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Licensed Daycare in Taft, Ohio

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Taft?

Statewide averages in Ohio run roughly $920/month for infants and $700/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Taft daycares?

All licensed Ohio centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:14 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Taft typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Taft?

Ohio families can apply for Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) (intake: (866) 886-3537). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

8 licensed daycares in Taft, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Ohio licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$920/mo

Ohio avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Taft

ChildCare Aware reports the Ohio average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Taft 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 overview

Quick 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: 49 kids

ZIP codes covered

45236 4 45213 4

Program types in Taft

Licensed Group Child Care Home

Before & After School Care

1 centers

All Taft licensed centers

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A Head Start

Active Kids Lorain #307

Taft

2 years - 12 years Cap 57

C Before/After School

Columbus Childcare Academy #150

Taft

School Age (5+) Cap 44

C Montessori

Columbus Stepping Stones #168

Taft

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 41

H Group Care

Happy Days Cincinnati Daycare #316

Taft

School Age (5+) Cap 86

L Head Start

Little Genius Cincinnati #334

Taft

2 years - 12 years Cap 43

L Infant Care

Lorain Primrose School #325

Taft

Preschool (2-5) Cap 46

P Montessori

Parma Learning Tree #141

Taft

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 46

P Family Daycare

Parma Rainbow Learning Center #159

Taft

School Age (5+) Cap 30

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Taft, Ohio?

Our directory lists 8 licensed childcare centers in Taft, Ohio, sourced from Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Taft?

Statewide averages in Ohio run roughly $920/month for infants and $700/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Taft daycares?

All licensed Ohio centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:14 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Taft typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Taft?

Ohio families can apply for Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) (intake: (866) 886-3537). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Taft daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.