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Best Before or After School Daycare in Kent, OH

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Kent. Average rating: 4.29/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Kent, Ohio at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.29/5
Parent reviews
78
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Kent has 4 licensed before or after school daycare with 78 parent reviews averaging 4.29/5.The largest concentration is in 44240 with 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kent

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
    Kent Recreation Center Sacc
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    1115 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 54 children

    Parents consistently praise Kent Recreation Center SACC for its caring staff, clean facility, and engaging activities that keep children busy and entertained. The before and after school programs receive positive feedback from families. The center is described as friendly and well-run with quality programming.

    Kind and caring staffkeeps children engaged and busyclean facilityfriendly atmosphere
  2. 2
    Story Book House
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1639 St. Clair Ave., Kent, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Story Book House in Kent receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, communicative staff, responsive administration (particularly Melissa and Amie), safe environment, and strong developmental outcomes for children of all ages.

    Caring and loving staffresponsive administratorsfrequent communication with parentsclean facility
  3. 3
    Just Like Home Day Care
    4.16 score
    4.3(6)

    3580 State Route 43, Kent, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    Just Like Home Day Care in Kent, Ohio receives mostly positive feedback with a 4.3/5 rating. Parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities (music, art, field trips), and welcoming environment where children are happy and form friendships. One parent raised a concern about theft, though another parent disputed this claim.

    caring and friendly staffenriching activities (music and art)good outdoor spacesummer programs
  4. 4
    Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center LLC
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    1145 Lake Street, Kent, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center in Kent, Ohio consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, nurturing environment, and flexible scheduling. Parents report significant improvements in their children's behavior, social skills, and academic readiness, with staff described as kind, patient, and invested in each child's development.

    Staff care for children compassionatelyclean facilityflexible schedulingchild developmen
  5. 5
    Tree City Preschool
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    1435 E Main St, Kent, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Tree City Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, calm classroom environment, and strong kindergarten preparation. One parent expressed concern about outdated website and communication accessibility.

    Kind and caring teacherscalm classroom settinggood kindergarten preparationclear communication
  6. 6
    Looking Glass Learning Center
    3.73 score
    3.6(10)

    1393 Mogadore Rd, Kent, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children

    Looking Glass Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the educational curriculum, enrichment activities, staff engagement, and family involvement. However, several parents report serious concerns including billing/payment mishandling, management unprofessionalism, child safety incidents, and compliance violations.

    Comprehensive lesson plans shared with parentsSpanish and enrichment classesfrequent family eventspassionate and caring staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Kent

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

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 78 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.23avg rating
9 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.7avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Kent zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4424012
4.19
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Kent (36–98 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Kent based on parent reviews

Kent Recreation Center Sacc

4.7(10)

1115 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH

Parents consistently praise Kent Recreation Center SACC for its caring staff, clean facility, and engaging activities that keep children busy and entertained. The before and after school programs receive positive feedback from families. The center is described as friendly and well-run with quality programming.

Kind and caring staffkeeps children engaged and busyclean facility

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Daycare types in Kent

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Before or After School Daycare 4

Before or After School Daycare in Kent, Ohio

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Kent, Ohio, making up 31% of the 13 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 Kent have an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 78 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Kent, 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 Kent

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Kent Recreation Center Sacc
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Kent Recreation Center SACC for its caring staff, clean facility, and engaging activities that keep children busy and entertained. The before and after school programs receive positive feedback from families. The center is described as friendly and well-run with quality programming.

Kind and caring staffkeeps children engaged and busyclean facility
Address
1115 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 678-3277
Davey Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
196 N Prospect St, Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 673-6703
Longcoy Elem. School Age Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1069 Elno Ave, Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 676-8397
Kent Parks & Rec Sacc (Davey Elementary)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
196 N. Prospect St, Kent, OH
Phone
(330) 676-7432

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Kent, Ohio, out of 13 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 Kent have an average Google rating of 4.29 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 38% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Kent, 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
Kent offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Kent for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Kent 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.