Child Care Centers Near You
Child care centers or daycare near you
Finding daycare for your child can be one of the most important decisions you can make – and one of the most stressful services to choose. Trusting your child to a stranger can be a scary prospect, so you want to be as thorough and careful as possible when making a childcare decision. To find a BBB Accredited Child Care Center near you, use the filter to show BBB Accredited Only.
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Blue Stars Academy
Child Care Centers
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- Franklin County, OH
- Columbus, OH
1993 Zettler Center Dr,
Columbus, OH 43223
6725 Karl Rd,
Columbus, OH 43229
Lucky Academy LTD
Child Care Centers, Infant Child Care, Education ...
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
He stated his service area was the 43204 zip code
77 N Wilson Rd,
Columbus, OH 43204
Lucky Academy West
Child Care Centers, Infant Child Care, Education ...
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
zip code 43204
454 Industrial Rd,
Columbus, OH 43228
Perkins Playhouse & Learning
Child Care Centers, Child Care Services
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- Columbus, OH
1700 Courtright Rd,
Columbus, OH 43227-3333
Balanced Family Academy of New Albany
Child Care Centers
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- New Albany, OH
1075 E Johnstown Rd,
Gahanna, OH 43230
4595 Morse Rd,
Gahanna, OH 43230
Brightside Academy Ohio - Cleveland
Child Care Centers
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- Franklin County, OH
1977 Cleveland Ave,
Columbus, OH 43211-2568
Asli Child Care Learning, LLC
Child Care Centers
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- Franklin County, OH
2353 Ehring Road,
Columbus, OH 43211
Giggles and Blessings Learning Center LLC
Child Care Centers, Infant Child Care
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- Columbus, OH
1474 Cleveland Ave,
Columbus, OH 43211-2742
Riverside Education Center
Child Care Centers
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- Franklin County, OH
3366 Olentangy River Rd,
Columbus, OH 43202
Balanced Family Academy of Clintonville
Child Care Centers
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- Columbus, OH
3100 N High St,
Columbus, OH 43202
Balanced Family Academy of Clintonville
Child Care Centers
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- Columbus, OH
25 East California Ave.,
Columbus, OH 43202
Mock University for Children
Child Care Centers, Education
Service Area
Serving the following areas:
- Franklin County, OH
1911 Oakland Park Ave C/O Located Inside The First Church of Christ,
Columbus, OH 43224-3630
67 W 4th Ave,
Columbus, OH 43201-3212
Related child care/daycare information
There are many options to think about when it comes to daycare. There are centers that are run by companies and function like a school. There are childcare services run out of a provider’s home. And there may be in-school services at your local elementary school.
Location
One of the first things to consider is location. Can you find a daycare center near your home or work? This will help make pickups and drop-offs more convenient. It will also make it easier if you need to hurry in for an emergency.
Other things to consider when looking for childcare, daycare, infant care, or preschool:
Hours. Make sure the hours work with your schedule so there is coverage for your child when you need it.
Costs. When looking into the costs of childcare services, make sure you ask about any extras. This could include charges for food or fees if you are late to pick up your child at the end of the day.
Certifications. What certifications do the workers at the daycare center have? Are they members of national organizations that hold providers accountable? Are they trained in first aid?
Class size. How many children are taken care of at the center? What is the ratio of adults to children? How much room do the children have to play?
Monitoring. What monitoring is available to you? Are there cameras you can access online to see your child? Do the cchildcareproviders take photos at regular intervals to send to you? Are you allowed to come by whenever you want to see how your child is doing?
A good way to get started finding childcare near you is to ask friends or neighbors for their recommendations. You can also ask teachers at your local schools or your child’s doctor.
Be sure to check BBB.org for reviews and complaints when you have a few centers you are considering.
Before you make any final decisions, ask if you can observe for part of a day so you can see how the staff interacts with the children. You may also want to stop by unannounced to see what the center is like when they’re not expecting parents.
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