Daycare centers in Pataskala, OH
16 licensed programs · median published tuition $368 a month · 5 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
BronzeChildtime of Pataskala
YMCA Child Care Center-Pataskala
World of Wonderment Child Development programs (99 Oak Meadow)
Lasting Impressions
Leads Head Start Pataskala
Liberty Christian Academy Preschool
Licking County Family YMCA Day Camp -Pataskala
Milestones Learning Center
Pathfinders Preschool (6507 Summit Road SW)
Tri-Village Christian Academy
World of Wonderment CDC Etna
World of Wonderment Child Development Center
Over the Rainbow Childrens Center
Pathfinders Preschool (6507 Summit Rd.)
World of Wonderment Child Development programs (927-B South St.)
Childcare in Pataskala: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Pataskala?
Pataskala has 16 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 16 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 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. 11 of 16 programs in Pataskala hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Pataskala?
3 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $368 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 Pataskala?
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.
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.