Best Before or After School Daycare in Springfield, OH
Compare 8 before or after school daycare in Springfield. Average rating: 4.11/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Springfield, Ohio at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.11/5
- Parent reviews
- 67
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
Springfield has 8 licensed before or after school daycare with 67 parent reviews averaging 4.11/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 45506 (avg 4.9 stars), while 45504 has the largest selection (8 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Springfield
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.
- 1Clark Center4.37 score4.6(8)
1500 W Jefferson St, Springfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · 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 - 2Smart Start Academy Child Care & Learning Center II3.81 score3.7(9)
444 W Harding Rd, Springfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · 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 - 3Creative World Of Learning - Springfield3.01 score2.3(7)
332 Kensington Place S, Springfield, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · 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
Rating Distribution
Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Springfield
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 67 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Springfield, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Springfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45506 | 5 | 4.9 | 4 | |
| 45504 | 8 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| 45503 | 7 | 3.83 | 1 | |
| 45505 | 6 | 3.13 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Springfield (14–191 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Springfield based on parent reviews
Miami Valley Cdc-Clark School
1500 W. Jefferson St, Springfield, OH
One parent notes their daughter loved her time and learned a great deal, while another describes the school as beautiful with friendly staff and teachers.
Miami Valley Cdc-Springfield Children'S Center
1450 S Yellow Springs Street, Springfield, OH
A few parents describe the staff as cool and loving, with one noting professional handling of any issues. Another reviewer highlights the great service provided to children.
Miami Valley Cdc-St. Joseph
819 Kenton Street, Springfield, OH
One parent reports that teachers at the Springfield location appear disengaged, focusing primarily on naptime and frequently complaining about the children.
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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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Springfield have an average rating of 4.11 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.
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.
All Before or After School Daycare in Springfield
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One parent notes their daughter loved her time and learned a great deal, while another describes the school as beautiful with friendly staff and teachers.
- Address
- 1500 W. Jefferson St, Springfield, OH
- Phone
- (937) 525-0081
A few parents describe the staff as cool and loving, with one noting professional handling of any issues. Another reviewer highlights the great service provided to children.
- Address
- 1450 S Yellow Springs Street, Springfield, OH
- Phone
- (937) 325-2559
One parent reports that teachers at the Springfield location appear disengaged, focusing primarily on naptime and frequently complaining about the children.
- Address
- 819 Kenton Street, Springfield, OH
- Phone
- (937) 322-0514
- Address
- 5610 Troy Rd, Springfield, OH
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 3500 W National Rd, Springfield, OH
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 2613 Moorefield Rd, Springfield, OH
- Phone
- (937) 399-2250
- Address
- 1480 Bowman Rd, Springfield, OH
- Phone
- (937) 328-6575
- Address
- 2430 Van Buren Ave, Springfield, OH
- Phone
- (937) 323-6222
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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