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Grandmas Owl House Daycare

5.0

100% recommend !!! Ms Renee is amazing with my girls . Had a horrible experience prior to her and my girls and I could not be happier to have found her. Words can't express how grateful we are to have found her .

- Laura J

Rimaj Childcare Center

5.0

Chayla was an amazing caregiver to my 4 year old. From the moment my daughter walked in her home, her attention was placed on making her feel comfortable with a new atmosphere. She was mentioned to me by my colleague who used her services before in an emergency. So we decided to give her a try. She...

- Ashley W

Carol's Child Care

5.0

Carol helped me raise both of my girls. She is absolutely amazing! My both of my girls started with her at 3 months old. She treats her babysitting kids like they are her own. She is kind, caring, and compassionate. You can tell she has been babysitting for a long time and is very good at it. I...

- Megan W

Balanced Family Academy

5.0

Wonderful day care, pre-school, and kindergarden. Our children have been attending since they opened and it continues to be great facility. Caring teachers and staff, healthy food and good curriculum based learning.

- Sarah L

Tasha Bee's Kids

5.0

If you are looking for reliable, academic-focused, loving childcare, LOOK NO FURTHER!! We have been clients of Mrs. Tasha's for just over a year now, and I can't say enough wonderful things about her! Our daughter started with her as a two year old when we moved to Columbus, and Mrs. Tasha quickly...

- Kali G

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Milo Learning Center

1993 Zettler Center Dr, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $173/wk

Milo Learning Center is located in south west Columbus, Ohio. We are a affordable center dedicated to safely caring for your child while your away. Our center accepts children from 6 weeks to 12 years in age. We do drop and pick kids up from school, assist them with homework and etc..

YMCA Hilltop Educare Center

YMCA Hilltop Educare Center

1952 W Broad Street, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $173/wk

The YMCA Hilltop Educare Center exists for the purpose of providing an educational childcare environment for children. Our collective spirit is characterized by Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in an affirming, nurturing environment. We are supportive of each individual child as we...

Margaret's Daycare

158 Dakota Ave, Columbus, OH

Starting at $11/hr

24 Hour care fun, loving, caring, professional, environment, providing healthy balance meals. Over 25 years experience through job and Family Service. Caring for 3 months to 10 year old children, $15/hr.

City Kids Daycare Downtown

274 Marconi Blvd, Columbus, OH

Starting at $236/wk

City Kids Daycare Downtown is a licensed child care center located at 274 Marconi Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio. The daycare was established in 1989 to help busy parents afford quality childcare. it provides a safe environment filled with fun, enriching learning activities for children ages 6 weeks to 6...

Family Traditions Child Care, Ltd.

684 S. Cassingham Rd., Bexley, OH

Costimate: $159/wk

Our Mission... "To provide convenient and flexible child care that offers love, support, fun, and education to inspire children's lives; To provide parent's with the assurance that their children are in a safe, responsible, loving, and high-quality program." ... Providing convenient...

Riverside Education Center

3366 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH

Costimate: $164/wk

Our teachers love children! We serve families with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. We provide nutritional breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack for your child. We are also part of Ohio's Step Up to Quality program. Our preschool is a Headstart certified classroom. Our hours are 6am to 6pm...

Grandmas Owl House Daycare

Grandmas Owl House Daycare

5116 Bixford Ave, Canal Winchester, OH

Starting at $40/day

5.0

(3)

While we are a small in home daycare we pride ourselves on ensuring that your child receive all the benefits that going to a large private daycare provides and that they develop the close bonds that being part of a small child care family offers and make lasting friendships. School age children...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We love Grandma's Owl House Daycare. Renee is amazing. Our son asks to go, even on the weekends. He sees it as his second home. He can be very stubborn, but Renee is very patient and kind with him. I have no worries when he is there. They have preschool time, and...

Heather W


Rimaj Childcare Center

Rimaj Childcare Center

4610 Weatherford Ln, Columbus, OH

Starting at $110/wk

5.0

(1)

Offering spots for ages 6 weeks - 5 years Chayla Pleasant has been working with children and providing a nurturing and safe environment for over 5 years. As a previous Assistant Director in childcare and a mother I understand the importance of receiving quality childcare that is flexible as well....

Recent review:

5.0
Chayla was an amazing caregiver to my 4 year old. From the moment my daughter walked in her home, her attention was placed on making her feel comfortable with a new atmosphere. She was mentioned to me by my colleague who used her services before in an emergency....

Ashley W


Carol's Child Care

Carol's Child Care

8281 Priestley Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH

Costimate: $161/wk

4.9

(7)

I have been providing childcare in my home for 13 years and I love what I do. Stable, Married with Children and Grandchildren. Experienced, young at heart, loves to get down on the floor and play with the kids. Watched infants, premature infants, twins and triplets. Non-smoker, first aid certified...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Great sitter! Children and their families become "family" to Carol. Carol has years of child care experience. I spent years with Carol coaching children. She gives 100% of herself and truly loves what she does. This will truly be your child's second home! I have...

Cherie L


Little Nations Home Daycare

7607 Ruby Pearl Place, Canal Winchester, OH

Starting at $8/hr

5.0

(1)

Little Nations is a Christian based home daycare registered under Ohio Job and family. Little Nations was established to provide quality and loving care for children 6weeks -12years of age. We recognize the importance of balanced growth, the program provides opportunities for mental, physical, and...

Balanced Family Academy

Balanced Family Academy

5150 Reed Rd, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $200/wk

4.0

(6)

Balanced Family Academy is a new concept in childcare. At the heart of our vision, is a commitment to providing the highest quality care that supports the development of the whole child - cognitive, emotional, and physical. That means in addition to a high-quality curriculum, children get wholesome...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Wonderful day care, pre-school, and kindergarden. Our children have been attending since they opened and it continues to be great facility. Caring teachers and staff, healthy food and good curriculum based learning.

Sarah L


Tasha Bee's Kids

Tasha Bee's Kids

2244 Hughey Square Court, Reynoldsburg, OH

Starting at $150/wk

5.0

(1)

I have over 15 years of experience of caring for children, with 7 years of business experience of caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I am 38 years of age and a newly resident of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. I have been providing in home private childcare for 7 years where I have cared for...

Recent review:

5.0
If you are looking for reliable, academic-focused, loving childcare, LOOK NO FURTHER!! We have been clients of Mrs. Tasha's for just over a year now, and I can't say enough wonderful things about her! Our daughter started with her as a two year old when we moved to...

Kali G


The Jones School

The Jones School

6549 E. Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH

Costimate: $166/wk

5.0

(1)

The Jones School is an organization that was created to bridge the educational gap between daycare, pre-school/ pre-k and Kindergarten. The Jones School was created to provide children with the foundation that will give them the essential tools necessary to succeed on their path to academic...

Recent review:

5.0
We have just enrolled our first child in The Jones School and the staff was great. They were friendly and welcoming. The Owner is a Veteran which was a plus for me.

Mark J


The Giggle Box

The Giggle Box

3192 Wendover Ct., Columbus, OH

Starting at $90/wk

5.0

(1)

A loving and fun in home daycare/preschool is looking for new friends (age 2 mon- 4 years) to add to our daycare family! We offer: - A safe,loving,fun and educational preschool environment - Smoke free home - All meals/snacks and activities are included...

Recent review:

5.0
This woman is a Pro! Flexible, affordable, and secure. She's located in a great neighborhood. Never had any problems with her. Kind, understanding and patient. I tip my het to this lady who can watch kids first and second shift hours when these other at home day...

Jessica O


Sylvia's Home Away From Home

Sylvia's Home Away From Home

7866 Fairfax Loop Dr, Blacklick, OH

Starting at $135/hr

5.0

(1)

I offer a Home Away From Home to your child while you work. We keep busy by utilizing mother goose Time curriculum and of course keeping Mom and Dad updated with lots of pictures through DailyConnect, an app that gives you around the clock information of what s going on while you work. I have a...

Recent review:

5.0
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. It really is a home away from home. We can send our son every day knowing that he's not only having fun with friends, but learning and really being cared for in every possible way. Sylvia is organized, thoughtful,...

Sara


Spoil Me Smart

Spoil Me Smart

3017 Perinton Place, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $165/wk

Looking for preschool fun and learning? We are so excited to host our Christian homeschooling program! Field trips, friends, overnight camping, water days, and of course learning with our licensed teacher, Mrs. Aramis. What will your preschooler do this year? We offer the best education for your...

Kimberlees Kiddie College

Kimberlees Kiddie College

7889 Refugee Rd, Pickerington, OH

Costimate: $183/wk

2.3

(3)

We have openings for infants up to 10 years old. We also offer pre-school, b4 and after school program, summer camp. We are open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. All meals are on site. We have registered for our first star for step up to quality! find us on FB and Instagram and give us a like and...

Recent review:

5.0
I am very confident the other review on this daycare is done in spite by a daycare owner who has recently lost half of her staff and customers to KKC. It is not an accurate review. The people here are wonderful, very caring and genuinely worried about the safety...

Bec


Newberry After School Care

Newberry After School Care

466 Chase Road, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $248/wk

Newberry After School Care-An emphasis on your child's intellectual, emotional and physical development. I have over thirty years of experience of educating and caring for children. From Assistant Director for the after school program in Worthington public schools and the YMCA before and after...

God's Glory Keepers

2866 NoeBixby Rd., Columbus, OH

Costimate: $165/wk

Open from 8:30am-6:00pm If you need earlier or later it will be a $10 fee Monday- Friday Ages 6 weeks - 3 years old Meals are provided If you would like to pack that's fine too I will be taking drop-ins, let me know ahead of time. $45 per child I have a couple kids already (the girl...

AwesomeBabysitting

Royal Gold Dr., Columbus, OH

Costimate: $162/wk

Our business is a safe business where we make sure your child has fun and gets cared for even when there sick. We also provide food and snacks for your child and make sure they're learning a lot.

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Drop-in child care is care that works with your schedule.

Drop-in child care can be an invaluable tool for parents to use when they need a few hours of flexibility or respite. Drop-in care centers provide safe,...

Drop-in child care can be an invaluable tool for parents to use when they need a few hours of flexibility or respite. Drop-in care centers provide safe, supervised environments staffed by experienced caregivers, in which children and toddlers can spend time while their parents are either working or just taking a little break. Drop-in care makes it possible for parents to run errands and attend appointments without having to scramble to arrange one-off child care arrangements.

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