How do I choose the right daycare in Stow?

When choosing a daycare in Stow, 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

What types of daycare are available in Stow?

Stow offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities Church Daycare — 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.

Before or After School Daycare in Stow, Ohio (3 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Ohio?

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 Stow for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Stow

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.

Kids Country

4.72 score

4.9(20)

4923 Hudson Drive, Stow, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 164 children

Parents consistently praise Kids Country for its caring, friendly staff and warm atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report strong developmental progress across all age groups. The facility is noted for excellent outdoor play areas, hands-on learning activities, and well-organized family events.

Caring and attentive staffwarm welcoming atmosphereexperienced teachersoutdoor play area and facilities

Sap (Stow Alliance Preschool)

4.7 score

4.9(17)

4460 Stow Rd, Stow, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

SAP is a church-based preschool in Stow, Ohio that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming environment, biblical curriculum, and quality preschool program, with many expressing strong satisfaction with their children's experience and the facility overall.

Welcoming atmospherebeautiful facilitybiblically-based curriculumgenerous rates

Tots Landing Day Care And Preschool

4.2 score

4.4(5)

4770 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

Parents consistently praise Tots Landing Day Care and Preschool for its caring, patient staff and welcoming environment. Children show developmental progress and form lasting memories at the facility. Multiple reviewers describe it as a second home where kids feel safe and supported.

Caring and patient staffwelcoming environmentchild development and speech progressengaging arts and crafts activities

All Around Children

4.16 score

4.2(20)

4117 Bridgewater Pkwy, Stow, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

All Around Children in Stow receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, communicative staff across all age groups, clean facility, and strong emotional and academic development programs. Parents highlight excellent teacher-student relationships, transparent daily communication, and smooth transitions between age levels, with many families choosing to stay long-term.

Caring and patient teachersclean facilityexcellent communication and daily updatessmooth transitions between classrooms

Riverfront Ymca Echo Hills Base

4.08 score

4.1(20)

4405 Stow Road, Stow, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

This facility receives consistently positive feedback with an average 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, reasonable pricing, and diverse programs including gymnastics. The center is noted for not being overcrowded and fostering a strong community atmosphere.

friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesreasonable pricingdirector availability and responsiveness

Riverfront Ymca Fishcreek Base

4.08 score

4.1(20)

5080 Fishcreek Road, Stow, OH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise the Riverfront YMCA Fishcreek Base for its clean, spacious facility and friendly, helpful staff. The facility offers gymnastics programs, fitness amenities, and a welcoming community atmosphere at affordable prices. Multiple reviewers highlight the exceptional service from staff members and director Ryan.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffnot crowdedaffordable pricing

Small Steps - Big Strides Child Care

3.59 score

3.4(11)

4530 Kent Road, Stow, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Small Steps - Big Strides has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, educational programs, safety, and accommodations for special diets. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, unsafe incidents, poor handling of toddler behavior, lack of support for children with disabilities, and unprofessional staff conduct.

caring and welcoming staffeducational and fun programssecure and professional environmentdietary accommodations

Before or After School Daycare in Stow, Ohio

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Stow, Ohio, making up 20% of the 15 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 Stow, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Stow, Ohio, out of 15 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 Stow, 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

Stow offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
Church Daycare — 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 Stow for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Stow 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.

3 Before or After School Daycare in Stow, Ohio

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