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Licensed Daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio

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

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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Cincinnati?

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 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 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: 69 kids

ZIP codes covered

45214 54 45219 15 45202 8 45229 7 45206 7 45205 7 45220 6 45252 5

Program types in Cincinnati

Licensed Group Child Care Home

12 centers

Before & After School Care

Licensed Child Care Center

10 centers

All Cincinnati licensed centers

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C Montessori

Cincinnati Bright Beginnings #313

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 89

C Montessori

Cincinnati Learning Tree #329

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 39

C Montessori

Cincinnati Rainbow Learning Center #305

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 96

C Montessori

Columbus Bright Beginnings #160

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 57

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Columbus #144

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 30

L Montessori

La Petite Academy Lorain #326

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 59

L Montessori

Lorain Early Learning Center #318

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 70

L Montessori

Lorain Smart Start Academy #302

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 76

P Montessori

Parma Childcare Academy #157

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 106

P Montessori

Parma Smart Start Academy #149

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 58

P Montessori

Parma Stepping Stones #133

Cincinnati

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 30

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Cincinnati, Ohio?

Our directory lists 84 licensed childcare centers in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati?

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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Cincinnati?

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 Cincinnati 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.