Perrysburg, OH · Wood · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Perrysburg, Ohio

Named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the War of 1812's pivotal Battle of Lake Erie, Perrysburg was platted in 1816 as a strategic port and shipbuilding center on the Maumee River. The city became the second-largest lake port in the Great Lakes region after Cleveland and Buffalo, thriving on lumber mills, brickmaking, and boat construction as the Black Swamp drainage opened vast timber resources. Today, Perrysburg is home to Fort Meigs, a meticulously reconstructed replica of the largest wooden-walled fortress built in North America during the War of 1812, a landmark that anchors the city's deep military and maritime heritage. We analyzed all 16 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Perrysburg, 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
Stepping Starz
580 Craig Dr Suite 7&8, Perrysburg, OH 43551
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 -- highest achievable
  • All teachers CDA certified; 50 hours professional development every 2 years
  • Small class sizes for individualized attention and one-on-one learning
  • Flexible scheduling: full-time, part-time, and hourly care
  • Family-owned, accepts JFS families

Considerations

    2
    Glcap Perrysburg Early Childhood Center
    28744 Simmons Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
    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

    • Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) — Head Start and Early Head Start provider serving NW Ohio
    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
    • No-cost early childhood education for eligible families ages 3-5; includes health/dental/vision screenings and family engagement
    • Children receive individualized curriculum, healthy meals, and home visits; parents receive two teacher conferences annually

    Considerations

      3
      Ymca Child Development Center @ Owens Community Coll
      30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
      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

      • YMCA of Greater Toledo network — nationally recognized youth development organization
      • Uses Creative Curriculum — evidence-based program supporting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — meets the highest quality standards
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

      Considerations

        4
        Educare Academy Iii Child Development Center
        943 N Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH 43460
        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 — all 10 Educare Academy locations hold Gold ratings
        • Discovery and exploration-based learning — children learn through curiosity, asking questions, and hands-on activities
        • Early Head Start and free Pre-K programs available; serves infants through pre-kindergarten
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

        Considerations

          5
          Children'S Discovery Center Inc
          11090 Avenue Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: Silver
          6.5/ 10
          Safety
          6
          Curriculum
          7
          Art/Music
          7
          Infant care
          6
          K-ready
          7
          Teachers
          7
          Compassion
          7
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          5
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          7

          Strengths

          • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — recognized among the nation's top 50 childcare providers
          • Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum in a nurturing Christian environment; indoor nature play, water table, sunlit art studio
          • Over one-acre hillside playground with castle structure; weekly music and art lessons
          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

          Considerations

            6
            Thrive Childcare
            1134 Professional Drive, Perrysburg, OH 43551
            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

            • Faith-based childcare with Bible stories, prayer, and music
            • Programs from infants (6 wks) through school-age (before/after school)
            • Developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum
            • BBB accredited; parent seminars and family support events offered

            Considerations

              7
              Grannie Thomas Learning Center
              201 Superior Street, Rossford, OH 43604
              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

              • Licensed childcare serving ages infant through school-age
              • Head Start affiliated program
              • Maximum capacity 67 children
              • Ohio-licensed center at 201 Superior St, Rossford

              Considerations

                8
                Ymca Child Care At Frank
                401 W South Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH 43551
                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

                • YMCA of Greater Toledo network — nationally recognized youth development organization
                • Uses Creative Curriculum — evidence-based program supporting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
                • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — demonstrates stronger learning environments and higher staff qualifications
                • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                Considerations

                  9
                  Ymca Child Care At Woodland
                  27979 White Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
                  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

                  • YMCA of Greater Toledo network — nationally recognized youth development organization
                  • Uses Creative Curriculum — evidence-based program supporting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
                  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — demonstrates stronger learning environments and higher staff qualifications
                  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                  Considerations

                    10
                    Ymca Child Care At Toth
                    200 East Seventh St., Perrysburg, OH 43551
                    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

                    • YMCA of Greater Toledo network — nationally recognized youth development organization
                    • Uses Creative Curriculum — evidence-based program supporting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
                    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — demonstrates stronger learning environments and higher staff qualifications
                    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                    Considerations

                      11
                      Ymca Child Development Center At Fort Meigs
                      13415 Eckel Junction Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
                      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

                      • YMCA of Greater Toledo network — nationally recognized youth development organization
                      • Uses Creative Curriculum — evidence-based program supporting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
                      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — demonstrates stronger learning environments and higher staff qualifications
                      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                      Considerations

                        12
                        Children'S Discovery Center
                        7033 Lighthouse Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551
                        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 — Children's Discovery Center Lighthouse location in Perrysburg
                        • Part of the Children's Discovery Center network recognized among the nation's top 50 childcare providers
                        • Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum in a Christian environment; exploration and discovery-based learning
                        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                        Considerations

                          13
                          First United Methodist Preschool
                          200 W Second St, Perrysburg, OH 43551
                          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 First United Methodist Church in Perrysburg
                          • Church-sponsored preschool integrating Christian values with early childhood education
                          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                          Considerations

                            14
                            Grace Preschool
                            601 E Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551
                            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 in Perrysburg integrating Christian values in early education
                            • Church-sponsored early childhood program serving Perrysburg families
                            • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                            Considerations

                              15
                              Kindercare Learning Center #1244
                              610 W South Boundary Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
                              Licensed Child Care Center
                              SUTQ: Bronze
                              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 Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze — recognized quality program
                              • KinderCare national network — 30+ years serving Perrysburg, Rossford, Waterville, and Bowling Green families
                              • Play-based curriculum: early academics, literacy, science, Spanish, social-emotional development for ages 6 weeks to 12 years
                              • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                              Considerations

                                16
                                Ymca Child Care At Fort Meigs
                                26431 Fort Meigs Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
                                YMCA Child Care · 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

                                • YMCA of Greater Toledo network — nationally recognized youth development organization
                                • Uses Creative Curriculum — evidence-based program supporting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
                                • Ohio-licensed childcare center with YMCA quality programming
                                • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                                Considerations

                                  17
                                  Inspirations Early Learning Center
                                  200 East Second St., Perrysburg, OH 43551
                                  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

                                  • All teachers hold Bachelor degrees in Early Childhood Education
                                  • At least one teacher with Master degree; 3-20+ years experience
                                  • Co-teacher model with small class sizes
                                  • Critical thinking and creative problem solving curriculum approach

                                  Considerations

                                    18
                                    Primrose School Of Perrysburg
                                    7123 Lighthouse Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551
                                    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

                                    • 90% parent recommendation rate on Facebook (16 reviews)
                                    • Balanced Learning curriculum: purposeful play with nurturing guidance
                                    • Full-time programs from infants through school-age (up to 12 yrs)
                                    • Ohio-licensed and nationally branded Primrose School network

                                    Considerations

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