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Licensed Daycare in Mansfield, Ohio

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

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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Mansfield?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$920/mo

Ohio avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Mansfield

ChildCare Aware reports the Ohio average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Mansfield 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: 76 kids

ZIP codes covered

44907 25 44906 5 44903 5 44902 4

Program types in Mansfield

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

2 centers

All Mansfield licensed centers

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C Head Start

Cincinnati Bright Futures Daycare #222

Mansfield

2 years - 12 years Cap 111

C Preschool

Cincinnati Rainbow Learning Center #221

Mansfield

Preschool (2-5) Cap 54

C Montessori

Cincinnati Sunshine Daycare #225

Mansfield

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 65

C Montessori

Columbus Cloud Nine Kids #56

Mansfield

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 76

C Group Care

Columbus Little Angels #59

Mansfield

School Age (5+) Cap 60

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Columbus #60

Mansfield

Preschool (2-5) Cap 62

F Head Start

First Steps Parma #50

Mansfield

2 years - 12 years Cap 78

L Family Daycare

La Petite Academy Parma #47

Mansfield

School Age (5+) Cap 116

L Infant Care

Little Genius Columbus #55

Mansfield

Preschool (2-5) Cap 96

L Family Daycare

Lorain Cloud Nine Kids #216

Mansfield

School Age (5+) Cap 114

L Infant Care

Lorain Panda Kids Academy #213

Mansfield

Preschool (2-5) Cap 109

L Before/After School

Lorain Sunflower Daycare #212

Mansfield

School Age (5+) Cap 19

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Lorain #217

Mansfield

School Age (5+) Cap 101

P Before/After School

Parma Little Scholars #51

Mansfield

School Age (5+) Cap 36

P Licensed Center

Parma Primrose School #46

Mansfield

Infants & Toddlers Cap 50

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Mansfield, Ohio?

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield?

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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Mansfield?

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 Mansfield 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.