Best Daycares in Lima, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lima's 56 daycares, 42 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 3.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 31 centers and 14 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lima. 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 Lima
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lima: 4.1 (Sample of 56).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lima: 3.9 (Sample of 36).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lima: 4.2 (Sample of 56).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lima?
- There are 56 licensed child care providers in Lima.
- What percentage of Lima daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Lima daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Lima?
- 31 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Lima.
- How do Lima daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Lima daycares average 3.9 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