Best Daycares in Akron, OH — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 15 daycares and childcare centers in Akron based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Akron

  1. #1 — Irma A Jones Preschool Score: 86%

    Irma A Jones Preschool is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://acogakron.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — AMHA ECI Score: 86%

    AMHA ECI is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, professional services, business. Website: https://www.akronhousing.org/homepage.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Professional services, Business. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Head Start Child Development Center Score: 86%

    Head Start Child Development Center is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://headstartprograms.org/center-186629.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Empowered Early Learning Academy Score: 86%

    Empowered Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.empoweredacademies.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Eastgate Preschool Score: 84%

    Eastgate Preschool is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Eastgatepre-k.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Our Tribal Early Childhood Education Center Score: 80%

    Our Tribal Early Childhood Education Center is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://ourtribalece.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Early Learning Program Score: 80%

    Early Learning Program is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, public school, elementary school. Website: http://www.akronschools.com/school/Findley+CLC/group/programs/Early+Learning+Program+(ELP).

    Programs: Preschool, Public school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Kozmic Korner Score: 80%

    Kozmic Korner is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.kozmickorner.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Ambc Little Learners Preschool Score: 80%

    Ambc Little Learners Preschool is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://ambcakron.com.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Boyer Kindergarten Center Score: 79%

    Boyer Kindergarten Center is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://springfieldschools.org.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Kid's University Preschool Score: 71%

    Kid's University Preschool is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kidsuniversitypreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Maranatha Preschool Park Score: 69%

    Maranatha Preschool Park is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Preschoolpark.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — St Paul's Nursery School Score: 69%

    St Paul's Nursery School is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stpaulsakron.org/nursery-school.aspx/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Little Adventurers Academy Score: 69%

    Little Adventurers Academy is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://calendly.com/ecestem/little-adventurers-child-care-center-tour.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Color Our Rainbow Academy Score: 69%

    Color Our Rainbow Academy is a childcare center in Akron, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ColorOurRainbow.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Akron?
Irma A Jones Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Akron based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Akron?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Akron?
Childcare costs in Akron vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.