Licensed Daycare in Cleveland, Ohio
51 licensed daycares in Cleveland, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Ohio licensing records.
Childcare costs in Cleveland
ChildCare Aware reports the Ohio average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Cleveland vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Ohio families may also qualify for Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) (intake: (866) 886-3537).
Full Ohio licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:14
- Avg capacity
- 65 kids
All Cleveland licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Cleveland Childcare Academy #266
Cleveland
Cleveland Smart Start Academy #258
Cleveland
Dayton Early Learning Center #86
Cleveland
La Petite Academy Youngstown #247
Cleveland
Youngstown Cloud Nine Kids #263
Cleveland
Youngstown Playhouse Academy #271
Cleveland
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