Best Daycares in Columbus, OH — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 8 daycares and childcare centers in Columbus based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Columbus

  1. #1 — Balanced Family Academy of Clintonville Score: 22/100

    Wholistic Childcare and Preschool in Clintonville

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — St. Catharine Preschool Score: 20/100

    Saint Catharine School

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Indianola Children's Center Score: 20/100

    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 →

  4. #4 — Heavenly Kids Center for Early Learning Score: 17/100

    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 →

  5. #5 — Giggles and Grins Score: 15/100

    Giggles and Grins

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — La Petite Academy Score: 15/100

    La Petite Academy of Columbus in Columbus, OH

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Helpful Hands Childrens Center Score: 13/100

    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 →

  8. #8 — Teachable Moments @ Little Gems Score: 13/100

    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 →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Columbus?
Balanced Family Academy of Clintonville 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.