Best Daycares in Newark, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Newark's 59 daycares, 47 (80%) 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 4.3 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 25 centers and 15 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Newark. 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 Newark
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Newark: 4.1 (Sample of 59).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Newark: 3.2 (Sample of 20).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Newark: 4.3 (Sample of 59).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Newark?
- There are 59 licensed child care providers in Newark.
- What percentage of Newark daycares have high quality ratings?
- 80% of Newark daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Newark?
- 25 center-based, 15 home-based providers operate in Newark.
- How do Newark daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Newark 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
All 59 Daycares in Newark
- Lauren Drumm
- Lcfymca Flory Park Site
- Lcfymca- Stevenson Elementary
- Leads Head Start Newark
- Legend Elementary
- Liberty Middle School
- Licking County Family Ymca Daycamp
- Licking County Family Ymca Preschool
- Little Cubs Adventures and Learning
- Little Cubs Adventures and Learning
- Little Learners Preschool
- Little Panthers Child Care