Best Daycares in Hilliard, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hilliard's 54 daycares, 45 (83%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 36 centers and 2 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 Hilliard. 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 Hilliard
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hilliard: 4.2 (Sample of 54).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hilliard: 3.2 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hilliard: 4.4 (Sample of 54).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hilliard?
- There are 54 licensed child care providers in Hilliard.
- What percentage of Hilliard daycares have high quality ratings?
- 83% of Hilliard daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Hilliard?
- 36 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Hilliard.
- How do Hilliard daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Hilliard daycares average 3.2 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