After School programs in Columbus, OH
11 licensed programs · median published tuition $982 a month · 277 with Google ratings
Before and after school programs care for school-age children outside class hours, and often on school holidays and through the summer. Most run inside an elementary school or a community center and hold a school-age child care licence.
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.
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.