind staff—particularly mentioning staff members Julie, Cindy, Alison, and Nakia. However, three parents report serious concerns including rude and judgmental staff, lack of educational activities, poor food quality, and alleged verbal mistreatment of children.

    Affordable ratesearly opening time (6:30am)before/after school care with transportationoutdoor activities
  4. 4
    Creative World Of Learning - Fairborn
    3.27 score
    2.9(10)

    12 W Goodman Drive, Fairborn, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Creative World of Learning in Fairborn has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's attentiveness, educational support, cleanliness, and caring directors (Mandi/Mandy and Erin), with some families using the center for years. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including lice infestations, poor sanitation, staff mistreatment of children, allergic reaction mishandling, safety issues, high employee turnover, and unresponsive communication.

    Attentive and caring staffeducational support (potty trainingreadingmath

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Fairborn

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.84avg rating
7 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Fairborn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4532411
3.93
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Fairborn (30–144 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Fairborn

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Fairborn, Ohio

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Fairborn, Ohio, making up 9% 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 Fairborn have an average rating of 3.93 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 14% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 82 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Fairborn, 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 Fairborn

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Fairborn Primary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4 W Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH
Phone
(937) 878-8668

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Fairborn, 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 Fairborn have an average Google rating of 3.93 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 14% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Fairborn, 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
Fairborn offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Fairborn for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Fairborn 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.