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Licensed Daycare in Akron, Ohio

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Akron?

Statewide averages in Ohio run roughly $920/month for infants and $700/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Akron daycares?

All licensed Ohio centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:14 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Akron typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Akron?

Ohio families can apply for Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) (intake: (866) 886-3537). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$920/mo

Ohio avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Akron

ChildCare Aware reports the Ohio average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Akron vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Ohio families may also qualify for Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) (intake: (866) 886-3537).

Full Ohio licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:7
Preschool ratio: 1:14
Avg capacity: 68 kids

ZIP codes covered

44311 17 44320 8 44306 6 44310 4 44308 4 44305 4 44304 4 44303 4

Program types in Akron

Licensed Group Child Care Home

7 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

7 centers

Before & After School Care

7 centers

Preschool Program

6 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

6 centers

Montessori School

5 centers

All Akron licensed centers

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D Licensed Center

Dayton ABC Childcare #171

Akron

Infants & Toddlers Cap 39

D Family Daycare

Dayton Bright Beginnings #172

Akron

School Age (5+) Cap 42

D Preschool

Dayton Children's Place #174

Akron

Preschool (2-5) Cap 70

D Licensed Center

Dayton Discovery Preschool #179

Akron

Infants & Toddlers Cap 104

D Montessori

Dayton Early Learning Center #170

Akron

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 98

D Before/After School

Dayton KinderCare #176

Akron

School Age (5+) Cap 82

D Preschool

Dayton Little Scholars #182

Akron

Preschool (2-5) Cap 68

D Infant Care

Dayton Primrose School #177

Akron

Preschool (2-5) Cap 22

D Family Daycare

Dayton Stepping Stones #180

Akron

School Age (5+) Cap 22

D Before/After School

Dayton Sunshine Daycare #168

Akron

School Age (5+) Cap 120

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Cincinnati #3

Akron

School Age (5+) Cap 49

F Group Care

First Steps Dayton #181

Akron

School Age (5+) Cap 119

F Group Care

First Steps Youngstown #334

Akron

School Age (5+) Cap 22

G Group Care

Growing Minds Dayton #173

Akron

School Age (5+) Cap 64

H Head Start

Happy Days Dayton Daycare #175

Akron

2 years - 12 years Cap 88

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Akron, Ohio?

Our directory lists 48 licensed childcare centers in Akron, Ohio, sourced from Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Akron?

Statewide averages in Ohio run roughly $920/month for infants and $700/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Akron daycares?

All licensed Ohio centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:14 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Akron typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Akron?

Ohio families can apply for Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) (intake: (866) 886-3537). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Akron daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.