For the 2026 school year, there are 779 private daycares & preschools serving 140,719 students in Ohio.
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio include Columbus School For Girls, Gilmour Academy, and Andrews Osborne Academy.
The average tuition cost is $10,817, which is higher than the Ohio average tuition cost of $10,652.
55% of private daycares & preschools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top-Ranked Ohio 草榴社区 Daycares & Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Gr: NS-12 | 854 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gr: PK-12 | 856 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
265 Baker Street
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
University School ![University School Photo - University School Upper Campus]( "University School Photo - University School Upper Campus")
All-boys
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Enchanted Care Kids Campus ![Enchanted Care Kids Campus Photo]( "Enchanted Care Kids Campus Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7376 Gooding Blvd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 557-5857
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 557-5857
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Enchanted Care Kids Campus ![Enchanted Care Kids Campus Photo]( "Enchanted Care Kids Campus Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4392 Davidson Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-1347
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-1347
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
8761 A Moreland St
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 276-3149
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 276-3149
Gr: K | 65 students Tuition listed
Enchanted Care Kids Campus Westerville ![Enchanted Care Kids Campus Westerville Photo]( "Enchanted Care Kids Campus Westerville Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1243 County Line Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(380) 324-0068
Westerville, OH 43081
(380) 324-0068
Gr: K | 31 students
Enchanted Care Learning Center Gahanna ![Enchanted Care Learning Center Gahanna Photo]( "Enchanted Care Learning Center Gahanna Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4575 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 428-7610
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 428-7610
Gr: NS-PK
Enchanted Care Learning Center Marysville ![Enchanted Care Learning Center Marysville Photo]( "Enchanted Care Learning Center Marysville Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
17698 Echo Dr
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-0710
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-0710
Gr: NS-PK
2107 6th Street SW
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ready Set Grow ![Ready Set Grow Photo]( "Ready Set Grow Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5200 New Albany Road
New Albany, OH 43054
(380) 324-0494
New Albany, OH 43054
(380) 324-0494
Gr: PK-K | 242 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
-- Mansfield Christian School-
(Christian)
500 Logan Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 756-5651
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 756-5651
Gr: NS-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
All Saints
(Catholic)
28702 Euclid Ave
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-1395
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-1395
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2855 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 15 students
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Antioch School ![The Antioch School Photo]( "The Antioch School Photo")
Alternative School
1160 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Bethany Lutheran School ![Bethany Lutheran School Photo]( "Bethany Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6041 Ridge Road
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 884-1010
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 884-1010
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
570 Parsons Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
24 South 3rd St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
394 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 575-6645
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 575-6645
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Brownstone 草榴社区 Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1673 County Road 9
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-4879
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-4879
Gr: PK-12 | 530 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvert Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
357 S Washington St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-5790
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-5790
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
(Catholic)
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
3225 Pickle Road
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio?
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio include Columbus School For Girls, Gilmour Academy, and Andrews Osborne Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Ohio?
779 private daycares & preschools are located in Ohio.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $10,817, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,652.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Ohio?
Ohio private daycares & preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
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