Best Daycares in Columbus, OH — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Columbus

  1. #1 — St. Catharine Preschool Score: 91%

    Saint Catharine School

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Giggles and Grins Score: 90%

    Giggles and Grins

    Programs: Email Us, Services, Reviews, Coupons. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Balanced Family Academy of Clintonville Score: 86%

    Wholistic Childcare and Preschool in Clintonville

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — My Little World Academy Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Columbus Early Learning Center At Westside Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — St. John Paul II Early Childhood Education Center Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — The Childhood League Center Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Linden Park Early Childhood Education Center Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Forest Park Christian Early Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Jelly Bean Junction Learning Centers Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Indianola Children's Center Score: 74%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13348495791. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Kiwi's Clubhouse, Upper Arlington Score: 74%

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

  13. #13 — ABC Christian Preschool Score: 71%

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

  14. #14 — Creative Child Care, Inc. - SOUTHEAST Score: 71%

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

  15. #15 — Brice Church Preschool Score: 71%

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

  16. #16 — Creative Child Care, Inc. - EAST Score: 71%

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

  17. #17 — Primrose School of Hilliard at Mill Run Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Primrose School of Reynoldsburg Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Heavenly Kids Center for Early Learning Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/612698007. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Apricot Schools Score: 63%

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

  21. #21 — Chosen Kids Learning Center Score: 63%

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

  22. #22 — Helpful Hands Childrens Center Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9995548001. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Teachable Moments @ Little Gems Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/566548837. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Brightside Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Kidz Nation Childcare Center Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — Sprout Early Education Center Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — Montessori Children's House Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — Balanced Family Academy Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — Connected Pathways Early Learning Centers Score: 59%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/637271275. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Kiddie Academy Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Columbus?
St. Catharine Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Columbus 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus?
Childcare costs in Columbus 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.