Licensed Daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio
Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.
Childcare costs in Cincinnati
ChildCare Aware reports the Ohio average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Cincinnati 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 overviewQuick 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
- 69 kids
All Cincinnati licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Cincinnati Bright Futures Daycare #306
Cincinnati
Columbus Generations Daycare #145
Cincinnati
First Steps Cincinnati #322
Cincinnati
First Steps Columbus #169
Cincinnati
First Steps Parma #134
Cincinnati
Growing Minds Cincinnati #314
Cincinnati
Growing Minds Columbus #161
Cincinnati
Jumping Jacks Parma #142
Cincinnati
Lorain Little Angels #303
Cincinnati
Parma Discovery Preschool #174
Cincinnati
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Search 84 Licensed Centers in Cincinnati
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