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Best Before or After School Daycare in Stow, OH

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Stow. Average rating: 4.38/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Stow, Ohio at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.38/5
Parent reviews
163
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Stow has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 163 parent reviews averaging 4.38/5.The largest concentration is in 44224 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

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.

  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    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
  4. 4
    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
  5. 5
    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
  6. 6
    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
  7. 7
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Stow

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 163 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
3
2Friendly and helpful staff
3
3Affordable pricing
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.47avg rating
11 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.1avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Stow zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4422414
4.38
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Stow (24–164 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Stow based on parent reviews

Riverfront Ymca Echo Hills Base

4.1(20)

4405 Stow Road, Stow, OH

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 pricing

Riverfront Ymca Fishcreek Base

4.1(20)

5080 Fishcreek Road, Stow, OH

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 crowded

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Daycare types in Stow

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

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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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Stow have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.47 stars. Our analysis covers 163 parent reviews. Parents in Stow most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, friendly and helpful staff, and affordable pricing.

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.

All Before or After School Daycare in Stow

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Riverfront Ymca Echo Hills Base
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

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 pricing
Address
4405 Stow Road, Stow, OH
Phone
(330) 923-9622
Riverfront Ymca Fishcreek Base
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

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 crowded
Address
5080 Fishcreek Road, Stow, OH
Phone
(330) 923-9622
Riverfront Ymca Highland Base
Before or After School Daycare

This facility has received exclusively positive reviews (10 five-star ratings). Parents consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness, affordability, and variety of programs available. The center is described as spacious, uncrowded, and offering a strong sense of community.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilityaffordable pricing
Address
1843 Graham Road, Stow, OH
Phone
(330) 923-9622

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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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Stow have an average Google rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 38% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.