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Best Daycares in Cincinnati, OH — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Cincinnati's 1,076 daycares, 870 (81%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Ohio's statewide rate of 84%. Locally, providers average 3.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Ohio averages of 4.0 on Process and 4.2 on Structural.

The local market includes 400 centers and 529 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Ohio's average of 24%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cincinnati. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Ohio methodology page for the full breakdown.

1,076
Daycares
870
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Cincinnati

354(33%)
516(48%)
205(19%)
1(0%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cincinnati: 4.1 (Sample of 1,076).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cincinnati: 3.8 (Sample of 486).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cincinnati: 4.1 (Sample of 1,076).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Cincinnati?
There are 1,076 licensed child care providers in Cincinnati.
What percentage of Cincinnati daycares have high quality ratings?
81% of Cincinnati daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 84% statewide in Ohio.
What types of childcare are available in Cincinnati?
400 center-based, 529 home-based providers operate in Cincinnati.
How do Cincinnati daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
Cincinnati daycares average 3.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Ohio statewide average of 4.0.
Is there financial help for childcare in Ohio?
Ohio offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Ohio

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