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Licensed Daycare in Toledo, Ohio

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

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 Toledo 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 Toledo typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Toledo?

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 Toledo

ChildCare Aware reports the Ohio average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Toledo 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: 64 kids

ZIP codes covered

43617 10 43615 8 43614 6 43612 6 43606 6 43604 6 43620 5 43610 5

Program types in Toledo

Licensed Family Daycare Home

Licensed Group Child Care Home

8 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

8 centers

All Toledo licensed centers

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C Before/After School

Cleveland Children's Place #68

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 80

C Group Care

Cleveland Discovery Preschool #73

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 38

C Family Daycare

Cleveland Early Learning Center #64

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 64

C Infant Care

Cleveland Kids First Academy #61

Toledo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 26

C Montessori

Cleveland KinderCare #70

Toledo

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 58

C Group Care

Cleveland Little Stars Daycare #57

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 45

C Preschool

Cleveland Stepping Stones #74

Toledo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 70

C Montessori

Cleveland Sunshine Daycare #62

Toledo

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 104

E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Youngstown #57

Toledo

School Age (5+) Cap 50

F Head Start

First Steps Akron #228

Toledo

2 years - 12 years Cap 58

F Head Start

First Steps Cleveland #75

Toledo

2 years - 12 years Cap 58

G Head Start

Growing Minds Cleveland #67

Toledo

2 years - 12 years Cap 65

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Springfield #227

Toledo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 114

H Infant Care

Happy Days Akron Daycare #222

Toledo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 112

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Akron #236

Toledo

2 years - 12 years Cap 104

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Toledo, Ohio?

Our directory lists 64 licensed childcare centers in Toledo, 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 Toledo?

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 Toledo 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 Toledo typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Toledo?

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 Toledo 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.