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Head Start programs in Akron, OH
7 licensed programs · median published tuition $834 a month · 70 with Google ratings
Head Start and Early Head Start are free, federally funded programs for children from birth to five in families that meet income or other eligibility rules. Programs include meals, health screening and family services alongside early education.
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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.
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.