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Kiddie World Day Care
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Daycares and preschools in Columbus, OH
642 licensed programs · median published tuition $982 a month · 277 with Google ratings
Silver
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Mother's Helper Child Care (712 E Spring Street)
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Great Arising Academy
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AB Childcare Academy
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Gold
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FCBDD Early Childhood Education
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Montessori
Ivybrook Academy
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Learning to Flourish Gahanna
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Barrington School of Kingsdale
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Bronze
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Academy Kids Learning Center, LLC
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Clever Bee Academy - Affordable Child Daycare Center on Harrisburg Pike
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Bronze
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A Little Piece Of Heaven Learning Center
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Guidepost Montessori at Worthington
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Gold
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Laugh N Learn Enrichment Center
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Sapnas Childcare
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St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool
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Licensed home daycares in Columbus
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 Grandmothers Love Child Care FCC - Type B Home | 43231 | 2230028830 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| ABC Angels Academy FCC - Type B Home | 43224 | 2240031072 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Ageless Living Child Care LLC FCC - Type B Home | 43224 | 2250032662 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Akcheila & the Bee's FCC - Type B Home | 43219 | 2250032854 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Auntie Jaz's Learning and Enrichment Center FCC - Type A Home | 43207 | 2250031440 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Auntie Jen's FCC - Type B Home | 43219 | 2170016059 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Babs & Babies Child Academy LLC FCC - Type A Home | 43206 | 2250031749 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Becky's School Before School FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2240029474 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Bee Bee Childcare Program FCC - Type B Home | 43213 | 2240030620 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Blessing Baby Care FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2210023988 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Blissful Beginnings llc FCC - Type B Home | 43227 | 2230028835 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Briar Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2170015816 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Brit Bratz FCC - Type B Home | 43219 | 2220026464 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| ButturFlye Childcare Center FCC - Type B Home | 43219 | 2240029311 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cheryl D Odom / Cheryl's Kiddz FCC - Type A Home | 43227 | 2220025741 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Children's Beginning Learning Center FCC - Type B Home | 43207 | 2180018303 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Color of Love Childcare Place llc FCC - Type A Home | 43229 | 2250032593 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Columbus Imagine Daycare, LLC FCC - Type A Home | 43219 | 400792 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Come & Grow Learning Center FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2230028115 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Danyel Saunders FCC - Type B Home | 43224 | 2230028476 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Dobyar Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 43231 | 2240031268 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Ebennezer Playhouse FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2190020704 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Ez steps childcare llc FCC - Type B Home | 43227 | 2200022780 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Fountain of Love Childcare FCC - Type A Home | 43228 | 400920 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Garden Of Butterflies FCC - Type B Home | 43206 | 2240029786 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2240031339 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Gifted Hands Where It All Begins FCC - Type A Home | 43229 | 2220026562 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Golden Angel Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 43231 | 2200022131 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Silver | |
| Grandma's World Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2170016270 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Highest Potential LLC (In Home Childcare) FCC - Type B Home | 43207 | 2240029519 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Home Close to Home Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 43207 | 2230027588 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| House of Knowledge Preschool FCC - Type B Home | 43224 | 2250031381 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| I Ams Childcare 24 Hours FCC - Type B Home | 43207 | 2210025566 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| It's Fun Inside Learning Center FCC - Type B Home | 43206 | 2250032024 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Jesus's Little Angel Learning FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2170016314 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| JnJ's Kidde Cove LLC FCC - Type B Home | 43213 | 2210025043 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Jody's Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2180017678 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Joyfilled Moments LLC. FCC - Type B Home | 43211 | 2240029724 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Kiara Dickerson FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2170015088 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Silver | |
| Kiddie Planet FCC - Type B Home | 43203 | 2240031329 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Lil Heartbeat Academy, LLC FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2210025570 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Silver | |
| Little Nikki Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 43203 | 2200022015 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Little People University Child Care FCC - Type A Home | 43229 | 2250032650 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Live Laugh Love Learning Center FCC - Type B Home | 43204 | 2230029112 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Loving Arms Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 43204 | 2240030681 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| LovingMyHome LLC FCC - Type B Home | 43228 | 2240030270 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Mama's Miracles FCC - Type B Home | 43205 | 2170015194 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Mamas Miracles 2 Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 43205 | 2250032834 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Memories Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2200023375 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Milton's Messengers FCC - Type B Home | 43227 | 2170016358 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Mini Me's FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2180017798 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Momma B FCC - Type B Home | 43227 | 2220027106 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Momma Tots Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 43213 | 2250032140 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Mommys Daycare FCC - Type A Home | 43230 | 2250032357 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Morning Star Learning Center FCC - Type B Home | 43227 | 2200023309 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Ms. B's Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2200021652 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Ms. Nee's Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 43203 | 2200021392 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| My first step FCC - Type B Home | 43228 | 2240030795 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Nimani Kids FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2180018057 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Noah's Ark FCC - Type B Home | 43227 | 2200023118 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Open Arms Learning Academy FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2170014366 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Silver | |
| Our Experience Learning Academy FCC - Type B Home | 43227 | 2200021939 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Playful Pathways Preschool FCC - Type B Home | 43230 | 2240031119 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Precious Dreams Learning Center FCC - Type B Home | 43227 | 2180018089 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Precious Stones FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2190021026 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Rosebud care llc FCC - Type B Home | 43229 | 2220026953 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| SheShe's Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2250032478 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Shining Lights Child Care FCC - Type A Home | 43232 | 2250032825 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Sophia's Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 43081 | 2170015175 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Sprout to Success FCC - Type B Home | 43232 | 2170014575 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Stephanie's Stars FCC - Type B Home | 43219 | 2240030065 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tee Tee's Tot's FCC - Type B Home | 43224 | 2220026613 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| The Jr. Bistro Family Childcare Learning Program, LLC FCC - Type B Home | 43206 | 2200022716 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Silver | |
| The Key To Our Village Learning Center FCC - Type A Home | 43206 | 2240030316 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Tiera Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 43227 | 2240029573 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Columbus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Elementary School School Age Child Care | 43229 | 1000018037 | Not listed | Not listed | Gold | |
| Clinton Elementary School School Age Child Care | 43202 | 1000019842 | Not listed | Not listed | Gold | |
| Gables Elementary School School Age Child Care | 43235 | 1000018043 | Not listed | Not listed | Gold | |
| Hilliard Horizon Elementary School School Age Child Care | 43228 | 1000018500 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Indian Springs Elementary School School Age Child Care | 43214 | 1000017877 | Not listed | Not listed | Gold | |
| Indianola Informal K-8 School School Age Child Care | 43202 | 1000018616 | Not listed | Not listed | Gold | |
| Legacy Academy of Excellence School Age Child Care | 43219 | 1230027487 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Sedalia Elementary School Age Child Care | 43232 | 1000018982 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated | |
| St Andrew School Age Child Care | 43220 | 1000018047 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Wedgewood Middle School School Age Child Care | 43228 | 1230028921 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Westside Academy School Age Child Care | 43228 | 1000020757 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated |
Childcare in Columbus: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Columbus?
Columbus has 642 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 547 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 84 home daycares and 11 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. 476 of 642 programs in Columbus hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Columbus?
24 programs in the Columbus area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $982 a month, and $1,400 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 Columbus?
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.