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Browse licensed child care centers across Ohio. Search by city, county, or ZIP code to compare providers, view program details, and find licensed child care near you.

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Popular Cities in Ohio

Columbus (793) Cincinnati (692) Cleveland (456) Toledo (252) Dayton (212) Akron (176) Canton (93) Youngstown (84) Dublin (70) Hamilton (63) Hilliard (61) Westerville (61) Euclid (57) Lima (57) Springfield (51)

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Adams (13) Allen (72) Ashland (26) Ashtabula (57) Athens (46) Auglaize (32) Belmont (36) Brown (18) Butler (199) Champaign (23) Clark (62) Clermont (101) Clinton (23) Columbiana (53) Coshocton (19) Crawford (24) Cuyahoga (1,046) Darke (24) Defiance (30) Delaware (203) Erie (38) Fairfield (117) Fayette (9) Franklin (1,162) Fulton (33) Gallia (30) Geauga (45) Greene (81) Guernsey (23) Hamilton (753) Hancock (44) Hardin (17) Henry (22) Highland (22) Hocking (18) Holmes (15) Huron (29) Jackson (26) Jefferson (34) Knox (28) Lake (134) Lawrence (34) Licking (111) Logan (19) Lorain (174) Lucas (339) Madison (28) Mahoning (168) Marion (38) Medina (89) Meigs (11) Mercer (23) Miami (55) Monroe (9) Montgomery (383) Morgan (8) Morrow (16) Muskingum (67) Ottawa (24) Paulding (9) Perry (30) Pickaway (33) Pike (16) Portage (71) Preble (24) Putnam (23) Richland (68) Ross (38) Sandusky (35) Scioto (48) Seneca (31) Shelby (28) Stark (214) Summit (351) Trumbull (105) Tuscarawas (44) Union (28) Van Wert (10) Vinton (8) Warren (111) Washington (46) Wayne (68) Williams (19) Wood (70) Wyandot (14)
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Learn about Ohio child care licensing, regulations, and financial assistance programs for families.

Resources

Where Can I Find Information on Child Care Regulations?

:::excerpt Child care regulations vary by state, territory, program type, and location. This guide explains how parents and providers can find official licensing rules, inspection reports, complaint contacts, background-check requirements, local zoning and pe…

Child Care Assistance Programs in the U.S.

:::excerpt Families in the United States may be able to lower child care costs through state subsidies, Head Start, public prekindergarten, military fee assistance, employer benefits, tax credits, scholarships, and local programs. This guide explains how the …

Signs of a Good or Bad Childcare Center

:::excerpt A quality childcare center is more than a clean building or a friendly tour. Learn what to observe in caregiver interactions, supervision, staffing, safety, routines, communication, and licensing records—and which warning signs deserve closer inv…

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Common questions

The answers people ask us for most often.

How do I contact a provider I found here?

In most cases the provider’s direct number is included in their listing. When it is not, we list the number of the Child Care Licensing Program — you may call that number for more information, or search for the provider online.

Will ChildcareCenter pass a message on to a provider for me?

No. ChildcareCenter only provides information, so enrolment questions, tuition questions and job enquiries need to go to the provider directly using the contact details on their listing. We cannot forward them and we cannot share contact details a provider has not published.

I run a daycare — how do I correct or remove my listing?

Use suggest an update on your listing to correct any detail, or claim the listing to manage it yourself. If you have closed or no longer provide care, contact us and we will update the listing to show that.

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Ohio Child Care Licensing Agency

Ohio Department of Children and Youth
Early Care and Education Licensing
246 North High Street, 8th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 183204, Columbus, OH 43218-3204
Phone: 614-466-6282
Toll Free: 844-234-5437 (844-234-KIDS), Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Web Site: https://childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-providers/child-care-information

Parenting Tips

Teaching Children to Recognize Manipulation and Stay Safe

:::excerpt Children can be manipulated through attention, gifts, secrecy, guilt, threats, false friendship, authority, or online pressure. Parents can reduce risk by teaching body autonomy, safe and …

Water Safety Tips for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

:::excerpt Young children need several layers of protection around water. Close adult supervision, secure pool barriers, age-appropriate swimming instruction, properly fitted life jackets, safe batht…

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