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Best Before or After School Daycare in Hartville, OH

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Hartville. Average rating: 4.67/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Hartville, Ohio at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.67/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Hartville has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 26 parent reviews averaging 4.67/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 44632 zip code, averaging 4.67 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hartville

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
    Kids Country
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    126 Washington St. Sw, Hartville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Country Hartville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and strong communication, with children reportedly eager to attend daily.

    Caring and attentive teachers and staffstructured daily schedulenutritious meals includedstrong parent-teacher communication with daily photos and updates
  2. 2
    Loving Heart Christian Child Care
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    353 Crestmont Ave. Sw, Hartville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

    Loving Heart Christian Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, loving environment, and quality early childhood education programs. However, one parent reported unprofessional behavior from ownership and concerns about pricing relative to quality.

    Loving and attentive staffsmall group sizesexperienced and degreed teacherswell-maintained facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Hartville

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hartville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
446326
4.67
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Hartville (85–85 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hartville based on parent reviews

Lake Center Christian School

5(1)

12893 Kaufman Ave Nw, Hartville, OH

One parent expresses strong enthusiasm for the program, describing it as their school. The single available review highlights a positive connection to the institution without noting any specific concerns about childcare services.

Strong parent identification and affection for the school

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Daycare types in Hartville

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Hartville, Ohio

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Hartville, Ohio, making up 50% 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 Hartville have an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Hartville, 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 Hartville

Showing 3 results

Lake Center Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent expresses strong enthusiasm for the program, describing it as their school. The single available review highlights a positive connection to the institution without noting any specific concerns about childcare services.

Strong parent identification and affection for the school
Address
12893 Kaufman Ave Nw, Hartville, OH
Phone
(330) 877-2049
Ymca Child Care @ Lake Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
225 Lincoln St, Hartville, OH
Phone
(330) 877-8933
Lake Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
511 Market Ave Sw, Hartville, OH
Phone
(330) 492-8136

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Hartville, 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 Hartville have an average Google rating of 4.67 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Hartville, 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
Hartville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Hartville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hartville 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.