Gold
Daycare center
Marimor School
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State quality ratingGold
Daycares and preschools in Lima, OH
54 licensed programs · 15 with Google ratings
Gold
Head Start
Market Street Head Start
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State quality ratingGold
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Mercy Tots
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Gold
Head Start
O'Neal and Howard Head Start
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State quality ratingGold
Daycare center
Robin Rogers Day Service
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Gold
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Shawnee Weekday Early Learning Center (2875 Blue Jacket Ct)
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State quality ratingGold
Silver
Daycare center
Smart Start Development and Learning Center
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State quality ratingSilver
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St Charles
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Gold
Gold
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Temple Christian School (Little Pioneer)
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The Preschool at Allentown
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NR
Home daycare
Tiffany's Little Pride and Joys Daycare
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingNR
Daycare center
Tiny Tech University
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State quality ratingNot rated
Gold
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Unity Elementary School
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State quality ratingGold
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Walton Kiddie Kare LLC
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Bronze
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We Care Too Learning & Development Center
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State quality ratingBronze
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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 name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Step Up To Quality | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Angels FCC - Type A Home | 45804 | 2210025464 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Flora's Lil Flowers FCC - Type A Home | 45805 | 500033 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Heaven's Kiddi Care FCC - Type A Home | 45805 | 2220026744 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Kid Lillie Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 45804 | 2220026921 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Kids Club House FCC - Type A Home | 45801 | 500283 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Gold | |
| Marvellous Minds FCC - Type B Home | 45804 | 2230028281 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Shaping Minds FCC - Type B Home | 45805 | 2250031854 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Shugga Mamas childcare and Development Center FCC - Type B Home | 45805 | 2230028881 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Stepping Stars Learning Place LLC FCC - Type A Home | 45805 | 2200022153 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Silver | |
| Strive 4 Smiles FCC - Type A Home | 45804 | 2210024822 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Tys Daycare FCC - Type A Home | 45804 | 2190020679 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze |
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.
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.