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

    Brighton Center | A Community of Support

    Programs: Community & Youth Services, Contact Us, Our Impact Last Year, Community Programs News, Accreditations & Accolades, Board of Directors, Financial Accountability, Our History, Strategic Plan, Careers, Brighton Properties, Leadership Team, What We Do Community & Youth Services, Independent Living Program, Opportunity House, Project Safe Place, Youth Leadership Development, Early Childhood Education, Bright Days Child Development Center, Every Child Succeeds, Emergency Services, Emergency Assistance, Employment & Workforce Services, Bridge to Healthcare Careers, Center for Employment Training, Kentucky Career Center, Trades to Success, Family Services, Building Community Well Being, Financial Opportunity Center. View full profile →

  2. #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. #3 — The Goddard School Score: 94%

    Preschool & Daycare in Cincinnati, OH

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Children, Inc. Score: 91%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/42417959. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Youthland Academy Score: 86%

    Youthland Academy is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.youthlandacademy.com/.

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

  6. #6 — St. Paul Church Nursery School Score: 86%

    St. Paul Church Nursery School is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stpaulnch.com.

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

  7. #7 — Westwood UMC Preschool Score: 86%

    Westwood UMC Preschool is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://preschool.westwoodunitedmethodist.org/.

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

  8. #8 — Hyde Park Play School Score: 86%

    Hyde Park Play School is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.hydeparkplayschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Creative Preschool Score: 86%

    Creative Preschool is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.creativepreschoolcincinnati.com/.

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

  10. #10 — St. John's Westminster Learning Center Score: 86%

    St. John's Westminster Learning Center is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://sjwlc.net/.

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

  11. #11 — A Child's Garden Preschool Score: 86%

    A Child's Garden Preschool is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.achildsgarden.us/.

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

  12. #12 — Shiloh Preschool Score: 86%

    Shiloh Preschool is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.shilohpreschool.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Primrose School at P&G GO Child Development Center Score: 86%

    Primrose School at P&G GO Child Development Center is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/pg-go-child-development-center.

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

  14. #14 — Cincinnati Preschool Promise Score: 86%

    Cincinnati Preschool Promise is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://cincy-promise.org/.

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

  15. #15 — Meridian Montessori Score: 86%

    Meridian Montessori is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: https://www.meridian-learning.org/lab-schools/meridianmontessori/.

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

  16. #16 — BrightPath Madisonville Score: 80%

    Child Care & Daycare in Cincinnati, OH

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Urban Promise Academy Score: 80%

    Urban Promise Academy is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.littlepromisespreschool.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Cincinnati state technical and community college William Mallory center Score: 80%

    Cincinnati state technical and community college William Mallory center is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.learning-grove.org/page/learning-grove-william-mallory-center.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — The Willow Tree House Preschool and Daycare Score: 80%

    The Willow Tree House Preschool and Daycare is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://thewillowtreehouse.com.

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

  20. #20 — Water Lily Learning Center Score: 80%

    Water Lily Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Child Development Center Score: 80%

    Child Development Center is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://cubcincy.org/how-we-help-2/csh-child-development-center/.

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

  22. #22 — Primrose School at P&G Winton Hill Child Development Center Score: 80%

    Primrose School at P&G Winton Hill Child Development Center is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  23. #23 — 3-C Nursery School Score: 74%

    3-C Nursery School is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://chpc.org/3cs.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Next Generation Early Learning Center Score: 74%

    Next Generation Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://nextgenerationearlylearningcenter.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Citizens Of The World Charter Schools Score: 74%

    Citizens Of The World Charter Schools is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.cwccincinnati.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — All About Kids Score: 74%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1448670927. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Cozy Care Nursery School and Childcare, LTD Score: 71%

    Cozy Care Nursery School and Childcare, LTD is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://cozycare.info/.

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

  28. #28 — The Village Preschool Score: 71%

    The Village Preschool is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://thevillagepreschool.net.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — CWFF Child Development Center Score: 71%

    CWFF Child Development Center is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cotlg51.org.

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

  30. #30 — A Brighter Start Childcare Score: 71%

    A Brighter Start Childcare is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://abrighterstartchildcare.com/.

    Programs: 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.