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Best Daycares in Toledo, OH — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Toledo's 331 daycares, 262 (79%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Ohio's statewide rate of 84%. 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 4.0 on Process and 4.2 on Structural.

The local market includes 144 centers and 144 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Ohio's average of 24%.

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

331
Daycares
262
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Toledo

141(43%)
121(37%)
68(21%)
1(0%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Toledo: 4.2 (Sample of 331).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Toledo: 3.9 (Sample of 197).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Toledo: 4.2 (Sample of 331).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Toledo?
There are 331 licensed child care providers in Toledo.
What percentage of Toledo daycares have high quality ratings?
79% of Toledo daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 84% statewide in Ohio.
What types of childcare are available in Toledo?
144 center-based, 144 home-based providers operate in Toledo.
How do Toledo daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
Toledo 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 4.0.
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 331 Daycares in Toledo

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