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Daycares and preschools in Elyria, OH

34 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,066 a month · 17 with Google ratings

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Everyday Learning Center

Elyria · 44035 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesNot listed
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  • Meals included
  • Play-based
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Home daycare

The Village Academy

Elyria · 44035 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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Little Angel Daycare, ElyriaBronze
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Little Angel Daycare

Elyria · 44035 · 3.8 (17 on Google)
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State quality ratingBronze
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Kid's Center

Elyria · 44035 · 3.1 (7 on Google)
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Children's Learning Center - LCCC

Elyria · 44035 · No Google rating
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State quality ratingGold
  • Five-Star Step Up to Quality Rated accredited
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Mommy Monti Cares 2

Elyria · 44035 · No Google rating
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Licensed home daycares in Elyria

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 nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesStep Up To QualitySubsidy
Angel Day Care
FCC - Type B Home
440352200022059Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageBronze
Eara Brown
FCC - Type B Home
440352230028811Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageBronze
Elysia Garcia
FCC - Type B Home
440352250032785Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageBronze
Little Rae's of Light
FCC - Type A Home
440352210023965Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageGold
Watch Me Grow Learning Center
FCC - Type B Home
440352190019942Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageGold

Childcare in Elyria: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Elyria?

Elyria has 34 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 27 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 7 home daycares and 0 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. 25 of 34 programs in Elyria hold a rating.

What does daycare cost in Elyria?

3 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,066 a month. 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 Elyria?

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.