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8 Before or After School Daycare in Springfield, Ohio

Browse all 8 before or after school daycare in Springfield, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Springfield

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews โ€” daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Clark Center
    4.37 score
    4.6(8)

    1500 W Jefferson St, Springfield, OH ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: -999 children

    Clark Center receives highly polarized reviews with most parents praising the preschool experience and teaching staff. However, a minority of parents report significant communication and customer service issues. The facility appears to excel in educational outcomes and staff friendliness according to the majority of reviewers.

    Educational qualityfriendly and caring staffteachers by name (Miss Dominic noted)welcoming environment
  2. 2

    444 W Harding Rd, Springfield, OH ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: -999 children

    Smart Start Academy receives highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the caring staff, smooth transitions, and well-maintained facility, multiple other parents report witnessing staff yelling at children, physical handling (grabbing, pushing, dragging), and unprofessional behavior.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong communication about child incidentssmooth transition processwell-maintained facility
  3. 3

    332 Kensington Place S, Springfield, OH ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 113 children

    Creative World of Learning - Springfield has extremely polarized reviews. One parent praised the center's responsiveness and caring staff, but multiple parents reported serious safety concerns, inadequate supervision, mishandling of medical situations, poor staff conduct, disorganization, and lack of professionalism.

    Responsive management to concernscaring and attentive staffstrong teacher-parent relationshipsexcellent toddler room staff

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Before or After School Daycare in Springfield, Ohio

There are 8 before or after school daycare in Springfield, Ohio, making up 27% of the 30 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 Springfield, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 before or after school daycares in Springfield, Ohio, out of 30 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 Springfield, 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
Springfield offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools โ€” 20 facilities
  • Church Daycare โ€” 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare โ€” 8 facilities
Each type serves different needs โ€” 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 Springfield for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Springfield 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.