Who is the #1 daycare in Cincinnati?

Early Scholars Child Development Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?

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 Cincinnati?

Childcare costs in Cincinnati 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.

Best Daycares in Cincinnati, OH — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Cincinnati based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Cincinnati

#1 — Early Scholars Child Development Center Score: 97%

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#2 — Primrose School at P&G GO Child Development Center Score: 94%

Daycare and Preschool in Cincinnati, OH | Primrose School at P&G GO Child Development Center

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#3 — The Goddard School Score: 94%

Preschool & Daycare in Cincinnati, OH

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#4 — Children, Inc. Score: 91%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#5 — BrightPath Madisonville Score: 80%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#6 — Water Lily Learning Center Score: 80%

Water Lily Learning Center

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#7 — Youthland Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#8 — St. Paul Church Nursery School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — Westwood UMC Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#10 — Hyde Park Play School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#11 — Creative Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#12 — St. John's Westminster Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — A Child's Garden Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Shiloh Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — Primrose School at P&G GO Child Development Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#16 — Cincinnati Preschool Promise Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#17 — Meridian Montessori Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#18 — All About Kids Score: 74%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#19 — Urban Promise Academy Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#20 — Cincinnati state technical and community college William Mallory center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#21 — The Willow Tree House Preschool and Daycare Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#22 — Child Development Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#23 — Primrose School at P&G Winton Hill Child Development Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#24 — Daddy's Daycare Score: 69%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#25 — 3-C Nursery School Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
#26 — Next Generation Early Learning Center Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#27 — Citizens Of The World Charter Schools Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#28 — Cozy Care Nursery School and Childcare, LTD Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#29 — The Village Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#30 — CWFF Child Development Center Score: 63%

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 Cincinnati?: Early Scholars Child Development Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?: 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 Cincinnati?: Childcare costs in Cincinnati 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.

Top Daycares in Cincinnati

#1 — Early Scholars Child Development Center Score: 97%

#2 — Primrose School at P&G GO Child Development Center Score: 94%

#3 — The Goddard School Score: 94%

#4 — Children, Inc. Score: 91%

#5 — BrightPath Madisonville Score: 80%

#6 — Water Lily Learning Center Score: 80%

#7 — Youthland Academy Score: 77%

#8 — St. Paul Church Nursery School Score: 77%

#9 — Westwood UMC Preschool Score: 77%

#10 — Hyde Park Play School Score: 77%

#11 — Creative Preschool Score: 77%

#12 — St. John's Westminster Learning Center Score: 77%

#13 — A Child's Garden Preschool Score: 77%

#14 — Shiloh Preschool Score: 77%

#15 — Primrose School at P&G GO Child Development Center Score: 77%

#16 — Cincinnati Preschool Promise Score: 77%

#17 — Meridian Montessori Score: 77%

#18 — All About Kids Score: 74%

#19 — Urban Promise Academy Score: 71%

#20 — Cincinnati state technical and community college William Mallory center Score: 71%

#21 — The Willow Tree House Preschool and Daycare Score: 71%

#22 — Child Development Center Score: 71%

#23 — Primrose School at P&G Winton Hill Child Development Center Score: 71%

#24 — Daddy's Daycare Score: 69%

#25 — 3-C Nursery School Score: 66%

#26 — Next Generation Early Learning Center Score: 66%

#27 — Citizens Of The World Charter Schools Score: 66%

#28 — Cozy Care Nursery School and Childcare, LTD Score: 63%

#29 — The Village Preschool Score: 63%

#30 — CWFF Child Development Center Score: 63%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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