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The Nest Schools Amherst
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Daycares and preschools in Lorain, OH
52 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,066 a month · 15 with Google ratings
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FUNdamental Learning Center
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Gold
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Little Lighthouse Learning Center
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Dare To Dream Learning Academy
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Ms. Hunter's Precious Angels Child Care Center
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Jump at the Sun Early Learning
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State quality ratingGold
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LITTLE HEARTS LEARNING CHILDCARE CENTER
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State quality ratingGold
GoldDaycare center
Little People's Palace
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State quality ratingGold
GoldDaycare center
Horizon Education Centers: East Lorain
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Bronze
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TowerEducation
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Neighborhood Alliance
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State quality ratingGold
GoldDaycare center
Horizon Education Centers: Southside Lorain
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Admiral King Elementary School
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State quality ratingGold
Bronze
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Bubbles Child Enrichment Center 2
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State quality ratingBronze
Bronze
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Dare To Dream School Age
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Fairfield Education Centers - Broadway
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Frank Jacinto Elementary
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Garfield Elementary School
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Hawthorne Elementary School
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Helen Steiner Rice ES
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Helping Hands Childcare and Wellness
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Horizon Education Centers: Lorain Community Afterschool Care and Preschool Programs
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Horizon Science Academy Lorain
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Kids R Us CHILD CARE
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Licensed home daycares in Lorain
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Babies FCC - Type B Home | 44052 | 2190020782 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Caterpillars 2 Butterflies Early Learning Center FCC - Type B Home | 44052 | 2180018957 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Diane's Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 44052 | 2230028370 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Divine Royalty Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 44052 | 2250032886 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Dreamers Home Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 44052 | 2180018709 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | NR | |
| Helping Keep Hearts Beating Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 44055 | 2210023919 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Indi's Butterflies Blossom Childcare FCC - Type B Home | 44055 | 2230028001 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Jeanette's Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 44055 | 2180018095 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Joanna's Home FCC - Type B Home | 44055 | 2250032640 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Lillian Ortiz FCC - Type B Home | 44052 | 2230029156 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Little Bobo's Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 44052 | 2250031886 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Otero's Little Bumblebee Daycare FCC - Type B Home | 44055 | 2230028720 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Shyleena's Tiny Hearts FCC - Type B Home | 44055 | 2200021387 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Bronze | |
| Unique ways of learning FCC - Type B Home | 44055 | 2240029717 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Lorain: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Lorain?
Lorain has 52 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 38 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 14 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 52 programs in Lorain hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Lorain?
3 programs in the Lorain 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 Lorain?
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.