3-, 4- and 5-Star Preschools, Child Care and Daycare Centers Accepting New Students
Quality Cincinnati preschools, child care, and daycare centers accepting and enrolling new students
Full-time and part-time preschool options in Hamilton County
Montessori, private, catholic, and in-home preschools in the Cincinnati Public School District
See if your family is eligible to have some or all your co-payment or tuition paid by Cincinnati Preschool Promise for the nine months of the Cincinnati Public School Year
Many quality 3-, 4- and 5-star preschools, child care, and daycare centers offering Montessori, private, catholic, and in-home education choices 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 of the step-up-to-quality centers listed in this article and have some or all their co-payments or tuition paid by Cincinnati Preschool Promise. Contact any preschool, child care or daycare center listed in this article to learn more and apply. You can also call or visit the Cincinnati Preschool Promise website.
Cincinnati Preschool Promise Eligibility and Income Requirements:
- Child must be 3 years old by September the 30th
- Child must live within the Cincinnati Public School District boundary
- Households eligible for Publicly Funded Child Care Vouchers must apply at Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services before applying for Cincinnati Preschool Promise. Families may be eligible to have your 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 Child Care Vouchers can apply for Cincinnati Preschool Promise funding through your center and may be eligible to have some or all your tuition paid for the nine months of the Cincinnati Public School year.
Household Size | Gross Monthly Income at 300% FPL |
1 | $3,190 |
2 | $4,310 |
3 | $5,430 |
4 | $6,550 |
5 | $7,670 |
6 | $8,790 |
7 | $9,910 |
8 | $11,030 |
9 | $12,150 |
10 | $13,270 |
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3-, 4- and 5-Star Step-Up to Quality Rating Preschools, Child Care, and Day Care Centers enrolling new students are listed by region of the city – Central, North and West Side:
Central Neighborhoods in Cincinnati
Below is a list of 3-, 4- and 5-Star Step-Up to Quality Rating Preschools, Child Care and Day Care Centers in Avondale, Clifton, Corryville, Downtown, Evanston, Mt. Auburn, Over-the-Rhine (OTR), Walnut Hills, and the West End that are enrolling new students.
Avondale
Angela F. Lyshe-Thierry Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
4-Star Quality Rated
827 Hutchins Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-720-5217
Email: lyshethierry@aol.com
Directions
CWFF Child Development Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
430 Forest Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-569-5662
Email: rdbrandy@fuse.net
Directions
Nanny’s Multi-Level Learning Centers and Preschools
Black-owned Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
3494 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-281-4457
Email: nannys45229@gmail.com
Directions
Simpy’s Playhouse, Learning Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
3556 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-628-2224
Email: simpybabies2018@yahoo.com
Directions
Wesley Education Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
4-Star Quality Rated
525 Hale Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-861-9865
Email: janice_kenney@hotmail.com
Directions
Where the Sidewalk Ends Academy and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
3575 Haven Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Phone: 513-478-9839
Email: sidewalkendsacademy@gmail.com
Directions
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Corryville
UC – Early Learning Center and Preschool
Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
3310 Ruther Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Phone: 513-961-2825
Email: ucelc.director@gmail.com
Directions
Downtown
Learning Grove Preschool YWCA
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
898 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-361-2111
Email: kbenkert@ywcacin.org
Directions
Evanston
Little Kings and Queens Learning Center and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
1973 Fairfax Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207
Phone: 513-281-2369
Email: regina3307@gmail.com
Directions
New Horizons Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
3212 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207
Phone: 513-861-5284
Email: TerriEngland69@gmail.com
Directions
Mt Auburn
Corban Learning Center Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
2010 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Phone: 513-557-9713
Email: oliviadarks@gmail.com
Directions
Water Lily Learning Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
1607 Mansfield Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-808-9696
Email: waterlilylearningcenter@gmail.com
Directions
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: glasperpeggy@gmail.com
Directions
Over the Rhine
St. Francis Seraph Preschool
School-Based (Parochial) Center
4-Star Quality Rated
14 E. Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-721-7778
Email: hmabry@sfsschool.com
Directions
YMCA – Christ Child Preschool
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
112 Findlay Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-721-2195
Email: lwilliamston@myy.org
Directions
Walnut Hills
Cozy Care Nursery School, Preschool & Child Care
Black-owned In-Home Provider
4-Star Quality Rated
3054 Mentor Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-751-2699
Email: tpoellnitz317@gmail.com
Directions
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: divinedaycareoffice@gmail.com
Directions
Janet Rolley Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
2642 Melrose Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-861-4436
Email: rolleyjm@gmail.com
Directions
Nicole Burns Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
1515 Lincoln Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-221-7939
Email: nicole822@fuse.net
Directions
West End
Daddy’s Daycare and Preschool – Linn Street
Black-owned Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
1528 Linn St, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Phone: 513-421-3233
Email: melena.campbell@daddysdaycare.net
Directions
Learning Grove Preschool CityLink
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
800 Bank Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Phone: 513-357-2000
Email: gjohnson@learning-grove.org
Directions
The Little Tree House of Knowledge Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
1525 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Phone: 513-545-2649
Email: littletreehouse1@gmail.com
Directions
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North Neighborhoods in Cincinnati:
Below is a list of 3-, 4- and 5-Star Step-Up to Quality Rating Cincinnati Preschool Promise Schools, Child Care, and Day Care Centers in Bond Hill, College Hill, Kenney Heights, Madisonville, Pleasant Ridge, and Roselawn.
Bond Hill
Learning Grove Preschool – Bond Hill
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
4946 Paddock Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: 513-641-1404
Email: ewashington-belser@childreninc.org
Directions
College Hill
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: tmneal20@aol.com
Directions
Sky’s the Limit Learning Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
1560 Marlowe Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Phone: 513-853-0101
Email: skysthelimitlearning@gmail.com
Directions
Sonya Woods Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
1179 Liveoak Court, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Phone: 513-602-9575
Email: dswoods927@yahoo.com
Directions
Hartwell
Little Steps Daycare Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
31 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216
Phone: 513-975-0051
Email: littlesteps31@yahoo.com
Directions
Kennedy Heights
In God’s Hands Christian Youth Center and Preschool
Black-owned Single Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
3808 Zinsle Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45213
Phone: 513-792-0905
Email: ingodshandshr@gmail.com
Directions
Kennedy Heights Montessori Preschool
Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
6620 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213
Phone: 513-631-8135
Email: khmontessori@gmail.com
Directions
Madisonville
Latoya Dixon Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
6921 Windward Street, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Phone: 513-271-0051
Email: ladixon10@gmail.com
Directions
Red Brick Childcare, Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
4545 Hector Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Phone: 513-551-3586
Email: tinia@redbrickchildcare.com
Directions
Susan Lemons Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
6763 Britton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Phone: 513-561-2543
Email: susanschildcare@msn.com
Directions
The Children’s Home Preschool
Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
5014 Madison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Phone: 513-272-2800
Email: bwiseman@thechildrenshomecinti.org
Directions
Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Preschool
Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213
Phone: 513-631-0170
Email: anna.prpps@gmail.com
Directions
Youthland Academy of Pleasant Ridge Preschool
Multi-Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
6136 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213
Phone: 513-351-9889
Email: rickedia@ylacorp.com
Directions
Roselawn
Bethel Christian Academy and Preschool
Single Site Center
4-Star Quality Rated
1515 Section Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: 513-924-9777
Email: dontrelle.louden@yahoo.com
Directions
Tonya Moore Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
7219 Scottwood Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: 513-761-1374
Email: cintonya@yahoo.com
Directions
YMCA – Valley Preschool
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
7617 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: 513-761-2219
Email: dwooldridge@myy.org
Directions
Silverton
The Best Childcare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
6718 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: 513-745-9126
Email: thebestchildcare1@gmail.com
Directions
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West Side Neighborhoods in Cincinnati:
Below is a list of 3-, 4- and 5-Star Step-Up to Quality Rating Cincinnati Preschool Promise Schools, Child Care, and Day Care Centers in East Price Hill, East Westwood, Mt. Airy, West Price Hill, Westwood, and Winton Hills.
Cheviot
Alphabet Junction Preschool
Single Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
3501 Cheviot Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-389-0176
Email: amberkay8@yahoo.com
Directions
East Price Hill
Saint William Preschool
School-Based Parochial Center
5-Star Quality Rated
4125 Saint William Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Phone: 513-472-2989
Email: jobrien@saintwilliam.com
Directions
St. Lawrence Preschool
School-Based Parochial Center
4-Star Quality Rated
1020 Carson Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Phone: 513-921-4996
Email: sperber@stlawrenceparish.org
Directions
The Salvation Army Learning Center and Preschool
Single Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
3503 Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Phone: 513-251-1451
Email: ryan.kupiec@use.salvationarmy.org
Directions
East Westwood
Karla’s Kiddie Kingdom Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
2848 Montana Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-208-7219
Email: karlaskiddiekingdom@gmail.com
Directions
Mischelle Berry Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
3361 McHenry Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Phone: 513-252-8648
Email: girlyb45214@yahoo.com
Directions
Regina Buchannon Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
2896 Four Towers Drive Apt 3, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-922-9557
Email: rbuchannon8@gmail.com
Directions
Vonda Cathey Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
3380 Ninann Court, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-226-6926
Email: tinyfingerschildcare@yahoo.com
Directions
Lower Price Hill
Learning Grove Preschool – Price Hill
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
4991 Cleves Warsaw Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-251-2696
Email: swahl@celcinc.org
Directions
Mt. Airy
Christina Bowman Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
5654 Buttercup Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Phone: 513-379-1781
Email: cbowman5654@gmail.com
Directions
Keneice’s Loving Arms Child Care and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
5347 Fox Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Phone: 513-317-8297
Email: klovingarms@yahoo.com
Directions
Kimberly Lowe Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
6262 Banning Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Phone: 513-581-3353
Email: bubblebabies43@yahoo.com
Directions
Lauren Mack Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
5302 Fox Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Phone: 513-591-2273
Email: macklaur2005@gmail.com
Directions
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: symone_nm_wilson@yahoo.com
Directions
Kiara Jenkins Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
4722 Hardwick Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-680-9283
Email: jenkinskiara@yahoo.com
Directions
Learning Grove Preschool – Price Hill
Multi-Site Center
5-Star Quality Rated
4991 Cleves Warsaw Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-251-2696
Email: swahl@celcinc.org
Directions
N’Spired Kidz Childcare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
4550 Clearview Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Phone: 513-909-2008
Email: morgan.tolliver@gmail.com
Directions
Westwood
Bobren’s Tiny Tots Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
3034 Percy Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-442-2401
Email: brendabooker@aol.com
Directions
Denise Thompson Daycare and Preschool
In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
2634 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-579-0439
Email: dndmac61@gmail.com
Directions
Ebony’s Learning Center and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
3648 Boudinot Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-364-2291
Email: ebonyblye5@gmail.com
Directions
Kimberly Cubit Daycare and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
5-Star Quality Rated
3135 Veazey Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Phone: 513-238-0210
Email: kimcubit@yahoo.com
Directions
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: monicastormi@yahoo.com
Directions
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: stjcdc@cinci.rr.com
Directions
The Little Daisy House and Preschool
Black-owned In-Home Provider
3-Star Quality Rated
2673 Montana Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-617-6070
Email: favialeary68@yahoo.com
Directions
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: totallykidslearningcenter@gmail.com
Directions
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: tenderheart@fuse.net
Directions
YMCA – Gamble Nippert Preschool
Multi-Site Center
3-Star Quality Rated
3159 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Phone: 513-661-1105
Email: rnorton@Cincinnatiymca.org
Directions
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: coffeedaycare@yahoo.com
Directions
Hello,
My son will be 3 in April 2021. I was wondering when I should apply for the Preschool Promise scholarship. I want to get ahead of the game but not sure how early I can apply. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hello Brittany. Please contact your preferred center or Preschool Promise for additional information. Thank you.