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18 Before or After School Daycare in Hamilton, Ohio

Browse all 18 before or after school daycare in Hamilton, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hamilton

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

    415 Campbell Dr, Hamilton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    BCESC Grant Early Learning Center in Hamilton, Ohio receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's care, professionalism, and dedication to child development. Parents highlight significant developmental gains in speech, social skills, and kindergarten readiness, along with supportive family-oriented programming for parents. The center is recognized for individualized attention, early intervention identification, and creating a trustworthy, family-like atmosphere.

    caring and professional staffspeech and developmental supportindividualized child focuskindergarten readiness preparation
  2. 2

    3320 Tylersville Rd, Hamilton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Creative Beginnings Learning Center receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and clean facility. Parents highlight strong child development support, excellent communication through daily updates and photos, and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially.

    Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitynutritious meals provideddaily communication with parents
  3. 3

    6558 Liberty Fairfield Rd, Hamilton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children

    Just Like Home Children's Center is a faith-based childcare facility in Hamilton, Ohio with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the staff's compassionate care, treating children as their own over extended enrollment periods. The center is described as welcoming, family-oriented, and grounded in Christian values.

    Caring and compassionate staffchildren treated as familywelcoming environmentlong-term client retention
  4. 4
    Ross Country Day II
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    3697 Rossgate Ct, Hamilton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Ross Country Day II receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, hands-on staff who treat children like family and maintain strong communication with families. Children show enthusiasm for attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.

    Caring and dedicated teacherspersonalized attention and name recognition for all childrenstrong academic preparationpositive teacher-child relationships
  5. 5
    Ross Country Day
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    3715 Rossgate Court, Hamilton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 176 children

    Ross Country Day receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, hands-on staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the warm family-like environment, individual attention to children, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. Teachers, particularly Mr. Patrick and Miss Kelly, are frequently mentioned by name as exceptional educators who form lasting bonds with students.

    Caring and dedicated staffhands-on teaching approachclean and organized facilitystrong academic preparation for kindergarten
  6. 6

    1325 Stahlheber Road, Hamilton, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Fitton Family YMCA at Brookwood Elementary in Hamilton, Ohio receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its comprehensive programs including aquatic therapy, swim lessons, childcare, and fitness classes, with staff noted as welcoming, professional, and experienced with special needs. Parents highlight the clean facility, reasonable membership value, and family-oriented environment.

    Experienced and caring instructorsaquatic therapy effectivenessorganized activities for all ageswelcoming staff
  7. 7

    2171 Bridgeport Dr, Hamilton, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

    Parents praise Fitton Family YMCA for excellent childcare, swim lessons, and aquatic therapy services with experienced staff. The facility is clean, well-organized, and offers diverse programs for families with welcoming service. Special recognition is given to instructors' ability to work with children with special needs and developmental delays.

    Experienced and caring staffexceptional swim instruction and aquatic therapyclean facilitywell-organized activities for all ages
  8. 8

    801 Hoadley Ave, Hamilton, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

    Parents praise the Fitton Family YMCA for excellent childcare services, welcoming staff, and diverse programming for families. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and safe, with particular commendation for swim instruction and aquatic therapy. Members highlight strong value, friendly atmosphere, and specialized support for children with special needs.

    Experienced and caring staffaquatic therapy and swim lessonschildwatch services (up to 2.5 hours daily)welcoming environment
  9. 9

    1307 Nw Washington Boulevard, Hamilton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 149 children

    Fitton Family YMCA Preschool in Hamilton, Ohio receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight exceptional childcare services, specialized instruction (particularly aquatic therapy and swim lessons), welcoming staff, and well-organized activities for children and adults. The facility is noted as a safe, clean, family-oriented community center with excellent amenities.

    Specialized instruction for children with special needsexperienced and compassionate staffaquatic therapy and swim lessonschildwatch services up to 2.5 hours daily
  10. 10

    267 Wasserman Road, Hamilton, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

    Fitton Family YMCA at Ridgeway Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents and members. Reviews highlight excellent childcare services, quality swim instruction (including specialized aquatic therapy for children with special needs), and a clean, well-maintained facility with diverse programs for all ages. Parents appreciate the welcoming staff, reasonable membership value, and comprehensive amenities including pools, fitness classes, and organized activities.

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hamilton based on parent reviews

Fitton Family Ymca Sa @ Brookwood Elementary

4.7(20)

1325 Stahlheber Road, Hamilton, OH

Fitton Family YMCA at Brookwood Elementary in Hamilton, Ohio receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its comprehensive programs including aquatic therapy, swim lessons, childcare, and fitness classes, with staff noted as welcoming, professional, and experienced with special needs. Parents highlight the clean facility, reasonable membership value, and family-oriented environment.

Experienced and caring instructorsaquatic therapy effectivenessorganized activities for all ages

Fitton Family Ymca Sa @ Bridgeport Elementary

4.7(20)

2171 Bridgeport Dr, Hamilton, OH

Parents praise Fitton Family YMCA for excellent childcare, swim lessons, and aquatic therapy services with experienced staff. The facility is clean, well-organized, and offers diverse programs for families with welcoming service. Special recognition is given to instructors' ability to work with children with special needs and developmental delays.

Experienced and caring staffexceptional swim instruction and aquatic therapyclean facility

Fitton Family Ymca Sa @ Linden Elementary

4.7(20)

801 Hoadley Ave, Hamilton, OH

Parents praise the Fitton Family YMCA for excellent childcare services, welcoming staff, and diverse programming for families. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and safe, with particular commendation for swim instruction and aquatic therapy. Members highlight strong value, friendly atmosphere, and specialized support for children with special needs.

Experienced and caring staffaquatic therapy and swim lessonschildwatch services (up to 2.5 hours daily)

Fitton Family Ymca Sa @ Ridgeway Elementary

4.7(20)

267 Wasserman Road, Hamilton, OH

Fitton Family YMCA at Ridgeway Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents and members. Reviews highlight excellent childcare services, quality swim instruction (including specialized aquatic therapy for children with special needs), and a clean, well-maintained facility with diverse programs for all ages. Parents appreciate the welcoming staff, reasonable membership value, and comprehensive amenities including pools, fitness classes, and organized activities.

Fitton Family Ymca School Age @ Highland Elementary

4.7(20)

1125 Main Street, Hamilton, OH

Parents praise the Fitton Family YMCA for its welcoming staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive programs for children and families. The facility is particularly highlighted for specialized services like swim lessons, aquatic therapy for children with special needs, and childcare options. Members consistently recommend it as a safe, well-organized community resource despite higher-than-average pricing.

Experienced and caring instructorsespecially for special needs childrenwelcoming and helpful staff

Lakota Family Ymca At Heritage

4.5(20)

5052 Hamilton Mason Rd, Hamilton, OH

Lakota Family YMCA at Heritage is highly praised for its clean, well-equipped facilities and exceptionally welcoming staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality child watch services, friendly atmosphere, diverse programs, and strong sense of community. The facility offers excellent value with its combination of gym equipment, pools, classes, and family activities.

Clean and newly remodeled facilityhigh-quality and abundant equipmentfriendly and welcoming st

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Before or After School Daycare in Hamilton, Ohio

There are 18 before or after school daycare in Hamilton, Ohio, making up 38% of the 48 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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton

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Fitton Family Ymca Sa @ Brookwood Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Fitton Family YMCA at Brookwood Elementary in Hamilton, Ohio receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its comprehensive programs including aquatic therapy, swim lessons, childcare, and fitness classes, with staff noted as welcoming, professional, and experienced with special needs. Parents highlight the clean facility, reasonable membership value, and family-oriented environment.

Experienced and caring instructorsaquatic therapy effectivenessorganized activities for all ages
Address
1325 Stahlheber Road, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 515-8512
Fitton Family Ymca Sa @ Bridgeport Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents praise Fitton Family YMCA for excellent childcare, swim lessons, and aquatic therapy services with experienced staff. The facility is clean, well-organized, and offers diverse programs for families with welcoming service. Special recognition is given to instructors' ability to work with children with special needs and developmental delays.

Experienced and caring staffexceptional swim instruction and aquatic therapyclean facility
Address
2171 Bridgeport Dr, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 868-9622
Fitton Family Ymca Sa @ Linden Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents praise the Fitton Family YMCA for excellent childcare services, welcoming staff, and diverse programming for families. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and safe, with particular commendation for swim instruction and aquatic therapy. Members highlight strong value, friendly atmosphere, and specialized support for children with special needs.

Experienced and caring staffaquatic therapy and swim lessonschildwatch services (up to 2.5 hours daily)
Address
801 Hoadley Ave, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 868-9622
Fitton Family Ymca Sa @ Ridgeway Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Fitton Family YMCA at Ridgeway Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents and members. Reviews highlight excellent childcare services, quality swim instruction (including specialized aquatic therapy for children with special needs), and a clean, well-maintained facility with diverse programs for all ages. Parents appreciate the welcoming staff, reasonable membership value, and comprehensive amenities including pools, fitness classes, and organized activities.

Address
267 Wasserman Road, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 868-9622
Fitton Family Ymca School Age @ Highland Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents praise the Fitton Family YMCA for its welcoming staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive programs for children and families. The facility is particularly highlighted for specialized services like swim lessons, aquatic therapy for children with special needs, and childcare options. Members consistently recommend it as a safe, well-organized community resource despite higher-than-average pricing.

Experienced and caring instructorsespecially for special needs childrenwelcoming and helpful staff
Address
1125 Main Street, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 868-9622
Lakota Family Ymca At Heritage
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Lakota Family YMCA at Heritage is highly praised for its clean, well-equipped facilities and exceptionally welcoming staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality child watch services, friendly atmosphere, diverse programs, and strong sense of community. The facility offers excellent value with its combination of gym equipment, pools, classes, and family activities.

Clean and newly remodeled facilityhigh-quality and abundant equipmentfriendly and welcoming st
Address
5052 Hamilton Mason Rd, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 779-3917
Ymca Fun Club At Elda
Before or After School Daycare
4.4
Address
3980 Hamilton Cleves, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 314-2794
Bridgeport Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2171 Bridgeport Drive, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 868-5580
Fairfield East Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6711 Morris Rd, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 737-5000
Fairwood Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
281 Fair Avenue, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 868-5610
Highland Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1125 Main St, Hamilton, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Linden Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
801 Hoadley Ave, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 868-5630
New Miami Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
606 Seven Mile Ave, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 896-7153
Ridgeway Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
267 Wasserman Rd, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 868-5640
Riverview Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
250 Knightsbridge Dr, Hamilton, OH
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Gmvymca@St. Joseph School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
925 S. Second Street, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 887-0001
Morgan Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3427 Chapel Rd, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 738-1986
Cincinnati Christian Schools
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7474 Morris Rd, Hamilton, OH
Phone
(513) 892-8500

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Frequently asked questions

There are 18 before or after school daycares in Hamilton, Ohio, out of 48 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 Hamilton, 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
Hamilton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 28 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 18 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 Hamilton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hamilton 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.