Best Daycares in Westerville, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Westerville's 65 daycares, 51 (78%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 3.7 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 44 centers and 10 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 Westerville. 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 Westerville
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Westerville: 4.2 (Sample of 65).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Westerville: 3.7 (Sample of 31).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Westerville: 4.2 (Sample of 65).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Westerville?
- There are 65 licensed child care providers in Westerville.
- What percentage of Westerville daycares have high quality ratings?
- 78% of Westerville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Westerville?
- 44 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Westerville.
- How do Westerville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Westerville daycares average 3.7 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 65 Daycares in Westerville
- Ywca Kids Place at Alcott
- Ywca Kids Place at Annehurst
- Ywca Kids Place at Central College Christian School (cccs)
- Ywca Kids Place at Cherrington
- Ywca Kids Place at Fouse
- Ywca Kids Place at Hanby
- Ywca Kids Place at Mark Twain
- Ywca Kids Place at Mcvay
- Ywca Kids Place at Robert Frost
- Ywca Kids Place at Whittier
- Ywca Kids Place at Wilder