3-, 4- and 5-Star Preschools, Childcare, and Daycare Centers in Cincinnati Accepting New Students
Preschool and early childhood education are integral parts of a child’s development. Quality, age-appropriate childcare ensures children’s safety and well-being and fosters cognitive, social, and emotional growth during formative years. Early learning in an enriching environment with nurturing caregivers provides children with long-term benefits.
Many quality 3-, 4-, and 5-star preschools, childcare centers, and daycare centers offering Montessori, private, Catholic, and in-home education are enrolling new students. Families with a gross household income of up to 300% of the federal poverty level may be eligible to attend any step-up-to-quality location. Preschool Promise Tuition Assistance is available to eligible families to have some or all co-payments or tuition paid by Cincinnati Preschool Promise. Families can also call 513-447-4277 for additional information.
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Cincinnati Preschool Promise Eligibility and Income Requirements
- The child must be three years old by September 30
- The child must live within the Cincinnati Public School District boundary.
- Households eligible for publicly funded childcare vouchers must apply to Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services before applying for Cincinnati Preschool Promise. Families may be eligible for a co-payment paid by Cincinnati Preschool Promise for the nine months of the Cincinnati Public School year.
- Households with a gross annual income of up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level and not eligible for Publicly Funded Childcare Vouchers can apply for Cincinnati Preschool Promise funding through your center. Some or all tuition can be eligible to be paid for the nine months of the Cincinnati Public School year.
| Household Size | Gross Annual Income at 300% FPL |
| 2 | $50,730 |
| 3 | $63,990 |
| 4 | $77,250 |
| 5 | $90,510 |
| 6 | $103,770 |
| 7 | $117,030 |
| 8 | $130,290 |
3-, 4- and 5-Star Step-Up to Quality Rating Preschools, Childcare, and Day Care Centers
Childcare quality ratings often use a star system to indicate program quality. When rated 3-5, the center meets higher standards beyond the minimum, with 5 stars representing the highest quality programs. The higher standards include staff, education, learning environments, and interactions with children.
Looking for preschools, childcare, and daycare centers in specific neighborhoods? Use the table of contents below:
Central Neighborhoods in Cincinnati
Below is a list of 3-, 4-, and 5-star preschools, childcare, and daycare centers. Find locations in Avondale, Clifton, Corryville, Downtown, Evanston, Mt. Auburn, OTR, Walnut Hills, and the West End.
Avondale
Champion Childcare
Single Site Center
5- Star Quality Rated
4410 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-242-0209
Email: [email protected]
CWFF Child Development Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
430 Forest Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-569-5662
Email: [email protected]
Little Footprint Learning Center
Black-owned Single Site Center
5- Star Quality Rated
3660 Washington Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513- 961-6870
Email: [email protected]
Clifton
Loving Kindness Education & Learning Center
Black-owned Single Site Center
5 -Star Quality Rated
113 Winkler Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Phone: 513-319-8733
Email: [email protected]
Corryville
Empower Learn to Create at UC
Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
3310 Ruther Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Phone: 513-961-2825
Email: [email protected]
Downtown
Childtime Children’s Center
Multi-Site Center
5 -Star Quality Rated
550 Main Street, Suite 1016, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-246-4451
Email: [email protected]
East Walnut Hills
Nicole Burns
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
1515 Lincoln Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-221-7939
Email: [email protected]
Learning Grove
Multi-Site Center
5 -Star Quality Rated
1301 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-961-2690
Email: [email protected]
Evanston
Peggy’s Precious Angels
In-Home Provider
3 -Star Quality Rated
1960 Fairfax Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207
Phone: 513-543-1296
Email: [email protected]
South Fairmount
Peggy Glasper Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
2032 Queen City Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Phone: 513-485-4569
Email: [email protected]
Walnut Hills
Cozy Care Nursery School, Preschool & Childcare
Black-owned In-Home Provider
4-Star Quality Rated
3054 Mentor Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-751-2699
Email: [email protected]
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Divine Daycare Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
736 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-751-3161
Email: [email protected]
Janet Rolley Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
2642 Melrose Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-861-4436
Email: [email protected]
West End
Learning Grove – CityLink
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
800 Bank Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Phone: 513-357-2000
Email: [email protected]
North Neighborhoods in Cincinnati
Below is a list of 3-, 4- and 5-star preschools, childcare, and daycare centers. Find Bond Hill, College Hill, Kennedy Heights, Madisonville, Pleasant Ridge, and Roselawn locations.
College Hill
Carolyn Franklin
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3 -Star Quality Rated
7871 Bankwood Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Phone: 513-476-8957
Email: [email protected]
Creative Environment for Youth Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
4-Star Quality Rated
7849 Bitterroot Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Phone: 513-807-7939
Email: [email protected]
Kennedy Heights
Kennedy Heights Montessori Preschool
Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
6620 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213
Phone: 513-631-8135
Email: [email protected]
Madisonville
24-Hour Childcare from The Heart
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
6012 Roe Street, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Phone: 513-561-4268
Email: [email protected]
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Mount Washington
Mt. Washington Baptist Day Care & Preschool
Single Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
2021 Sutton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Phone: 513-231-5948
Email: [email protected]
North Avondale
Kila’s Angels Daycare
Black-owned In-Home Provider
4-Star Quality Rated
167 E Mitchell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45217
Email: [email protected]
The BeeHive Childcare
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
244 Glenwood Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217
Phone: 513-226-9676
Email: [email protected]
Roselawn
Bethel Christian Academy and Preschool
Single Site Center
4-Star Quality Rated
1515 Section Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: 513-924-9777
Email: [email protected]
InVision Childcare
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
1850 Wynnewood Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: 513-658-5493
Email: [email protected]
West Side Neighborhoods in Cincinnati
Below is a list of 3-, 4- and 5-star preschools, childcare, and daycare centers. Find locations in East Price Hill, East Westwood, Mt. Airy, West Price Hill, Westwood, and Winton Hills.
East Price Hill
Holy Family School
School-Based Parochial Center
5-Star Quality Rated
3001 Price Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Phone: 513-921-8483
Email: [email protected]
Saint William Preschool
School-Based Parochial Center
5-Star Quality Rated
4125 Saint William Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Phone: 513-471-2989
Email: jobri[email protected]
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East Westwood
Vonda Cathey Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
3380 Ninann Court, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-226-6926
Email: [email protected]
Lower Price Hill
Learning Grove – Schiff I
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
2121 Hatmaker Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Phone: 513-244-2777
Email: [email protected]
Learning Grove – Schiff II
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
2129 Staebler Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Phone: 513-244-2777
Email: [email protected]
Youthland Academy of Price Hill
Multi-Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
4500 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Phone: 513-471-2276
Email: [email protected]
Mt. Airy
Keneice’s Loving Arms Childcare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
713 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-399-7004
Email: [email protected]
Little Treasures Under Ms. Chris’ Care
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
5654 Buttercup Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Phone: 513-379-1781
Email: [email protected]
Millvale
CAA – Millvale
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
3301 Beekman Street, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Phone: 513-591-6944
Email: [email protected]
West Price Hill
Color Us Blended Family Childcare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
769 Clanora Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Phone: 513-593-3732
Email: s[email protected]
Kiara Jenkins Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
4722 Hardwick Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-680-9283
Email: [email protected]
Learning Grove Preschool – Price Hill
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
4991 Cleves Warsaw Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-251-2696
Email: [email protected]
Inspired Kids Learning Center LLC
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
4550 Clearview Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Phone: 513-909-2008
Email: [email protected]
Lynn Burnam
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
5198 Willnet Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-580-3700
Email: [email protected]
Westwood
Exploring Excellence Learning Center
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
1769 Carll Street, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Phone: 513-364-2291
Email: [email protected]
Gingerbread House Childcare LLC
Single Site Center
2-Star Quality Rated
3002 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-481-2273
Email: [email protected]
Kids Play 513 LLC
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
3033 Aquadale Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-364-2320
Email: [email protected]
Monica Thomas Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
2873 Veazey Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-661-3572
Email: [email protected]
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St. James Child Development Center and Preschool
Single Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
3929 Boudinot Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-662-2287
Email: [email protected]
The Little Daisy House and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
2673 Montana Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-617-6070
Email: [email protected]
TOTally Kids Learning Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
2345 Ferguson Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-906-7565
Email: [email protected]
Vicky’s Tender Heart Childcare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
2516 Westwood Northern Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-502-9993
Email: [email protected]
YMCA – Gamble Nippert Preschool
Multi-Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
3159 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-661-1105
Email: [email protected]
Winton Hills
Robyn Perkins Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
4-Star Quality Rated
820 Dutch Colony Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45232
Phone: 513-652-6324
Email: [email protected]
Quality Cincinnati preschools, childcare centers, and daycare centers accepting and enrolling new students foster positive learning environments and youth development. Full-time and part-time preschool and childcare providers in Hamilton County give those wanting to enroll little ones many options. Montessori, private, catholic, and in-home preschools in the Cincinnati Public School District are also available.
Finding a quality childcare center can be challenging for an infant, toddler, or school-age child. However, all childcare centers highlighted above have all the necessary accreditation and childhood development skills to ensure the readiness of all kids enrolled. Early education, with a positive learning environment and quality child care service, is an integral part of the developmental growth of children. Give a child a head-start and enroll in a program today!
Written by: Crystal Kendrick
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