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Licensed Daycare in Toledo, Ohio

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

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 Toledo 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 Toledo typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Toledo?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$920/mo

Ohio avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Toledo

ChildCare Aware reports the Ohio average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Toledo 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: 64 kids

ZIP codes covered

43617 10 43615 8 43614 6 43612 6 43606 6 43604 6 43620 5 43610 5

Program types in Toledo

Licensed Family Daycare Home

Licensed Group Child Care Home

8 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

8 centers

All Toledo licensed centers

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A Montessori

ABC Academy Akron #231

Toledo

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 107

A Licensed Center

Active Kids Springfield #213

Toledo

Infants & Toddlers Cap 16

A Family Daycare

Akron Cloud Nine Kids #241

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 65

A Infant Care

Akron Creative Kids #230

Toledo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 41

A Group Care

Akron Discovery Preschool #226

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 61

A Family Daycare

Akron Golden Gate Daycare #233

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 40

A Montessori

Akron KinderCare #223

Toledo

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 25

A Before/After School

Akron Little Scholars #229

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 54

A Licensed Center

Akron Precious Moments #232

Toledo

Infants & Toddlers Cap 68

A Preschool

Akron Stepping Stones #227

Toledo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 87

A Montessori

Akron Wonder Years #239

Toledo

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 82

C Group Care

Cleveland ABC Childcare #65

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 75

C Preschool

Cleveland Bright Beginnings #66

Toledo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 35

C Head Start

Cleveland Bright Futures Daycare #59

Toledo

2 years - 12 years Cap 36

C Family Daycare

Cleveland Childcare Academy #56

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 57

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Toledo, Ohio?

Our directory lists 64 licensed childcare centers in Toledo, 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 Toledo?

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 Toledo 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 Toledo typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Toledo?

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 Toledo 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.