Best Daycares in Defiance, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Defiance's 20 daycares, 19 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 4.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Ohio averages of 3.9 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 10 centers and 3 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Ohio's average of 24%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Defiance. 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.
Rating Distribution in Defiance
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Defiance: 4.5 (Sample of 20).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Defiance: 4.5 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Defiance: 4.5 (Sample of 20).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Defiance?
- There are 20 licensed child care providers in Defiance.
- What percentage of Defiance daycares have high quality ratings?
- 95% of Defiance daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Defiance?
- 10 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Defiance.
- How do Defiance daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Defiance daycares average 4.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Ohio statewide average of 3.9.
- 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