Best Daycares in Toledo, OH — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 26 daycares and childcare centers in Toledo based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Toledo

  1. #1 — Toledo Day Nursery Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Mayfair Park Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Sandy's Sandbox Education Center Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Educare Academy - Downtown Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — St. Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Precious People Christian School Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Apple Tree Nursery School Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Building Blocks Learning Academy Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — A Village Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Clever Bee Academy Score: 76%

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

  11. #11 — Crossgates Preschool Score: 74%

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

  12. #12 — Green Options for Autism of Lucas County LLC Score: 70%

    Programs: Preschool, Tutoring center, School, Education, Business to business. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Magic Moments Academy Score: 69%

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

  14. #14 — Heatherdowns Early Learning Center Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — A Promising Tomorrow Score: 60%

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

  16. #16 — Gateway Garden Preschool Score: 60%

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

  17. #17 — Concordia Christian Early Learning Center Score: 60%

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

  18. #18 — Childcare Adventures Early Learning Center Score: 57%

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

  19. #19 — Bright Beginning Early Learning Center Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Fairgreen Parent Co-Op Preschool Score: 51%

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

  21. #21 — Educare Academy | East Toledo (Euclid) Score: 49%

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

  22. #22 — Educare Academy Score: 49%

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

  23. #23 — TPS Head Start Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Village Academy Score: 40%

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

  25. #25 — The University Of Preschool Score: 40%

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

  26. #26 — A Rainbow's Treasure Educational Childcare and Preschool Score: 40%

    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 Toledo?
Toledo Day Nursery is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Toledo 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 Toledo?
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 Toledo?
Childcare costs in Toledo 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.