Best Daycares in Archbold, Ohio

Top 8 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

NOCAC NORTHWEST STATE HEAD START

22600 SR 34

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
2
A

ARCHBOLD SCHOOL

600 LAFAYETTE ST

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
3
A

FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTER

22900 STATE ROUTE 34

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
4
A

ARCHBOLD SCHOOL

500 LAFAYETTE ST

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
5
A

CHILD'S WORLD PRESCHOOL

300 SHORT-BUEHRER RD

Score: 96.44 violations
Health: 94Safety: 94Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
6
B

IMAGINATION CENTER

200 W. BEECH ST.

Score: 88.111 violations
Health: 86.5Safety: 95.5Staffing: 74Compliance: 100
7
B

PETTISVILLE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

19055 COUNTY RD D

Score: 87.89 violations
Health: 63Safety: 100Staffing: 95.5Compliance: 100
8
C

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

22881 MONROE ST

Score: 73.48 violations
Health: 77.5Safety: 70Staffing: 65.5Compliance: 85
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Archbold

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Archbold. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across Ohio, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

88%

A or B safety grades

8

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$4/mo

Infant center cost in FULTON

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is ARCHBOLD SCHOOL with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in Archbold include Licensed Child Care Center, Licensed School-Based Preschool.

The average provider in this market has 4.0 recorded violations, while 4 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

FULTON accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Archbold, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$4/mo

Preschool Center

$4/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$4/mo

How to use this page

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Archbold

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Archbold?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Archbold. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Archbold not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. NOCAC NORTHWEST STATE HEAD START currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against the public inspection record.