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Best Before or After School Daycare in Sylvania, OH

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Sylvania. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Sylvania, Ohio at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
130
Top rated (4.5+)
8

Sylvania has 4 licensed before or after school daycare with 130 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 43560 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 20 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sylvania

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
    Over The Rainbow Earlylearning Center
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    6765 Brint Rd, Sylvania, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center in Sylvania receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and attentive staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental progress children make at the facility. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and well-prepared for kindergarten.

    Caring and patient teacherswelcoming environmentchild development and growthemphasis on outdoor time
  2. 2
    Woodrow Child Care Center
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    5900 Woodrow, Sylvania, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    Woodrow Child Care Center in Sylvania receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff, individualized curriculum, and strong kindergarten preparation. Children show significant developmental growth and parents report high satisfaction and strong recommendations to others.

    Caring and supportive teachersindividualized educational goalsstrong kindergarten preparationsmall class sizes allowing personalized attention
  3. 3
    Sylvania First Preschool
    4.55 score
    4.7(19)

    7000 Erie St, Sylvania, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Sylvania First Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents in its preschool program, who praise the teachers, curriculum, and affordable pricing. The facility also serves as a community venue for events and hosts activities like farmers markets. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff.

    Awesome teachersquality curriculumaffordable priceswelcoming environment
  4. 4
    St Joseph
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    5411 S Main St, Sylvania, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews are for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sylvania, Ohio, not a daycare facility. Reviewers praise the church's architecture, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual experience during Mass and religious services.

    Beautiful architecturerecently updatedpipe organhelpful staff
  5. 5
    Little Miracles Extended Day And Homework Help
    4.44 score
    4.8(6)

    7800 Erie St., Sylvania, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Miracles receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising caring staff, strong educational programming, and significant child development. One parent had a negative experience in the toddler room, citing lack of structure, poor transitions, and limited engagement.

    Caring and emotionally invested staffstrong lesson planning and educational outcomessafe and fun environmentchildren eager to attend
  6. 6
    Little Miracles Montessori School-St Elias
    4.44 score
    4.8(6)

    4940 Harroun Rd, Sylvania, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Miracles Montessori School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, strong educational programs, and safe environment. One parent had a negative experience in the toddler room, citing lack of structure, poor transitions, and limited academic engagement.

    Caring and invested staffstrong Montessori curriculum and lesson planningsafe environmentchildren eager to attend
  7. 7
    Toledo Independent Childcare Center
    4.36 score
    4.5(13)

    5538 Merriman Dr, Sylvania, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Toledo Independent Childcare Center for exceptional, loving care across all age groups from infants through preschool. Staff are described as warm, nurturing, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Multiple reviewers highlight feeling confident and at peace with their childcare choice, with some families using the center for years.

    Warm and nurturing staffsafe and clean environmentattentive carechildren excited to attend

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Sylvania

4.5 - 5.0
8
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.83avg rating
15 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Sylvania zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4356020
4.8
8

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Sylvania (41–144 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Sylvania

Child Daycare & Preschools 15Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

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🎨 Preschools 4

Before or After School Daycare in Sylvania, Ohio

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Sylvania, Ohio, making up 20% of the 20 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 Sylvania have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 130 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Sylvania, 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 Sylvania

Showing 4 results

Maplewood Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6769 Maplewood Ave, Sylvania, OH
Phone
(419) 824-8614
Sylvania Northview High School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5403 Silica Dr, Sylvania, OH
Phone
(419) 824-8570
Toledo Islamic Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5242 Mcgregor Ln, Sylvania, OH
Phone
(419) 882-3339
Highland Extended Time (Et)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7720 Erie St, Sylvania, OH
Phone
(419) 824-8500

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Sylvania, Ohio, out of 20 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 Sylvania have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Sylvania, 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
Sylvania offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Sylvania for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Sylvania 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.