Best Daycares in Gahanna, OH — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 11 daycares and childcare centers in Gahanna based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Gahanna

  1. #1 — Jolly Tots, Too! Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Kiwi's Clubhouse Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Gahanna Children's College Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Primrose School of Johnstown Road Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — The Goddard School of Gahanna Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — North Stygler KinderCare Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Stonybrook Early Learning Center Score: 60%

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

  8. #8 — Fruitful Trees Learning Center Score: 60%

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

  9. #9 — Balanced Family Academy of Gahanna Score: 60%

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

  10. #10 — Sunny Day Academy Score: 51%

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

  11. #11 — St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Pre-K Score: 49%

    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 Gahanna?
Jolly Tots, Too! is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Gahanna 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 Gahanna?
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 Gahanna?
Childcare costs in Gahanna 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.