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The Carousel Center
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Daycares and preschools in Portsmouth, OH
12 licensed programs · 3 with Google ratings
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Head Start
Head Start (Highland): Community Action Organization of Scioto County
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Temple Tots
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CAO Creative Cubs Academy
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Clay Elementary School
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Farley Square Head Start
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Kendall Heights Head Start
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Portsmouth Elementary
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Portsmouth West Head Start
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Roots Child Care Center
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Licensed home daycares in Portsmouth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Keaton FCC - Type A Home | 45662 | 2230028472 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Portsmouth: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has 12 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 11 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 1 home daycare 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. 9 of 12 programs in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
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.