Warren, OH · Trumbull · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Warren, Ohio

Warren earned the nickname "Lampville, USA" after Packard Electric, founded here by brothers James Ward and William Doud Packard, installed the nation's first incandescent electric street lights in 1911—a milestone that transformed the city into a beacon of industrial innovation. Beyond lighting the nation's streets, Warren became a steel town of national significance when Trumbull Steel opened in 1906 as Trumbull County's first integrated steelworks, eventually employing thousands at its peak. The city's industrial legacy reflects a century of American manufacturing, from electrical components to tools that equipped the nation's builders. We analyzed all 25 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Warren, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
Children'S Rehabilitation Center / Kids Garden
885 Howland-Wilson Rd Ne, Warren, OH 44484
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — 5-Star Award Winner; recognized quality program
  • On-site physical, occupational, and speech/language therapy — unique asset for children with developmental needs
  • Experienced certified/degreed teaching staff with focused small-group and individual attention
  • Serves children ages 6 weeks through 5 years including children with special needs and their siblings
  • Handicapped accessible with indoor and outdoor playground areas; flexible scheduling Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm

Considerations

    2
    Eagles Christian Preschool
    609 North Park, Warren, OH 44483
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.8/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    8
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    8
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • Part of multi-location non-profit established 1998; Gold SUTQ rated
    • Includes meals, bus transportation, and before/after school care
    • Staff praised for involvement in children's learning and development
    • Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years; 6:00am - 7:00pm schedule

    Considerations

      3
      Wonder Zone
      151 Center Street West, Warren, OH 44481
      ★ 5 (6 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.7/ 10
      Safety
      7
      Curriculum
      8
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      8
      Mgmt
      8
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Perfect 5-star Google rating (6 reviews)
      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated
      • Ohio-licensed childcare center

      Considerations

        4
        The Learning Express Preschool Inc
        1995 Coit Drive, Warren, OH 44485
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Gold
        6.4/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        8
        Compassion
        7
        Mgmt
        8
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Yelp 5.0 stars (1 review); 88% Facebook recommendation from 12 reviews
        • Play-based developmental program designed to build foundation for lifelong learning
        • Gold SUTQ rated; safe, nurturing, and supportive environment
        • Accepts PFCC vouchers

        Considerations

          5
          Precious Times Ltd
          657 N Park Ave, Warren, OH 44483
          ★ 3.3 (8 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: Gold
          6.3/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          8
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          6
          Teachers
          8
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          8
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Gold SUTQ rated; accepts PFCC vouchers
          • Located at 657 N Park Ave, Warren; open year-round
          • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the Trumbull County community

          Considerations

            6
            Second Baptist Church Preschool Center
            1510 Main Ave Sw, Warren, OH 44483
            ★ 4.7 (8 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
            SUTQ: Silver
            6.3/ 10
            Safety
            5
            Curriculum
            7
            Art/Music
            5
            Infant care
            5
            K-ready
            6
            Teachers
            7
            Compassion
            8
            Mgmt
            7
            Culture
            7
            Class sizes
            0
            Extracurriculars
            6

            Strengths

            • 4.7-star Google rating (8 reviews)
            • Faith-based nurturing environment
            • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated
            • Ohio-licensed childcare center

            Considerations

              7
              Wee Care Day Care And Learning Centre
              1145 Niles Cortland Rd Nw, Warren, OH 44484
              ★ 2.7 (13 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
              SUTQ: Gold
              6.3/ 10
              Safety
              5
              Curriculum
              8
              Art/Music
              5
              Infant care
              5
              K-ready
              6
              Teachers
              8
              Compassion
              6
              Mgmt
              8
              Culture
              6
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              6

              Strengths

              • Gold SUTQ rated; part of 5-location Mahoning Valley network
              • 1:3 ratio for infants; certified and degreed teachers
              • Flexible scheduling: weekly, full-day, part-day, and hourly rates
              • Accepts PFCC vouchers

              Considerations

              • 2.7-star Google rating (13 reviews) — below average parent satisfaction
              8
              Sunny Days Eclc At St. Rose
              61 E Main St, Girard, OH 44420
              ★ 4.3 (1 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
              SUTQ: Gold
              6.3/ 10
              Safety
              5
              Curriculum
              8
              Art/Music
              5
              Infant care
              5
              K-ready
              6
              Teachers
              8
              Compassion
              6
              Mgmt
              8
              Culture
              6
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              6

              Strengths

              • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
              • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
              • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

              Considerations

                9
                Howland United Methodist Christian Preschool
                730 Howland Wilson Rd N.E., Warren, OH 44484
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: NR
                6.2/ 10
                Safety
                5
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                6
                Infant care
                5
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                8
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                7
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • 100% recommendation rating from 13 Facebook reviews — strong community endorsement
                • Faith-based Christian curriculum covering social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual development for ages 3-5
                • Daily circle time, dedicated music teacher, and weekly whole-school worship — enriched program structure
                • Play-based philosophy: children learn through structured, purposeful play
                • All-Day Pre-K option available 4 days/week (Mon-Thu, 9:00am-3:15pm)

                Considerations

                • No formal SUTQ quality rating — state program quality not independently benchmarked
                • Preschool-only (ages 3-5); does not serve infants or toddlers
                10
                Kiddie Daycare And Preschool-Howland
                3990 North River Road, Warren, OH 44484
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: Silver
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                5
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                5
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                7
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                7
                Culture
                7
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Silver SUTQ rated; Christian atmosphere emphasizing care and early learning excellence
                • Staff trained in CPR, first aid, child abuse prevention, and communicable disease protocols
                • Accepts PFCC vouchers; located in Howland area of Warren

                Considerations

                  11
                  Kidz By The Riverside, Inc
                  421 Main Ave Sw, Warren, OH 44481
                  ★ 4.4 (16 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
                  SUTQ: Silver
                  6.1/ 10
                  Safety
                  5
                  Curriculum
                  7
                  Art/Music
                  5
                  Infant care
                  5
                  K-ready
                  6
                  Teachers
                  7
                  Compassion
                  7
                  Mgmt
                  7
                  Culture
                  6
                  Class sizes
                  0
                  Extracurriculars
                  6

                  Strengths

                  • 4.4-star Google rating (16 reviews)
                  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated
                  • Ohio-licensed childcare center

                  Considerations

                    12
                    Howland Community Church Preschool, Llc
                    198 Niles Cortland Rd. Se, Warren, OH 44484
                    Licensed Child Care Center
                    SUTQ: Bronze
                    6.0/ 10
                    Safety
                    5
                    Curriculum
                    6
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    5
                    K-ready
                    7
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    8
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • 100% recommendation rate from 11 Facebook reviews
                    • Bronze SUTQ rated; staff of 4 teachers plus music teacher; warm home-like environment
                    • Kindergarten readiness focus; 84 children enrolled with max 110
                    • Accepts PFCC vouchers; three mornings and four afternoons per week

                    Considerations

                      13
                      Kids First Childcare Center
                      200 N. Market Street, Girard, OH 44420
                      ★ 3.7 (18 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
                      SUTQ: Silver
                      6.0/ 10
                      Safety
                      5
                      Curriculum
                      7
                      Art/Music
                      5
                      Infant care
                      5
                      K-ready
                      6
                      Teachers
                      7
                      Compassion
                      6
                      Mgmt
                      7
                      Culture
                      6
                      Class sizes
                      0
                      Extracurriculars
                      6

                      Strengths

                      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — recognized quality program
                      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
                      • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

                      Considerations

                        14
                        A Sense Of Wonder Early Care & Education Program Llc
                        8942 E. Market Street, Warren, OH 44484
                        ★ 4.6 (10 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
                        SUTQ: Bronze
                        5.9/ 10
                        Safety
                        5
                        Curriculum
                        7
                        Art/Music
                        5
                        Infant care
                        5
                        K-ready
                        6
                        Teachers
                        6
                        Compassion
                        7
                        Mgmt
                        6
                        Culture
                        6
                        Class sizes
                        0
                        Extracurriculars
                        6

                        Strengths

                        • 4.6-star Google rating (10 reviews)
                        • Play-based learning in language arts, science, math, and social studies
                        • Hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities
                        • Ohio-licensed childcare center

                        Considerations

                          15
                          Champion Day School, Inc.
                          6270 Mahoning Ave Nw, Warren, OH 44481
                          ★ 4    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
                          SUTQ: Bronze
                          5.8/ 10
                          Safety
                          5
                          Curriculum
                          7
                          Art/Music
                          5
                          Infant care
                          5
                          K-ready
                          6
                          Teachers
                          6
                          Compassion
                          6
                          Mgmt
                          6
                          Culture
                          6
                          Class sizes
                          0
                          Extracurriculars
                          6

                          Strengths

                          • 4.0-star Google rating
                          • Child-centered play-based environment fostering creativity and imagination
                          • Ohio-licensed childcare center

                          Considerations

                            16
                            Believers Early Learning Center
                            2577 Schenley Ave Ne, Warren, OH 44483
                            ★ 4 (5 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
                            SUTQ: NR
                            5.6/ 10
                            Safety
                            5
                            Curriculum
                            6
                            Art/Music
                            5
                            Infant care
                            5
                            K-ready
                            5
                            Teachers
                            6
                            Compassion
                            6
                            Mgmt
                            6
                            Culture
                            6
                            Class sizes
                            0
                            Extracurriculars
                            6

                            Strengths

                            • 4.0-star Google rating (5 reviews)
                            • Faith-based daycare and preschool
                            • Ohio-licensed childcare center

                            Considerations

                              17
                              Children'S Rainbow Preschool
                              3217 Surrey Rd Se, Warren, OH 44484
                              ★ 5 (3 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
                              SUTQ: NR
                              5.6/ 10
                              Safety
                              5
                              Curriculum
                              6
                              Art/Music
                              5
                              Infant care
                              5
                              K-ready
                              5
                              Teachers
                              6
                              Compassion
                              6
                              Mgmt
                              6
                              Culture
                              6
                              Class sizes
                              0
                              Extracurriculars
                              6

                              Strengths

                              • Perfect 5-star Google rating (3 reviews)
                              • Ohio-licensed childcare center

                              Considerations

                                18
                                Chickadee Pre-School
                                256 Mahoning Ave Nw, Warren, OH 44483
                                Licensed Child Care Center
                                SUTQ: Bronze
                                5.5/ 10
                                Safety
                                5
                                Curriculum
                                6
                                Art/Music
                                5
                                Infant care
                                5
                                K-ready
                                6
                                Teachers
                                6
                                Compassion
                                6
                                Mgmt
                                5
                                Culture
                                5
                                Class sizes
                                0
                                Extracurriculars
                                6

                                Strengths

                                • Nature-based, play-based curriculum — described as the only nature-focused preschool in Trumbull County
                                • Non-profit preschool honoring childhood through play and connection to nature
                                • Ohio Step Up To Quality: Bronze rated; Ohio-licensed
                                • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                                Considerations

                                • Part-day schedule only (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday) — not suitable for full-time working parents
                                19
                                Kiddie Daycare & Preschool Champion Llc
                                5033 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren, OH 44483
                                Licensed Child Care Center
                                SUTQ: Bronze
                                5.5/ 10
                                Safety
                                5
                                Curriculum
                                6
                                Art/Music
                                5
                                Infant care
                                5
                                K-ready
                                6
                                Teachers
                                6
                                Compassion
                                6
                                Mgmt
                                5
                                Culture
                                5
                                Class sizes
                                0
                                Extracurriculars
                                6

                                Strengths

                                • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
                                • Christian environment emphasizing fundamentals; capacity of 76 children
                                • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
                                • Ohio-licensed childcare center in the Champion/Warren area

                                Considerations

                                  20
                                  Alta Head Start Jefferson
                                  1543 Tod Ave., Warren, OH 44485
                                  Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
                                  SUTQ: NR
                                  5.4/ 10
                                  Safety
                                  5
                                  Curriculum
                                  6
                                  Art/Music
                                  5
                                  Infant care
                                  5
                                  K-ready
                                  5
                                  Teachers
                                  6
                                  Compassion
                                  6
                                  Mgmt
                                  5
                                  Culture
                                  5
                                  Class sizes
                                  0
                                  Extracurriculars
                                  6

                                  Strengths

                                  • Federally funded Head Start program — free to qualifying low-income families, ages birth to 5
                                  • Majority of lead teachers hold Bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education — above federal minimum
                                  • Alta Head Start CLASS scores above national average across all categories
                                  • Comprehensive wraparound services: physicals, dental, vision screenings, free meals, behavioral health support
                                  • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving Trumbull County families

                                  Considerations

                                    21
                                    Alta Head Start Monroe
                                    261 Monroe St. Nw, Warren, OH 44483
                                    Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
                                    SUTQ: NR
                                    5.4/ 10
                                    Safety
                                    5
                                    Curriculum
                                    6
                                    Art/Music
                                    5
                                    Infant care
                                    5
                                    K-ready
                                    5
                                    Teachers
                                    6
                                    Compassion
                                    6
                                    Mgmt
                                    5
                                    Culture
                                    5
                                    Class sizes
                                    0
                                    Extracurriculars
                                    6

                                    Strengths

                                    • Federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start — free to qualifying low-income families, ages birth to 5
                                    • Majority of lead teachers hold Bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education
                                    • Alta Head Start CLASS scores above national average across all categories
                                    • Comprehensive services: physicals, dental, vision screenings, free meals, and behavioral health support
                                    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving Trumbull County families

                                    Considerations

                                      22
                                      Alta Head Start Warren Wilard
                                      2020 Willard Ave. Se, Warren, OH 44484
                                      Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
                                      SUTQ: NR
                                      5.4/ 10
                                      Safety
                                      5
                                      Curriculum
                                      6
                                      Art/Music
                                      5
                                      Infant care
                                      5
                                      K-ready
                                      5
                                      Teachers
                                      6
                                      Compassion
                                      6
                                      Mgmt
                                      5
                                      Culture
                                      5
                                      Class sizes
                                      0
                                      Extracurriculars
                                      6

                                      Strengths

                                      • Federally funded Head Start program — free to qualifying low-income families, ages birth to 5
                                      • Majority of lead teachers hold Bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education
                                      • Alta Head Start CLASS scores above national average across all categories
                                      • Comprehensive services: physicals, dental, vision screenings, free meals, and behavioral health support
                                      • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving Trumbull County families

                                      Considerations

                                        23
                                        Alta Head Start St. Pauls
                                        2860 E Market St, Warren, OH 44483
                                        Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
                                        SUTQ: NR
                                        5.4/ 10
                                        Safety
                                        5
                                        Curriculum
                                        6
                                        Art/Music
                                        5
                                        Infant care
                                        5
                                        K-ready
                                        5
                                        Teachers
                                        6
                                        Compassion
                                        6
                                        Mgmt
                                        5
                                        Culture
                                        5
                                        Class sizes
                                        0
                                        Extracurriculars
                                        6

                                        Strengths

                                        • Federally funded Head Start program — free to qualifying low-income families, ages birth to 5
                                        • Majority of lead teachers hold Bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education
                                        • Alta Head Start CLASS scores above national average across all categories
                                        • Comprehensive services: physicals, dental, vision screenings, free meals, and behavioral health support
                                        • Located at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2860 E Market St, Warren; phone 330-750-7133

                                        Considerations

                                          24
                                          Shining Stars Preschool & Daycare Llc
                                          2627 Atlantic St Ne, Warren, OH 44483
                                          Licensed Child Care Center
                                          SUTQ: NR
                                          5.4/ 10
                                          Safety
                                          5
                                          Curriculum
                                          6
                                          Art/Music
                                          5
                                          Infant care
                                          5
                                          K-ready
                                          5
                                          Teachers
                                          6
                                          Compassion
                                          6
                                          Mgmt
                                          5
                                          Culture
                                          5
                                          Class sizes
                                          0
                                          Extracurriculars
                                          6

                                          Strengths

                                          • Play-based curriculum designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and social skills
                                          • Individual attention tailored to each child's unique needs; small class sizes
                                          • Indoor and outdoor play spaces; healthy meals provided
                                          • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the Warren community

                                          Considerations

                                          • No SUTQ quality rating achieved — program quality not independently validated by state
                                          • Newly opened center with limited operating history
                                          25
                                          Cuddle, Hugs & Kisses
                                          140 Elm Rd Ne, Warren, OH 44481
                                          Licensed Child Care Center
                                          SUTQ: NR
                                          5.3/ 10
                                          Safety
                                          5
                                          Curriculum
                                          6
                                          Art/Music
                                          5
                                          Infant care
                                          5
                                          K-ready
                                          5
                                          Teachers
                                          6
                                          Compassion
                                          5
                                          Mgmt
                                          5
                                          Culture
                                          5
                                          Class sizes
                                          0
                                          Extracurriculars
                                          6

                                          Strengths

                                          • Large capacity of 62 children; serves infants through school age
                                          • Early opening at 4:30 AM — accommodates families with non-traditional work schedules
                                          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
                                          • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the Warren community

                                          Considerations

                                          • No SUTQ quality rating achieved — program quality not independently validated by state
                                          26
                                          Tots To Young Adults, Inc.
                                          725 Elm Road Ne, Warren, OH 44483
                                          Licensed Child Care Center
                                          SUTQ: Bronze
                                          5.2/ 10
                                          Safety
                                          4
                                          Curriculum
                                          6
                                          Art/Music
                                          5
                                          Infant care
                                          5
                                          K-ready
                                          6
                                          Teachers
                                          6
                                          Compassion
                                          5
                                          Mgmt
                                          4
                                          Culture
                                          5
                                          Class sizes
                                          0
                                          Extracurriculars
                                          6

                                          Strengths

                                          • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
                                          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
                                          • After-school program and summer program available for school-age children
                                          • Ohio-licensed childcare center

                                          Considerations

                                          • Recurring pattern of partial compliance on annual Ohio licensing inspections (2022-2026), with most recent February 2026 inspection showing non-compliance not addressed
                                          27
                                          Little Growing Minds
                                          3771 Mahoning Ave Nw, Warren, OH 44483
                                          Licensed Child Care Center
                                          SUTQ: Bronze
                                          5.1/ 10
                                          Safety
                                          4
                                          Curriculum
                                          6
                                          Art/Music
                                          5
                                          Infant care
                                          5
                                          K-ready
                                          6
                                          Teachers
                                          6
                                          Compassion
                                          5
                                          Mgmt
                                          4
                                          Culture
                                          5
                                          Class sizes
                                          0
                                          Extracurriculars
                                          5

                                          Strengths

                                          • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
                                          • Serves infants through preschool ages 6 weeks-5 years with developmentally appropriate rooms
                                          • Ohio-licensed childcare center

                                          Considerations

                                          • Multiple Ohio licensing complaint inspections on record in 2025 (March and July) — compliance history warrants scrutiny
                                          • Newly established business (opened August 2023); limited operating track record
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