Best Childcare in Willard, OH 2026

Finding the right childcare
in Willard, Ohio

Known as the City of Blossoms for the blooming trees lining its streets, Willard earned its distinctive identity as a major railroad junction town, laid out in 1874 to house workers for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The city's agricultural heritage runs equally deep—sitting atop some of Ohio's richest organic soil, Willard produces nearly 10% of the state's vegetable supply, from onions and radishes to sweet corn. We analyzed all 3 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Willard, 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.

3Centers reviewed

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1,000+Reviews analyzed

Willard Child Development Center Llc

401 S Conwell Ave, Willard, OH 44890

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Silver

6.0/ 10

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SUTQ Silver rated (Quality Rating 2); accepts PFCC vouchers for subsidy-eligible families
Early hours 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday-Friday — one of the earliest open centers in Willard area
Serves children from infancy through school-age; licensed since April 2018

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One public review (ChildcareCenter.us): parent raised safety concern about a specific teacher and cautioned other parents — complaint not responded to by center
Pattern of partially compliant inspections: 2022, 2024, 2025 annual inspections and a 2025 complaint inspection — multiple ongoing compliance issues
No Google reviews — no independent verification of day-to-day parent experience

Willard Head Start

1530 S. Conwell St, Willard, OH 44890

Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Silver

6.0/ 10

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SUTQ Silver rated federally-funded Head Start program — free to income-eligible families
Serves ages 3-4 with comprehensive Head Start standards: school readiness, health screenings, nutrition, and family support
Large capacity (80 children) on structured Mon-Thu 8 AM-3 PM schedule with Friday extension
Participates in federal Child Care Food Program providing free meals to enrolled children

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Pattern of partially compliant inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025 — including a 2024 finding of 'Non-Compliance - Not Addressed'
Income eligibility requirement — not open to all Willard families
Hours (weekdays 8 AM-3 PM) may not cover full working-parent day; no evening or weekend care

His Little Ones Preschool

108 W Maple St, Willard, OH 44890

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: NR

5.4/ 10

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Christ-centered preschool and Pre-K program in Willard emphasizing faith, play, and kindergarten readiness
Online preschool option available alongside in-person program — flexible format for families
Family events including Family Day build community connections
Dedicated team committed to nurturing children socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively

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SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
Preschool and Pre-K only — does not serve infants or school-age children

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