Findlay, OH · Hancock · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Findlay, Ohio

Findlay earned its nickname "Flag City, USA" through a grassroots patriotic movement in the 1960s, officially recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1974 for its community's dedication to honoring the American flag. The city has a storied industrial past: during the 1880s natural gas boom, Findlay became one of America's major glass-manufacturing centers, with eight window glass factories, bottle factories, and lamp factories drawn by abundant cheap fuel, earning it the nickname "City of Light." Today, Findlay serves as headquarters for global companies including Cooper Tire and Rubber, Marathon Petroleum, and operates the world's largest dishwasher manufacturing plant. We analyzed all 14 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Findlay, 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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Owens Community College Early Learning Ctr
3200 Bright Rd, Findlay, OH 45840
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: 5-Star
7.2/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality 5-Star rated — only 5-Star center in Hancock County
  • Opened 2006 on Owens Findlay-area Campus; year-round toddler through age 5
  • Summer program for school-age children up to age 11
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

Considerations

    2
    Findlay Ymca After Before School Services At Chamberlin Hill School
    600 West Yates Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    7.1/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    7
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • Findlay YMCA before/after school program at Chamberlin Hill School — nationally recognized youth development network
    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
    • Evidence-based enrichment curriculum with homework support for school-age children
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

    Considerations

      3
      Findlay Ymca After Before School Services At Wilson Vance School
      610 Bristol Dr, Findlay, OH 45840
      YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      7.1/ 10
      Safety
      7
      Curriculum
      8
      Art/Music
      7
      Infant care
      7
      K-ready
      7
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      7
      Mgmt
      7
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      7

      Strengths

      • Findlay YMCA before/after school program at Wilson Vance School — nationally recognized youth development network
      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
      • Evidence-based enrichment curriculum with homework support for school-age children
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

      Considerations

        4
        Winfield Child Development Center Head Start
        545 Winfield Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
        Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Gold
        7.1/ 10
        Safety
        7
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        7
        Infant care
        7
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        8
        Compassion
        7
        Mgmt
        7
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        7

        Strengths

        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
        • Head Start program providing comprehensive early childhood education for income-eligible families in Findlay
        • Includes health/dental/vision screenings, individualized curriculum, and family support services
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

        Considerations

          5
          Around The Clock Kids Llc.
          920 Mcmanness Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: Silver
          6.1/ 10
          Safety
          6
          Curriculum
          7
          Art/Music
          6
          Infant care
          6
          K-ready
          6
          Teachers
          7
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          5
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — demonstrates stronger learning environments and higher staff qualifications
          • Extended/flexible hours serving Findlay families around the clock
          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

          Considerations

            6
            Findlay Ymca Child Development Center
            231 E Lincoln St, Findlay, OH 45840
            YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
            SUTQ: Silver
            6.1/ 10
            Safety
            6
            Curriculum
            7
            Art/Music
            6
            Infant care
            6
            K-ready
            6
            Teachers
            7
            Compassion
            6
            Mgmt
            6
            Culture
            5
            Class sizes
            0
            Extracurriculars
            6

            Strengths

            • Findlay YMCA Child Development Center — nationally recognized youth development organization
            • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — demonstrates stronger learning environments and higher staff qualifications
            • Evidence-based early childhood curriculum with comprehensive developmental programming
            • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

            Considerations

              7
              Something Special Learning Center Inc
              655 Fox Run Rd Suite J, Findlay, OH 45840
              Licensed Child Care Center
              SUTQ: Silver
              6.1/ 10
              Safety
              6
              Curriculum
              7
              Art/Music
              6
              Infant care
              6
              K-ready
              6
              Teachers
              7
              Compassion
              6
              Mgmt
              6
              Culture
              5
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              6

              Strengths

              • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — demonstrates stronger learning environments and higher staff qualifications
              • Individualized, special-focused early learning programming in Findlay
              • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

              Considerations

                8
                Children'S Corner South
                2125 Park Street, Findlay, OH 45840
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: NR
                5.8/ 10
                Safety
                6
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                6
                Infant care
                6
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                5
                Culture
                5
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving Findlay families
                • Community-based childcare center in the south Findlay area
                • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                Considerations

                  9
                  First Presbyterian Church Nursery School
                  2330 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840
                  Licensed Child Care Center
                  SUTQ: NR
                  5.8/ 10
                  Safety
                  6
                  Curriculum
                  6
                  Art/Music
                  6
                  Infant care
                  6
                  K-ready
                  6
                  Teachers
                  6
                  Compassion
                  6
                  Mgmt
                  5
                  Culture
                  5
                  Class sizes
                  0
                  Extracurriculars
                  6

                  Strengths

                  • Ohio-licensed faith-based nursery school affiliated with First Presbyterian Church in Findlay
                  • Church-sponsored early childhood program integrating Christian values
                  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                  Considerations

                    10
                    Immanuel Lutheran Preschool
                    2300 Northridge Rd, Findlay, OH 45840
                    Licensed Child Care Center
                    SUTQ: NR
                    5.8/ 10
                    Safety
                    6
                    Curriculum
                    6
                    Art/Music
                    6
                    Infant care
                    6
                    K-ready
                    6
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    5
                    Culture
                    5
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Ohio-licensed faith-based preschool affiliated with Immanuel Lutheran Church in Findlay
                    • Lutheran early childhood education integrating Christian values
                    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                    Considerations

                      11
                      Marilyn'S Lifelong Educational Center
                      15100 Birchaven, Findlay, OH 45840
                      Licensed Child Care Center
                      SUTQ: NR
                      5.8/ 10
                      Safety
                      6
                      Curriculum
                      6
                      Art/Music
                      6
                      Infant care
                      6
                      K-ready
                      6
                      Teachers
                      6
                      Compassion
                      6
                      Mgmt
                      5
                      Culture
                      5
                      Class sizes
                      0
                      Extracurriculars
                      6

                      Strengths

                      • Ohio-licensed educational center with a lifelong learning philosophy in Findlay
                      • Named for a founder committed to ongoing education for children and families
                      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                      Considerations

                        12
                        Tlc Preschool And Childcare
                        935 W Bigelow, Findlay, OH 45840
                        Licensed Child Care Center
                        SUTQ: NR
                        5.8/ 10
                        Safety
                        6
                        Curriculum
                        6
                        Art/Music
                        6
                        Infant care
                        6
                        K-ready
                        6
                        Teachers
                        6
                        Compassion
                        6
                        Mgmt
                        5
                        Culture
                        5
                        Class sizes
                        0
                        Extracurriculars
                        6

                        Strengths

                        • Ohio-licensed preschool and childcare center in Findlay
                        • Community-based childcare serving Findlay families
                        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                        Considerations

                          13
                          Almost Home, Inc
                          800 Canterbury Drive, Findlay, OH 45840
                          Licensed Child Care Center
                          SUTQ: Bronze
                          5.7/ 10
                          Safety
                          5
                          Curriculum
                          6
                          Art/Music
                          5
                          Infant care
                          5
                          K-ready
                          6
                          Teachers
                          6
                          Compassion
                          6
                          Mgmt
                          6
                          Culture
                          6
                          Class sizes
                          0
                          Extracurriculars
                          6

                          Strengths

                          • Award-winning program recognized for exceeding state standards
                          • Voted Findlay Favorite Child Care Center
                          • Owned by Registered Nurse with pediatric nursing expertise
                          • Ohio Healthy Program certified; degreed preschool teachers

                          Considerations

                            14
                            Almost Home Infant Care & Preschool
                            801 E Lincoln St, Findlay, OH 45840
                            Licensed Child Care Center
                            SUTQ: Bronze
                            5.7/ 10
                            Safety
                            5
                            Curriculum
                            6
                            Art/Music
                            5
                            Infant care
                            5
                            K-ready
                            6
                            Teachers
                            6
                            Compassion
                            6
                            Mgmt
                            6
                            Culture
                            6
                            Class sizes
                            0
                            Extracurriculars
                            6

                            Strengths

                            • Part of award-winning Almost Home network
                            • Step Up to Quality accredited infant and toddler care
                            • Before and after school care with homework help and transportation
                            • Nurse-owned with home-like setting; full-time summer camp ages 6-8

                            Considerations

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