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HDC Jefferson
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Daycares and preschools in Defiance, OH
19 licensed programs · 6 with Google ratings
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Close To Home Child Care Center (150 Grand Ave.)
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Rainbow Promise Child Care Center
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Defiance Preschool
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HDC Hopkins
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ARK Learning and Arts Academy
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Ayersville School
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Defiance Area YMCA Child Care Program
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Good Samaritan School
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Here to Grow Academy
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Holy Cross Catholic School of Defiance
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Poplar Ridge Training Station
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Tinora Preschool
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Close To Home Child Care Center (950 Webster St)
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Licensed home daycares in Defiance
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Guilford FCC - Type A Home | 43512 | 2240030119 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tiffani walters FCC - Type A Home | 43512 | 2240030120 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Defiance
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 |
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| Defiance Elementary School School Age Child Care | 43512 | 1230028784 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Defiance Middle School School Age Child Care | 43512 | 1230028785 | Not listed | Not listed | Not rated |
Childcare in Defiance: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Defiance?
Defiance has 19 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 15 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 home daycares and 2 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. 14 of 19 programs in Defiance hold a rating.
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 Defiance?
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.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Child Care Facilities layer, Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.