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Some of the Best Daycares in Columbus, OH

Of Columbus's 724 daycares, 3 (0%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Ohio's statewide rate of 0%. Locally, providers average 2.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Ohio averages of 2.7 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.

The local market includes 433 centers and 137 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Columbus. 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.

724
Daycares
3
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Columbus

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3(0%)
524(72%)
197(27%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 2.7 (Sample of 724).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 2.6 (Sample of 451).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 3.0 (Sample of 724).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Columbus

Early Childhood Learning Center
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Ohiohealth Children's Center
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Starting Point Learning Center, Llc
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 4 Stars
161 Child Care, Llc
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 3 Stars
A Better Choice Daycare & Learning Center
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 3 Stars
A Blessed Child Learning Academy
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 3 Stars
A Blessing 2 Laugh & Learn Enrichment Center
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 3 Stars
A Grandmothers Love Child Care
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 3 Stars
A Love for Children, Llc
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 3 Stars
A&b Child Care and Learning Center, Llc
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Ab Childcare Academy Llc
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Abc Angels Academy
Columbus, OH
★★★★★ 3 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Columbus?
There are 724 licensed child care providers in Columbus.
What percentage of Columbus daycares have high quality ratings?
0% of Columbus daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 0% statewide in Ohio.
What types of childcare are available in Columbus?
433 center-based, 137 home-based providers operate in Columbus.
How do Columbus daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
Columbus daycares average 2.6 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Ohio statewide average of 2.7.
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