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Daycares and preschools in Lima, OH

54 licensed programs · 15 with Google ratings

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Zion Lutheran Childcare

Lima · 45805 · 5.0 (8 on Google)
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First Baptist Day Care

Lima · 45805 · 5.0 (2 on Google)
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State quality ratingGold
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Jackson Kiddie Care LLC

Lima · 45801 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
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KINGDOM DAYCARE

Lima · 45804 · 4.3 (6 on Google)
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Daddys at Work

Lima · 45804 · 3.9 (15 on Google)
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Central Head Start

Lima · 45804 · No Google rating
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State quality ratingGold
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Elida School

Lima · 45807 · No Google rating
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Lima Family YMCA

Lima · 45801 · No Google rating
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Licensed home daycares in Lima

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
All My Angels
FCC - Type A Home
458042210025464Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageBronze
Flora's Lil Flowers
FCC - Type A Home
45805500033Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNR
Heaven's Kiddi Care
FCC - Type A Home
458052220026744Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageGold
Kid Lillie Daycare
FCC - Type B Home
458042220026921Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNR
Kids Club House
FCC - Type A Home
45801500283Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageGold
Marvellous Minds
FCC - Type B Home
458042230028281Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageBronze
Shaping Minds
FCC - Type B Home
458052250031854Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot rated
Shugga Mamas childcare and Development Center
FCC - Type B Home
458052230028881Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageBronze
Stepping Stars Learning Place LLC
FCC - Type A Home
458052200022153Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageSilver
Strive 4 Smiles
FCC - Type A Home
458042210024822Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNR
Tys Daycare
FCC - Type A Home
458042190020679Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageBronze

Childcare in Lima: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Lima?

Lima has 54 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 42 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 12 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. 42 of 54 programs in Lima 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 Lima?

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.