Silver
Home daycare
It Takes a Village Child Care Center LLC
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingSilver
Daycares and preschools in Akron, OH
175 licensed programs · median published tuition $834 a month · 70 with Google ratings
Gold
Daycare center
BrightStart Early Preschool
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingGold
Home daycare
Harmonized childcare
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Bronze
Daycare center
Irma A Jones Preschool
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingBronze
Bronze
Daycare center
Blessed International Childcare
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingBronze
Bronze
Daycare center
June’s Jungle
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingBronze
Daycare center
Maranatha Preschool Park
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Gold
Daycare center
Standards of Excellence Academy
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingGold
Bronze
Daycare center
Family Forever Childcare and Tutorial Agency
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingBronze
Gold
Head Start
Head Start Child Development
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingGold
NR
Home daycare
The Love Of Essence LLC
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$481 / mo
State quality ratingNR
Gold
Daycare center
YMCA Family Enrichment Center
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$953 / mo
State quality ratingGold
Gold
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Licensed home daycares in Akron
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Step Up To Quality | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Mother's Instinct FCC - Type B Home | 44320 | 2240030976 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Amari Humphrey FCC - Type B Home | 44301 | 2220026931 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Auntie's Childcare LLC FCC - Type B Home | 44307 | 2240030553 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Beautiful Angels Childcare LLC FCC - Type B Home | 44305 | 2210023487 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| City View Childcare Center LLC. FCC - Type A Home | 44307 | 2190020675 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Silver | |
| Community Nest LLC FCC - Type A Home | 44313 | 2230028832 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Creative Hearts Child Development LLC FCC - Type B Home | 44314 | 2240029705 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Darah's Angels FCC - Type B Home | 44310 | 2190019947 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Dream Big Child Care FCC - Type A Home | 44320 | 2210023962 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Enhancing Enrichment FCC - Type B Home | 44314 | 2240029623 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Excel Daycademy FCC - Type B Home | 44306 | 2190019930 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| First Glance Enrichment Center FCC - Type B Home | 44320 | 2240031081 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Happy Bees Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 44305 | 2220025798 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Happy kids daycare and early learning center FCC - Type B Home | 44305 | 2240029845 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Home Like Day Care FCC - Type A Home | 44314 | 2190020977 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Learning Cubs FCC - Type B Home | 44314 | 2240030126 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Little Punkin's Patch Home Daycare FCC - Type A Home | 44310 | 2230029053 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Logan land childcare service FCC - Type B Home | 44307 | 2230028252 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| London's Nest LLC FCC - Type B Home | 44305 | 2250031565 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Lovable us childcare FCC - Type B Home | 44306 | 2200022324 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Mary-Lou's Provider Program FCC - Type B Home | 44301 | 2170014814 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Mother's Academy FCC - Type A Home | 44302 | 2220026765 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Mr. Dan's Daycare LLC FCC - Type A Home | 44320 | 2180017612 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| My Loving Angels LLC FCC - Type B Home | 44301 | 2240029290 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| New Beginnings Child Care FCC - Type B Home | 44306 | 2170015428 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Our Future Is Bright Child Care FCC - Type B Home | 44306 | 2200023291 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Silver | |
| Our Joyful Journey FCC - Type B Home | 44312 | 2230027563 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Roberts kid care palace FCC - Type A Home | 44306 | 2180018501 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Smart Start Enrichment LLC FCC - Type A Home | 44307 | 2250031614 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Soaring Little Eagles Day Care FCC - Type A Home | 44313 | 2190020079 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Star's Little Steppers FCC - Type A Home | 44301 | 2190020883 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Silver | |
| Tha Kool Kids Korner FCC - Type B Home | 44312 | 2180018476 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| The Flower Garden Early Childcare Education and Developmental Center FCC - Type B Home | 44314 | 2240030664 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| The Garden FCC - Type B Home | 44301 | 2230028802 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| The Robins Nest FCC - Type A Home | 44313 | 2200021227 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Truly A Blessing Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 44320 | 2230027577 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| With love and care childcare FCC - Type B Home | 44305 | 2230028994 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Akron
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Step Up To Quality | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Jane Community Learning Center School Age Child Care | 44305 | 1230028799 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Findley Community Learning Center School Age Child Care | 44310 | 1210024656 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Schumacher Community Learning Center School Age Child Care | 44320 | 1230028801 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated |
Childcare in Akron: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Akron?
Akron has 175 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 120 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 52 home daycares and 3 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Ohio?
Ohio Department of Children and Youth, Child Care Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Ohio. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Step Up To Quality?
Step Up To Quality is Ohio's rating for licensed programs, with Bronze, Silver and Gold tiers. 132 of 175 programs in Akron hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Akron?
10 programs in the Akron area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $834 a month, and $953 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Akron?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Facilities layer, Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.