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Daycares and preschools in Westerville, OH

58 licensed programs · median published tuition $854 a month · 28 with Google ratings

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Home daycare

Star Kids Childcare

Westerville · 43081 · 4.8 (20 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingGold
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Bronze
Daycare center

BrightPath Active Learning

Westerville · 43082 · 5.0 (7 on Google)
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingBronze
  • Nature-based
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Silver
Daycare center

Westerville Learning Center

Westerville · 43081 · 4.6 (19 on Google)
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingSilver
  • Meals included
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Gold
Daycare center

YWCA (799 E Walnut St)

Westerville · 43081 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingGold
  • Step Up to Quality accredited
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CDLC Early Learning, LLC, Westerville
Daycare center

CDLC Early Learning, LLC

Westerville · 43082 · 4.4 (41 on Google)
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State quality ratingNot rated
  • Academic
  • Spanish spoken
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Gold
Daycare center

Central College Preschool

Westerville · 43081 · 4.2 (5 on Google)
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingGold
  • Faith-based
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The Learning Academy, WestervilleBronze
Daycare center

The Learning Academy

Westerville · 43081 · 4.3 (35 on Google)
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State quality ratingBronze
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Daycare center

YWCA Kids Place

Westerville · 43081 · 3.5 (2 on Google)
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State quality ratingGold
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Gold
Home daycare

Rainbow ChildCare

Westerville · 43081 · 4.0 (8 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingGold
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Licensed home daycares in Westerville

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
Compass Early Learning LLC
FCC - Type B Home + FCC - Type A Home
430812240031346, 2250032827Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot rated
Cookies Childcare
FCC - Type A Home
430812220027230Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageGold
Kiddycloud Childcare
FCC - Type B Home
430812230028355Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageGold
Rainbow2 Childcare
FCC - Type A Home
430812230028368Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageGold
Small Adventure Daycare
FCC - Type B Home
430812250031556Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot rated
Stardust Wishes Learn & Play
FCC - Type B Home
430812220026569Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNR

Before and after school programs in Westerville

These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.

Licensed nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesStep Up To QualitySubsidy
Cornerstone Academy Community School
School Age Child Care
430811000019062Not listedNot listedNot rated

Childcare in Westerville: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Westerville?

Westerville has 58 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 49 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 8 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.

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. 34 of 58 programs in Westerville hold a rating.

What does daycare cost in Westerville?

3 programs in the Westerville area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $854 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 Westerville?

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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Nearby cities

Source: Child Care Facilities layer, Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.